Bloomington at a Glance
Minnesota’s Bloomington, situated on the north bank of the Minnesota River houses America’s biggest shopping centre, the Mall of America. It’s a great place for fun activities and a useful base to explore the rest of the state.
You’ll love Bloomington if:
- You’re a shopping fanatic.
- Your children are looking for the very best in entertainment – there’s an amusement park, zoo and aquarium.
- You want to sample an ample array of different cuisine.
Fun, fun, fun on Holidays to Bloomington!
Shopping:
A holiday to Bloomington offers fun for all the family. Perhaps Bloomington’s biggest attraction is the Mall of America, which is said to be the largest shopping centre in the whole of the United States – no easy feat. Spend days on end browsing the 500+ stores and treat yourself while the kids make use of the 14-screen cinema. There’s also a Nickelodeon amusement park on site which is a great day out for all the family.
Outdoors
For some time in the great outdoors on holidays in Bloomington, make use of the 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which has hiking and biking trails. The zoo and the aquarium are also a must for children – the latter even has tiny dwarf seahorses and a giant Pacific Octopus which is a spectacular sight.
Art & Culture
The beauty of a holiday to Bloomington is its proximity to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is an internationally renowned museum and a popular spot for tourists. Photography-aficionados should head straight for the Minneapolis sculpture park: a great source for subjects. Finally, as Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, fitting one into your holiday in Bloomington is a great idea. Hire a car and, if you can manage the trip, Lake Superior is a dazzling experience – as the largest freshwater lake in the world it’s really worth the visit.
Dining
Food on holidays to Bloomington is plentiful and varied. Expect everything from chophouses, steakhouses and crab shacks to all American diners, seafood, Italian and organic eateries. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is a popular choice on holidays in Bloomington – combine a gourmet meal and Broadway musical at the same time.
Entertainment
Post-dinner entertainment on Bloomington holidays is as varied as the cuisine. There are over 100 places available to cater for different tastes. If you’re after live music then there are venues which host local bands, while some may enjoy the wine and cocktail bars for a nightcap or an evening at a comedy club. For the late-risers, then one of the many clubs can offer dancing ‘till sunrise.
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