Bloomington, MN - Home of Mall of America! Experience superior shopping, exquisite cuisine, family attractions, museums, theater, fine art and friendly people. Shop-till-you-drop at the # 1 attraction in Minnesota, Mall of America, take a break by the pool, or go to a show, Bloomington is the destination to discover. Located adjacent to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the MSP International Airport, Bloomington is an affordable destination where genuine hospitality and fun combine to make memorable experiences!  

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Shopping
Having the Number #1 Shopping Mall in the United States is a story by itself. Mall of America: the nation's premier entertainment and retail complex offers something for everyone. You will find Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Nordstrom and Sears, along with over 520 specialty stores, 60 restaurants and nightclubs. Plus there is NO TAX on CLOTHING in Minnesota. And our Girlfriends Getaway Package is perfect for girlfriends or the mom and daughter weekend. Combine shopping with a spa or theatre production and you get the perfect get-away.

Family
There's fun for children of all ages in Bloomington and the Twin Cities. From creative to scientific, you'll find what you need to make smiles glow and imaginations soar. Nickelodeon Universe is the new indoor theme park at Mall of America and IKEA, the swedish home store is still a big hit. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is one of North America's finest and largest public art museums and at the Minnesota Children's Museum kids can touch, climb, splash, push, pull and press it all! The Minnesota Zoo has year-round action with indoor and outdoor exhibits and trails featuring more than 2,300 animals and the prepare to get fascinated at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Flowers and Gardens
Eco-tourism outings to botanical gardens' see green! The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is one of four urban wildlife refuges in the nation. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum features a new visitor center, 1,000 acres of unique public gardens and is the best place in the Twin Cities to see botanical gardens. The Normandale Japanese Garden, designed by Mr. Takao Watanabe - Garden Architect from Tokyo, Japan, presents a unique oasis with tranquil beauty for solitude and reflection. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of the largest collections of outdoor sculpture in the world with a whimsical overgrown spoon bridge and cherry fountain for an accent piece.

Recreation/Sports
We take pride in our ability to enjoy just about every recreation and sport. No matter what the calendar reads, the recreation system throughout the Twin Cities is always in season. Golf leads the way in spring, summer, and fall, and skiing takes its turn when the snow starts to fall.  Catch some of the sporting action Minnesota has to offer too. Seven professional teams are in season at one time or another. They are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Thunder, NLL Minnesota Swarm and the NHL Minnesota Wild.

Theater & Performance
The Twin Cities has the 2nd largest concentration of theaters per capita in the United States! From Broadway shows to Children¡¦s and Comedy productions, we have it all.  Theatres include: The Brave New Workshop, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, The Children¡¦s Theatre, Fitzgerald Theater, Great American History Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Historic State and Orpheum Theatres, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, The Minnesota Orchestra, Mixed Blood Theatre, Old Log Theater, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Penumbra Theatre, Plymouth Playhouse, and the Theater in the Round.

Meetings and Conventions
Bloomington has one-third of the Twin Cities' top hotels totaling over 7,300 rooms. Meeting space for groups of 10 - 2,000 can be found in this southern hub of the Twin Cities metro area and the Mall of America provides ample breakout space when delegates and family members need to distance themselves from the heated action. Our Direct Connect„µ Hotline for meeting, convention, and group tour planners is so cutting edge it even has its own copyright. With just one convenient call you can save time and eliminate the hassle of calling hotels on your own. Best of all, this service is absolutely free. For a quick glance at our remarkable destination, view the Meeting Section of the Web site!

Packages
Destination Bloomington packages are designed to give visitors another option when deciding where to take their vacation. Packages combine hotel accommodations and area attraction tickets at a value rate for consumers. Furthermore, the visitor will have the opportunity to add hotel nights and additional attraction tickets when purchasing packages. View the packages available on this web site or call the Bloomington packaging hotline at 1-877-543-1089. 

Light Rail Transit
The biggest thing to hit the Twin Cities in the past decade is our new light rail transit system connecting the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport to Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis. Several Bloomington hotels and restaurants are conveniently located within walking distance to one of the stops. Avoid the hassle of downtown parking for events and higher hotel prices. Take the train! Cost is just $3 for 6 hours!