MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES

Convenience & Comfort

Bloomington is one of Minnesota’s largest cities, conveniently located within minutes of Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport (MSP), 10 miles (15 k) from Minneapolis and St. Paul and less than 20 minutes from popular area attractions. You’ll find over 38 family-friendly to elegant hotels to choose from in Bloomington, offering convenience, comprehensive amenities and impeccable service. For your convenience, most Bloomington hotels provide free shuttle service to and from the airport and free transportation to Mall of America®. Our city is also linked to the popular new Hiawatha Light Rail Line providing easy access to the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

No visit to Bloomington would be complete without exploring Mall of America®, the country’s largest indoor retail and entertainment complex. Visit 520 stores, including Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sears. With 50 fast food to sit-down restaurants, you will find something to satisfy every taste and offers free parking.

• Tax Free shopping on clothing and shoes
• Nickelodeon Universe® Theme Park
• SEA LIFE™ Minnesota Aquarium
• Moose Mountain Adventure Golf
• LEGO®
• American Girl®
• A.C.E.S. Flight Simulator
• Theatres at Mall of America™

Beyond the Mall

For the art lover, special exhibits and programs are highlighted throughout the year at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center and the Weisman Art Museum. A variety of theaters and performing arts centers bring impeccable first-run Broadway theater and top notch local talent to the stage at venues including the Guthrie, the Ordway, the Orpheum and State theaters.

The younger set will find fun ways to learn at the Science Museum and the Children’s Museum in Saint Paul. And they can “go wild” at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley and the Como Zoo in Saint Paul.

Speaking of “wild,” the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a unique 14,000-acre, 45-mile natural habitat - one of the few found in an urban setting. Take a stroll along the winding paths, cross-country ski, bike, hike, watch migrating birds or simply relax and enjoy the pristine wilderness.