East Bloomington Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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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
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in East Bloomington
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Hot tub. Was out of order. Pool water for some reason was very salty. The breakfast was very mediocre. Fitness area wasn't accessable."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"I loved the location"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Clean and convenient property. All common areas were very clean. We appreciated breakfast and being so close to the airport. But our room was awful. It smelled bad. The bed smelled old and sour. The bed was very low to the ground; squeaked at every move and dumped us both to the middle. That mattress ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Very clean and comfortable hotel with a great restaurant, bar and coffee area! Ideal location."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Everything was very good in Great Wolf Lodge! Recommended to all families -"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
"We stayed here the second time because we had such a great experience unfortunately they had a new “manager” who checked me in and she was not helpful and I’d say a bit rude I told her we were back because of the last time we stayed was great and she actually said you can’t expect that every time!! ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
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.
Downtown West
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.
Downtown St. Paul
Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Minnesota Children's Museum.
West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
