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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in East Bloomington
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"the 10$ per night hidden parking fee was not ok , couldn’t add it to your room . Hot tub was not working , Ice machine by my room was not working , the breakfast was an absolute joke - the only hot item was the toaster"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Amazing hotel! Restaurant and bar are great as well and its attached to the mall!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"All good. Thank you"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Clean and quiet"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"The Great Wolf Of Wall Street - expect to be nickel and dimed on everything - expect to spend double"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
"The staff was incredibly supportive and helpful as a handicapped person it made my stay so much better. Great beds also."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Bloomington
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 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 Fitzgerald Theater.
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.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
