Travel - Getting to the MOA

Parking at the Mall of America

By Judy
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A friend of mine brought to my attention that visitors of the Mall of America don’t always know where to park, in relation to specific stores.
I figured I’d write a quick note to help people who could use some tips on parking at the Mall of America (even though I highly recommend you take the… »

What To Do During Your Layover at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport

By Judy
layover mpls

by Annie Scott   June 19,2009
Ah, MSP. A layover in this sprawling northern airport can be a great time, or abject Hell. Here are some ways to have fun if you find yourself flying into this flyover state.
(I can say that; I’m from there. And I love it. And it knows.)
The Lindbergh Terminal is the… »

Hiawatha light rail marks five years; what’s next for transit?

By Judy
mps skyline

by Dan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio
June 26, 2009
Minneapolis —
Today marks five years of operation for the Hiawatha line, Minnesota’s first light rail service.
Ridership is much greater than projected, and that success has helped spark a debate over how te expand transit in the Twin Cities metro area, and how to pay for it.
Five years ago,… »

Canadians Traveling to Mall of America need Passport as of June 1st

By Judy

Canadians Require Passport to Enter US as of June 1
by Connie Crosby on May 18th, 2009
As of June 1st, all Canadians will need passports to enter the U.S. by land or water. This is in addition to air travel which has required a passport since January 23, 2007. This initiative is required by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI),… »

Light Rail (Rt.55/Hiawatha Line) Operating Hourly After 11:15pm

By Judy
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I’m going to guess that all the regular Light Rail Users already know this, but I thought I’d mention it for the occasional rider.
Route 55 (Hiawatha Line) trains will be operating hourly after 11:15 pm due to construction projects. Keep this in mind if you’re going to a late movie at the Mall of America… »

“Airport side-trips/layovers – Mall of America”

By Judy
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Excerpt from “Airport side-trips: 10 cheap, educational, car-free excursions – USATODAY.com”
Minneapolis/St. Paul
It’s 25 minutes by light rail from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to downtown Minneapolis, but only 11 minutes on the light rail from the airport to the Mall of America. The mall has more than 500 shops, 14 movie screens, an aquarium, a… »

Want to Avoid Parking at the Mall of America?

By Judy

Parking can be one of the biggest obstacles when visiting the Mall of America. This is especially true on the weekends or during a big event. The Light Rail is the best solution for this. Regardless of where you live you can take the Light Rail (LRT). Check the map to see where you can… »

Park & Ride Lot At 28th Avenue Station Closed

By Judy

Rider Alerts
Date posted or updated: 4/16/2009
Attention Route 55 Customers
Park & Ride lot at 28th Avenue Station to close
Effective at 11:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, the Park & Ride lot nearest the rail platform at 28th Avenue Station will temporarily close. That lot will be a staging area for construction equipment used during a project… »

Why Everyone Should Take The Train To The MOA.

By Judy
LRT Map

Parking can be one of the biggest obstacles in visiting the Mall of America. This is especially true on the weekends or during a big event. The Light Rail is the best solution for this. Regardless of where you live you can take the Light Rail (LRT). Check the map to see where you can… »

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