REGIONS: MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL Nickelodeon Universe Collaborating on an exit strategy, photo courtesy of The Escape Game Barnacle Blast Zipline at Nickelodeon Universe Checking in at Radisson Blu Hotel in Bloomington At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is big–very big, but it’s famous for something else. The Mall may well be the ‘uno cial site of the most o cial and uno cial records in the world.’ Uno cially speaking. In fact, the Mall has been setting records of one kind or another since before it even opened. A sampling of the Mall’s record-setting feats include: largest gingerbread house (with 14,500 pounds of gingerbread, 4,500 pounds of frosting and two tons of candy); largest gathering of Ninja Turtles; most people wearing conical party hats at one time; largest single cupcake; highest pizza crust toss; most sit ups in one hour (2,201 or 36.7 per minute average); most cupcakes iced in one hour; largest greeting card (signed by more than 2,000 people); largest handbell assembly; most backpacks packed with school supplies in six hours (more than 8,000); largest physical Pinterest board; and most bikes donated to kids. Almost every record-breaking event benefi ts an organization that helps people in need, raises awareness for worthy causes and helps create a healthier community. That’s what being a good neighbor is all about. The Mall is determined to set several new world records during its 30th birthday celebration. Watch for more information at mallofamerica.com so you can join the fun! PLANNING FOR A RECORD SETTING CELEBRATION Find antique shops, outlet malls and Minnesota-made products. MORE SHOPPING IDEAS ExploreMinnesota.com/Shopping # ONLYIN MN | 55
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