West Bloomington Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit West Bloomington
Popular places to visit
Bloomington Ice Gardens
Catch an event at Bloomington Ice Gardens during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Normandale Lake Park
Normandale Lake Park is just one of the places to see in Bloomington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area
Hit the slopes at Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area during your trip to Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Normandale Community College
Enjoy the student vibe at Normandale Community College during your stay in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Bush Lake Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bush Lake Beach during your trip to Bloomington?
Normandale Japanese Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Normandale Japanese Garden, 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
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in West Bloomington
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
"Another guest was given a key to my room hours after I had checked in."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington Edina
"The hotel was great and the breakfast, amazing. The air conditioning was not working in our room and a worker came in and got it fixed."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Bloom Hotel
"Worst experience staying at this location. Since the name changed after booking with Expedia, they couldn’t find my reservation and wanted me to cancel my package deal and rebook with them directly and pay for six nights out of pocket while waiting for a refund in 10 business days. Not feasible. ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Minneapolis Bloomington West
"Very nice quiet stay! Breakfast always good!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
"I had a wonderful experience here. my only critiscim would be that they dont serve marinara with their Calimari, maybe thats a upper midwest thing."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Best Western Bloomington Edina - Minneapolis
"Good location, friendly staff, good variety of breakfast options, room could use a deep clean."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West 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 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 Landmark Center.
East Bloomington
While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.
