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The Real America region offers some of the best shopping around. From upscale shopping centers to local mom-and-pop gift shops, there are dozens of shopping venues throughout the region.

The states of Idaho, South Dakota, Montana and Idaho have a great variety of stores for any shopping enthusiast. On top of that, the region is partnered with the largest U.S. retail and entertainment center, Mall of America®, located in Gateway City, Bloomington, MN. The mall welcomes more than 40 million visitors annually from all over the world.

Located in Bloomington, MN, the Mall is only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mall of America features world-class shopping at 520 stores with no sales tax on clothing or shoes. Enjoy over 50 restaurants and family attractions galore including Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor amusement park, Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Silicon Motor Speedway, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, Theatres at Mall of America™, The Flying Dutchman Ghostly Gangplank, American Girl®, LEGO®, A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation, MagiQuest and Butterfly Bay. In addition, more than 400 events take place at Mall of America yearly, all free to guests, including performances and autograph signings by renowned musicians, actors, authors, chefs and other national stars. Over 50 hotels are located within 10 minutes of Mall of America and offer courtesy shuttle service to the Mall and MSP Airport. For more information, visit www.mallofamerica.com.

Explore the destination websites below to find shopping opportunities in and around the area.

OFFICIAL TOURISM WEBSITES

Idaho | Montana | South Dakota | Wyoming
Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington | Denver | Chicago
Buffalo Bill's Cody/Yellowstone Country | Yellowstone National Park Lodges| SWITA
Visit Cheyenne | Rapid City CVB | Mall of America | America 4 You | Rocky Mountain Holiday Tours