Bloomington, Minnesota, in the Minneapolis area is the largest city in Minnesota. Blessed with an abundance of natural scenic beauty, including woodlands and waterways, Bloomington is a great destination.
Bloomington holds a major attraction for shoppers and browsers: The Mall of America. The Mall of America is with world’s largest enclosed mall. Over 40 million visitors every year visit this entertaining shopping all. Even people who don’t like to shop find this gigantic mall interesting. There are over 520 retail stores and dozens of restaurants at the famous mall.
The Mall of America offers much more than shopping. There are amusements for adults and children, making it a terrific family destination. The Lego Imagination Center contains a fantasy Lego factory with 6,000 square feet of models, NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, Indoor Simulated Racing machines and Jet Simulator Rides. The Underwater Adventures Aquarium is the world’s largest underground aquarium. It has been names “The World’s Best Shark Encounter”. The Park at MOA is the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park. The indoor park is home to seven acres of fun with rollers coaster, and the spiraling Timberland Twister. There is a 14 theater movie complex. The mall sponsors over 300 free events each year.
In additions to the great shopping and entertainment available at the Mall of America, there are other conveniently located attractions, including: Valley Fair Amusement Park, Minnesota Zoo, Minnesota Arboretum Botanical Gardens, The Bloomington Ice Arena, Mystic Lake Casino and Lake Minnetonka.
There is bus and rail service available from Minneapolis/St. Paul. Visitors who want to spend time at this destination mall may want to consider a nearby hotel. Following are the top rated hotels in the area:
Sofitel
5610 West 78th Street
Bloomington, MN
952-835-1900 Luxurious French style hotel is the only AAA Four Diamond Hotel in the vicinity. There are three restaurants on the premises including Le Petit March, Chez Colette classic style brasserie and La Fougasse for fine Mediterranean dining. Amenities include exercise room, High speed Internet. The hotel caters to guest and has staff that speak languages including: English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.
Amerisuites
7800 International Drive
Bloomington, MN
952-854-0700
Small Scale hotel is located just ten miles away for downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and is conveniently located near Mall of America and the Hiawatha Light Rail Line. Amenities include fitness center, indoor swimming pool. and free hot breakfast. Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport and Mall of America. AAA Three Diamond.
Crowne Plaza Airport West
5401 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN
952-831-8000
Convenient location in the heart of the Bloomington business district Contemporary, sophisticated design with unique features. with heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and exercise room. The popular open air north Restaurant features the cuisine of Chef Luke Miller. AAA Three Diamond.
Embassy Suites Hotel
2800 American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN
952-884-4811
This hotel is located 5 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul and 3 miles to Mall of America. They provide a complimentary shuttle service to the Airport and to the Mall of America. Amenities include heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room,exercise room and cooked -to-order breakfast. AAA Three Diamond.
Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
3800 E. 80th St.
Bloomington, MN
952-854-2100
Amenities include heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise room. Blue Water Grill and Lounge on premises . AAA Three Diamond.
