In the past, reports of Minneapolis, we have described the city is very superficial. For example, do not even mention the fact that the quiet provincial Minneapolis ranks fourth in America by the number of individuals with different sexual orientations — 12.5%, after San Francisco, Seattle and Atlanta.
Well, or Minneapolis — is third largest theatrical market States, after New York and Chicago, which characterizes the city with cultural and intellectual side. It should also be noted that Minneapolis is one of three cities in America nayhramotnishyh.
In short, these amazing facts from various ratings can collect many more. But on a separate plot somehow it all does not deserve. Hardly, ordinary citizens would meet us questions about spelling or discuss their orientation. However, an interesting topic and it was found, surprisingly, shopping. Yes, Minneapolis was a true shopping mecca, a kind of Hollywood of the Midwest, which attracts people from around the country with a small number of jeans, sneakers and jerseys.
If one of the goals of your trip to America — pryodyahnutysya, forget about New York and Los Angeles. Your goal — Minnesota, Twin Cities suburbs, the shopping mall “Mall of America” — the largest mall in the United States (in Canada, they say, is even greater).
On the third level are two “food courts” with a bunch of different eating houses. Prices are democratic, and if the ability to pump “arrogance”, then all you can eat for free — Americans do not skimp on the probe. Among the interesting institutions — the famous Hooters with cute waitresses on roller skates and a restaurant based on the masterpiece of Robert Zemeckis — Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Here like and everything. New things bought, mission accomplished. We joined the ranks of 42 million annual visitors army Mall of America. By the way, 42 million — the population of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canada… together, well, eight of the populations of Minnesota.
Since that did not get to our objective, we note the Apple Store, and a huge LEGO store IKEA, which in 2004 was attached to the pier for $2 billion.
Well everything to walk all night — time on the last tram. One more time, tell you about another popular form of shopping — shopping in the outlet.