After the thrill of being in the largest shopping mall in America wears off (and it wears off quickly- for me it wore off about 10 years ago), this mall is a hassle. It's exhausting trying to walk all over this mall to the different stores you want to go to. There's nothing special or unique about the stores. It's crowded. There's no point. If you want a regular mall experience in a more managable environment, try Southdale, right down the road on 494. If you want to visit some popular shopping areas of the twin cities that have a little more character and charm, try uptown Minneapolis or Grand Avenue in St. Paul. However, if you like big and plastic, then perhpas the Big Mall is the place for you. And I suppose everyone should go once, just to say they've been. But don't say I didn't warn you.
Cons: crowded, boring
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