There's no getting around it--the Mall of America is HUGE! There are plans to make it even bigger, too, nearly doubling the size.
If you have never been to the Mall of America before, prepare to be overwhelmed. It is four stories of shopping (over half a mile on each level), an amusement park, aquarium, 16-screen movie theater, and bowling alley.
The stores here are generally ones you will find at most suburban malls. There is a Spencer's Gifts, a Gap and Old Navy, Suncoast, and Victoria's Secret. But there are some Minnesota-only stores like Games by James and Local Charm that make the trip worth it to shop.
Camp Snoopy is impressive, considering it is all indoors. The log flume is definitely one of the best I've seen, and the new Timberland Twister is a neat coaster. You can find more shopping inside Camp Snoopy. Inside you will find the Snoopy-themed merchandise stores and Dippin' Dots, among other amusement park food.
The fourth floor of the mall is easily the quietest, and the place to go for entertainment. The very top floor houses the AMC theater, Jillian's arcade and bowling, another arcade, and Hooters. Jillian's is overpriced, but what did you expect?
The Mall of America is great for a day trip, but just remember that Minneapolis has so much more to offer!