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Shop Mississippi River Country this Fall
Located must minutes from Downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the Mall of America in Bloomington is one of Mississippi River Country’s most exciting attractions. The shopping and entertainment complex boasts the Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Amusement Park, complete with a roller coaster. Visit the Underwater Adventures Aquarium, dine at dozens of restaurants, and enjoy nightclubs and movie theatres. As for shopping, there’s no place quite like it on earth—the Mall of America is home to 520 stores! But that’s not all for shopping in the Twin Cities. In a matter of minutes, a modern light-rail service conveniently takes you from the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis, where you can shop the vibrant Nicollet Mall. And remember—there is no tax on clothing or shoes in Minnesota.
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| Iowa Marquette and McGregor are two of the most picturesque towns in Iowa, offering a wonderful mix of historic storefronts, antiques dealers and museums. |
Tennessee Beale Street in Memphis is famous for its outstanding nightlife, but the area’s many shops offer the savvy collector a chance at some funky finds and one-of-a-kind treasures. |
| Mississippi Tunica offers a full array of entertainment options, including casinos, golf and riverboat cruises. Add shopping to that list—the Casino Factory Shoppes is home to a 40-store outlet mall. |
Kentucky The community of Hazel in western Kentucky is home to an antique shopping district that boasts 12 shops and antique malls representing more than 500 antique dealers. |
| Illinois Historic Galena, located in the scenic northwest corner of Illinois, offers a long list of excellent antique shops, art galleries, walking tours and restaurants. |
Arkansas The Ozark Folk Center Crafts Village features an ever-changing array of demonstrations by local artisans. Learn authentic American folk art crafts and shop for unique handmade items. |
| Wisconsin The tiny town of Stockholm is home to a number of talented potters, woodworkers and painters, whose works can be seen in the many shops and galleries throughout town. |
Louisiana Explore the historic community of Natchitoches, established in 1714. Stroll the beautiful downtown historic district, full of classic architecture, unique shops and galleries. |
| Missouri Hannibal is the boyhood home of Mark Twain. It’s also home to a number of quaint shops set in historic locales. Find everything from antiques to hand-crafted works by local artisans. |
Plan your own trip to Mississippi River Country!
You’ll find an incredible variety of attractions, events and activities in America’s ten Mississippi River States. From the Mississippi River headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico, experience a rich and diverse history, culture and landscape. Year-round, there’s something for every traveler. Start planning your own Mississippi River Country vacation.
Mississippi River Country is a multi-state cooperative marketing program guided by the state tourism offices of the ten states located along the Mississippi River.
The MRPC Endowment Fund - Learn more about how you can help sustain efforts to preserve, promote and enhance the Great River Road and the Mississippi River Corridor for generations to come. Download the Endowment brochure.
