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.
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
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Hotel is in a great location and all staff were great! The rooms are somewhat updated and a good size, but the carpets and bathroom tile were stained badly. Bedding was far from luxurious although the bed itself was comfortable. The elliptical in the fitness center was also broken. I was surprised ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Hotel was clean and we love the continental breakfast."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Super family friendly and amazing staff which is likely why it was SO BUSY. The pools being close back to back due to it needing to be cleaned was a little annoying but they did offer an extension to their hours because of it. Overall worth the money"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Very clean and accommodating"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Clean modern hotel, with an attentive staff, and an excellent restaurant. Lovely room, a beautiful bathroom, and the king bed was very comfortable. Shuttles to/from the airport and Mall of America were great. Highly recommend this property."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
"This property was a mess from the start check in took well over 20 minutes our room was accidentally charged to another guest, they charge for parking even for guests. The hotel smelled terrible as soon as you walk in the room was musty not even complimentary waters were provided. The bed squirmed ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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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 Powderhorn Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
