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Shopping malls are now much more than a place to pick up a new outfit.
Some even include amusement parks, aquariums, and everything in between.
Without having been there, I dont think youd even be able to imagine how big it is.
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In total, the Mall of America sits on 5.6 million square feet of land.
Now, where is this gigantic mall, you may ask?
This mall has everything, and we mean everything you could need.
But, we think you should go and check it out yourself.
This mall measures just under 3 million square feet.
This mall wasnt always one, however.
In 1967, the Segerstrom family opened the South Coast Plaza in one of their Lima Bean Fields.
Their idea brought them great success.
And, within six years, they were already expanding to make room for more retailers.
What stands out at this mall is a set of steel spiral twin slides created by a German sculptor.
But the best part is that you’re free to actually slide down them!
It is essentially a shopping center and entertainment complex all in one.
Del Amo Fashion Center, California
Number six takes us to the Del Amo Fashion Center.
This shopping mall located in LA is part of the Simon Property Group.
They also own the King of Prussia, the Aventura Mall, and many others.
But, lets be honest, people arent there to see the set of some well-known Hollywood movies.
The Galleria Mall isnt just a retail complex, however.
It also has two hotels, a private health club, and a set of office towers.
The entertainment options dont stop at the 2.4 million square foot Destiny USA.
There are arcades, an antique carousel, the worlds largest suspended ropes course, and a go-kart track.
Even the kids who hate shopping would love to visit this mall.
In fact, theyd probably be begging to go back.
But in 1955, contractors transformed it into a single-level open-air mall.
Today, however, you could shop across two levels that span over 2.3 million square feet.
The mall boasts over 270 stores, incredible eateries, and a cinema with eight auditoriums.
This time, its the Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Florida.
The Sawgrass Mall is about 400,000 square feet smaller than the Aventura Mall.
But, even with its slightly smaller size, it is still tremendously impressive.
What makes Sawgrass Mills unique is that it is the largest outlet shopping mall in the United States.
If you love a bargain, youll definitely want to head to Sawgrass.
Ala Moana, Hawaii
Hawaiiisnt just blessed with some of the best beaches in the world.
The states largest city, Honolulu, has the biggest open-air outdoor shopping area in the world.
Did we mention that its also next to one of Hawaiis most known beaches?
It doesnt get much better than that.
Westfield Valley Fair, California
Westfield Valley Fair is one of the most successful shopping malls in California.
And it also happens to be the twelfth largest shopping mall in the US.
This mall spans 2.2 million square feet and has over 218 stores, entertainment venues, and eateries.
Whats interesting about this mall is its shape when looking at it from a birds eye view.
There is now an urban legend that the mall was intentionally built under the mafias directions.
But, we arent sure how true that is.
Coming in at number 15 is the Plaza Las Americas which is 2.17 million square feet.
Woodfield Mall, Illinois
And finally, number 16 goes to the Woodfield Mall located in Illinois.
Woodfield mall first opened in 1971 with only 59 stores.
In our opinion, however, the mall is a great place to head with children.
Malls that were once just shopping destinations have genuinely transformed into entertainment complexes that the whole family can enjoy.
As were coming to a close on the biggest mall in America, wed love to know your thoughts.
Do you love giant shopping malls like the ones weve listed today?
Or do you prefer smaller, more manageable malls?
Let us know in the comment section down below!
