Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Mall of America (Bloomington, Minnesota) is the largest mall in the United States and the Western Hemisphere by total floor area (~5.6M sq ft / 520,000 m²).
West Edmonton Mall (Alberta, Canada) is the largest mall in North America by total area (~5.3M sq ft / 490,000 m²)—but it's in Canada, not the U.S.
| Metric | Mall of America | West Edmonton Mall |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bloomington, MN, USA | Edmonton, AB, Canada |
| Total Area | 5.6M sq ft | 5.3M sq ft |
| Retail Stores | 520+ | 800+ |
| Indoor Attractions | Nickelodeon Universe (theme park), SEA LIFE Aquarium | World Waterpark, Galaxyland (amusement park), Ice Palace, Sea Lions |
| Hotel | JW Marriott (on-site) | Fantasyland Hotel (inside mall) |
Both are iconic megamalls with entertainment cores. MoA edges out WEM in total sq ft; WEM has more stores and a larger indoor water park.