Enjoy a fascinating walking tour behind closed doors to see how the Mall of America’s magic happens. Hear amazing stories, fascinating facts, and unbelievable anecdotes about the mall at every turn.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience a tour perfect for those who wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Mall of America (MOA). Go behind the scenes for 90 memorable minutes as an engaging Mall expert will give you exclusive insider access to hidden parts of the Mall with special private photo opportunities.

Travel deep into the Nickelodeon Universe and meet a 27-ft. tall Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox at the legendary Log Chute ride, discover landmarks from Minnesota’s rich sports history, and explore the Mall’s massive holiday décor storage area that recalls the final scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Learn the mall’s history, sports enthusiasts may know that the Mall of America is built on the site of the old Mets stadium so there are some commemorative plaques and items from the old stadium within the Mall of America in the places where they were originally located.

Learn how this state-of-the-art, 5.6 million sq. ft. building functions like a dynamic, next-gen city with no central heating and other sustainable strategies. Gain a unique understanding of MOA’s unique impact on Minnesota and the world—and much more.

Enjoy a special experience designed for all ages, which will typically last 90 minutes, so wear comfortable shoes and get ready to exceed your daily steps goal.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Gain insider access to hidden parts of the Mall with special private photo ops
Go behind the scenes of the world-famous Log Chute at the Nickelodeon Theme Park
View the Met Stadium Homeplate and the original 50-yard line marker
See inside Candy Cane Institute and Santa’s private office and explore the mall
Take your seat in the infamous slime chair and experience the fun of the mall

 

 

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