10 Best Shopping Malls in Minneapolis

The Mall of America is a world-famous destination for shopping, offering over four floors of big-brand stores, boutique shops, entertainment venues, and dining options. Here you can shop all the staples like Macy's and Old Navy and explore unique one-of-a-kind indie stores offering arts, crafts, and Minnesota-themed gifts. The kids can head for Nickelodeon Universe for themed play time, or the family can catch a Hollywood blockbuster at the onsite multiplex. You can even visit the Sea Life Aquarium to learn all about the ocean and its ecology while seeing exotic fish up close.

Take one trip to the Mall of America and you'll see why it's so world-famous. It's just 15 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis.

Gaviidae Common is a shopping mall offering over 440,000 square feet of shopping and dining spread over 5 floors. This mixed-use building offers the chance to check out such diverse names as Jos. A. Bank, Indulge & Bloom, Walgreens, R.F. Moeller Jeweler, and St. Croix Shop. Juut Salonspa lets you get pampered for an afternoon with massages and relaxation. Onsite restaurants here include Cocoa & Fig, Caribou Coffee, and Freshii, among others.

This mall is very much a staple for Minneapolis commuters and caters to an upscale white-collar crowd who will do some shopping on their lunch break and after work. It's in the Nicollet Mall area in the heart of downtown.

Seven Points is an indoor shopping mall that was previously known as Calhoun Square, and it offers 175,000 square feet of mixed-use and retail space, dining, and entertainment. Besides big-name retailers, you can explore a sculpture garden or play a round of mini-golf with the family. Some of the stores you can find here include H&M, GNC, and Indulge & Bloom. Services include Oriental Acupress, Visionworks, L.A. Fitness, and Phenix Salon Suites. You can even grab a bite to eat at spots like Jimmy Johns subs.

This is a mall that's something of a local staple and frequented by residents looking to pick up the essentials. It's located 10 minutes southwest of downtown.

The Minneapolis City Center offers outstanding shopping opportunities all in the central downtown area, with 4 city blocks' worth of interconnected malls and dozens of retail outlets. The complex uses 5 sky bridges to connect all across Nicolette Avenue Plaza and offers such big names as Saks OFF 5TH, Marshalls, Target, and others. Some areas have 2 floors, others have one, and still others have 3.

At the upper levels of City Center, you can explore upscale fine dining establishments and unique boutique stores. One of the highlights of the complex is the Minnesota Makers local arts and crafts market offering goods from more than 100 local artists, many of whom directly sell their crafts.

Galleria Edina is a prime upscale shopping destination with dozens of high-end brand names and is considered by many to be a destination for luxury labels in Minnesota. Here you can find such tags as Tiffany & Co., Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, and Tory Burch, among others. If you're into the cutting edge of haute couture fashion and the latest luxury accessories, the Galleria is the place to come to find them. The mall also showcases regular events featuring specialty brands and live entertainment.

If you're looking to refuel or you want the ultimate date night, you can also find tons of fine dining establishments here. The Galleria Edina is just about 16 minutes south of downtown.

Rosedale Center offers tons of options for shopping quality name brands at a family-friendly, casual, and welcoming destination with good prices, food, and fun. This mall offers such name brands as Dry Goods, Enereve, DSW Shoes, Express, and the like for your shopping enjoyment. Dining opportunities here include Granite City, Panera Bread, Crave, and other casual eateries. In addition, this mall hosts regular events all year long that celebrate the diversity of local Minneapolis culture. It's a fun place overall to bring the kids for an afternoon of shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Rosedale Center is one of a family of 3 malls known as "The Dales". Its sister malls are Southdale and Ridgedale. Rosedale is just 14 minutes northeast of downtown.

Southdale Mall is part of a group of malls colloquially called "The Dales". It offers a mid-range yet luxury shopping experience with big-name clothing brands in an elegant space. It houses a rare Cheesecake Factory restaurant, one of a few in the entire state, and big-name brands, including White House Black Market, Eddie Bauer, J. Crew, Express, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, and Sephora. One of the highlights is an H&M that spans 2 floors. The atmosphere at this indoor mall is airy, open, and casual, yet still refined.

The mall also boasts a multiplex theater, spas, and entertainment options like video arcade games. It's only 15 minutes south of downtown.

Maplewood Mall is a recently revitalized shopping center with tons of opportunities for shopping, dining, and family fun in the heart of St. Paul 22 minutes east of downtown. It's anchored by such big names as JCPenney, Kohl's, Macy's, and Barnes & Noble. Other specialty stores include Bath & Body Works, Claire's, Hot Topic, Hollister, H&M, Spencer Gifts, and dozens of others. The mall even has an old-fashioned video arcade, offers motorized animal rides for kids, and has a working carousel as its centerpiece.

If you're hungry, you can stop at the food court, which offers tons of opportunities for quick takeaway food, or one of several sit-down restaurants from Blueprint Burgers to Panda Express or ViVi Bubble Tea.

Northtown Mall offers more than 100 stores and services with 4 anchor tenants, a food court, and even a charter and technical school spread over 644,000 square feet of space. The mall opened in 1972 and has been a landmark shopping destination of the Blaine, Minnesota, area ever since. The anchor stores and services here include Hobby Lobby, Best Buy, Burlington, and Becker Furniture World. Other specialty stores include Victoria's Secret, Champs Sports, Pink, Lids, Kay Jewelers, and others. A food court offers all the dining opportunities you need.

You can visit a trampoline park, play miniature golf, or hit up a video arcade for fun. Northtown Mall is 22 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis.

Paragon Outlets Twin Cities at Eagan offers over 100 factory outlet stores in a suburban setting with some of the biggest retail brands, including luxury labels at great prices. You can explore major upscale retailers from Kate Spade to Vera Bradley. You can get accessories at Motorcoach, or head for active brands like Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour. You can even visit a Crocs outlet to get some of the most comfortable shoes out there.

If you're hungry, they have a broad food court with diverse options to eat, and unlike many outlets, they have a luxurious indoor/outdoor fireplace where you can just relax in comfort. This suburban mall is 25 minutes south of downtown.