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What
Are The Ultimate Shopping Vacations?
Now honestly, when you think of what would
be the ultimate shopping vacation in the United States, what
comes to mind? None other than the Mall of America
located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Mall of America is our nations
largest retail and entertainment complex with many attractions.
There are more than 520 stores all under one roof with restaurants,
AMC theaters, night clubs and special events that you won’t
find anywhere else. Of course you’ll need a few days just
to see everything the mall has to offer.
Camp
Snoopy is the largest indoor family theme park in the
nation, inviting guests to take a whirlwind ride on their
latest roller coaster, the speeding and spiraling Timberland
Twister. The park is home to seven acres of fun with more
than 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouth watering
places to eat, plenty of entertainment and shopping. This
theme park is a load of fun for the kids.
The Lego
Imagination Center provides four stories of LEGO
fun. Plenty to play with, see and buy. See more than 90 full-size
LEGO models, including dinosaurs, astronauts and the world’s
largest animated interactive LEGO clock tower. This LEGO
Center is truly amazing and a must see.
Underwater
Adventures is the ultimate place for adventure.
Imagine traveling 14 feet under water where sharks, stingrays
and giant sea turtles that swim so close, you’ll feel like
you can reach out and touch them. With over 1.2 million gallons
of water, this aquarium features a 300 foot-long curved tunnel,
complete with a moving walkway that simulates a scuba diving
adventure – but without getting wet. Have you ever wondered
what it would feel like to touch a real shark? Find out at
Starfish Beach and take “The Plunge” in a virtual submarine
ride. With over 4,500 living sea creatures, see why Underwater
Adventure was voted “Worlds Best Shark Encounter” by Discovery’s
travel channel.
At Jillians you will eat, drink and play.
This Video Café features
over 16 giant screen TVs for optimal sports viewing and a
new menu with an eclectic blend of insatiable appetizers,
delicious entrees and yummy desserts. The 9-Ball Lounge has
tournament quality billiard tables. The Amazing Games Room
is filled to the rafters with the latest electronic and simulation
games. Hi-Life Lanes is an over the top multi-media bowling
alley and many other dining and entertainment venues including
dancing.
Try NASCAR if you’ve got a need for speed, satisfy it here!
The roar of 700 horse power engines and 195 mile per hour
speeds are all part of this electrifying, high tech indoor
stock car racing competition. Slide into the cockpit of a
professional stock car and speed off! This is stock car racing
as real as it gets!
Four
nightclubs combine to make America Live. America’s Original
Sports Bar, Lt’l Ditty’s, Flashbaxx and Players
offer everything from pool, karaoke, live bands, dancing
and dueling pianos. This great selection of nightclubs offers
something for everyone.
Step
into the world of a fighter pilot at ACES Flight Simulation.
Here you can fly the US
Navy’s F-18 Hornet jet fighter or
the legendary WWII P-51 Mustang. These flight simulators
faithfully replicate piloting the actual aircraft. Experience
the intensity of aerial combat against your friends and
see what it’s like to land aboard an aircraft carrier. While you’re in Minnesota, check out all
the attractions Minnesota has to offer. Tour the Twin Cities
noted for its
array of intriguing theater, fine orchestras, art museums
and a sculpture garde. Pacific Place is downtown and features
premier shopping, dining and entertainment centers. Come
enjoy shopping with some of our nations best stores including:
Tiffany & Co., MaxMara and Coach along with J. Crew,
Chico’s, Ann Taylor, Helly Hanson, L’Occitane, Pottery Barn,
Barnes & Noble and Williams-Sonoma. Take time to enjoy
the 11- screen AMC Theatre complex. Cross the Skybridge Connection
to the flag ship Nordstrom store and lots of affordable parking.
It’s a place for fashion, food and film. Let’s not forget
about the ultimate shopping vacation you can experience from
the comfort of you own home. The most addictive of all shopping
experiences: eBay. Where you can find cherished items that
stores stopped selling, from that doll you wanted as a child
to that hard to get collectable’s.
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