Mall Of America Among Top 5 Tourist Destinations

Mall Of America is a popular place - and it seems its popularity just keeps growing, because it was just named one of the most visited attractions in the country as of late.

Mall Of America is a popular destination within Minnesota as well. Because they have so many stores, a ton of big events and even celebrity appearances, Northlanders make the trek there from time to time.

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It is a little bit of a drive but whenever I go visit my family in the Twin Cities, I do like to make a pit stop. You just have to remember where you park (speaking from experience) or you'll spend more time trying to find your car. Ha!

Now, the Mall Of America has been given a great new title - showing that its popularity isn't slowing down anytime soon.

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There are so many amazing tourist attractions across the United States! I love going to as many as possible and always make it my mission. I even like the 'tourist traps' that some people like to avoid.

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Squaremouth, a travel insurance website, just put together a major list of facts and statistics for tourism across the country. In fact, the list named nearly sixty statistics and trends regarding the tourism industry in the U.S. right now.

Mall Of America Is One Of The Most Visited Tourist Destinations

This isn't too surprising! According to this list of statistics and trends for tourism, the Minnesota mall welcomes about forty million visitors each year. That is insane, and makes the attraction the fourth most visited in the country right now.

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This study points out that shopping is a very common activity for international visitors, so it makes sense that many people flock to the Mall Of America. Plus, there really is something for everyone at the mall from food to shops to an amusement park, after all.

We are in pretty good company! Of course, New York is the most visited spot. I am obsessed so I completely get it. Times Square is the most visited tourist attraction.

Florida comes in a close second. There are so many tourist attractions and places to see! I wouldn't mind taking a trip somewhere warm right now to see some.