When it comes to shopping in Minneapolis, the gargantuan Mall of America is bound to take up most of your attention. Built in a new concept the Mall of America combines quality shopping with great entertainment and dining options. Among some of the highlights of the mall are the four department stores of Macy’s, Sears, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom, in addition the entertainment option including a Nickelodeon Amusement Park and a host of other activities.

Located near the Mall of America and Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, in the downtown Minneapolis area, is the Nicollet Mall, which features a bevy of popular retailers such as Crate & Barrel. Other great shopping areas include the shop lined street of Hennepin Avenue also located in the downtown area. While the smaller and less busy shopping areas of Dinkytown, Linden Hills and the Riverfront District are also worth a visit. Though they cannot compete with the downtown area when it comes to the size and the numbers of shops, these shopping districts offer a refreshingly different shopping experience and a wide variety of unique local shops in addition to a large Target store.

As a hotel near Nicollet Mall in the downtown area, the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis puts you in touch with the city’s retail hotspots.