East Bloomington Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit East Bloomington
Popular places to visit
Mall of America
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Raft down 10 floors in one of the biggest indoor water parks in America, with enough tube rides and waves to keep the family entertained all day.
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Lego Imagination Center
Enjoy a stop at Lego Imagination Center, an entertaining place to visit in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Standup Comedy Tour and Opportunity to Perform at ACME
Top hotels in East Bloomington
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Great location and pool is good for kids. Hot tub was closed for repair. Three towels in bathroom even for 4 guests. Was able to get more by texting. Breakfast is available for purchase. Parking is $10 per night. Not the greatest place, but it is good for family fun next to the Mall.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Great location, loved the connection to the Mall of America. The Executive Suite access for the evening reception and breakfast was totally worth it. Look forward to returning!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Normally when we stay our rooms are super clean but this time our bedding wasn’t clean, the toilet paper wasn’t refilled so we had to ask for more, there was a few spots that weren’t clean. Example the nightstand and the bathroom floor. Other than that the staff were super friendly and my family ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Breakfast was delicious! Better than most.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Excellent breakfast at the restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
My son had a great time in the water park and the staff was excellent. The food was good with lots of family friendly activities and with the Mall of America so close there's even more opportunities for family fun. My only complaints were a very uncomfortable bed that was one of the worst I have ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bloomington
South Loop
While you're in South Loop, take in top sights like Mall of America or Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 28th Avenue Station or Mall of America Station.
West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
Southwest Minneapolis
If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
