With the first enclosed mall and the largest shopping complex  in the country – not to mention zero  sales tax on clothing and shoes – the greater Saint Paul area is a shopper’s paradise. Mall of America is the nation’s largest indoor shopping  and entertainment center with over 520 retail stores,  50 restaurants, and an indoor theme park, aquarium and wedding chapel. Lined with charming Victorian homes  that have been converted to boutiques, Grand Avenue in Saint Paul offers an eclectic mix of popular brands  and unique items. For folks who love to stretch their shopping dollars,  there are several fabulous outlet malls just a short drive from downtown.