FLIGHT TIME TO MSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & BLOOMINGTONAtlanta, GA – 2 hrs, 30 min.Bismarck, ND – 41 minutesBoston, MA – 2 hrs, 30 min.Charlotte, NC – 2 hrs, 30 min.Chicago, IL – 35 minutesDallas, TX – 2 hrs, 20 min.Denver, CO – 2 hrs, 5 min.Detroit, MI – 1 hr, 50 min.Kansas City, MO – 1 hr, 30 min.Los Angeles, CA – 3 hrs, 30 min.Nashville, TN – 2 hrs, 15 min.New Orleans, LA – 3 hrs, 40 min.New York, NY – 2 hrs, 20 min.Phoenix, AZ – 3 hrs, 15 min.San Fran, CA – 3 hrs, 20 min.Seattle, WA – 3 hrs, 30 min.Tampa, FL – 3 hoursWashington D.C. – 2 hrs, 10 min.

DRIVING DISTANCE TO BLOOMINGTONChicago, IL – 415 milesDes Moines, IA – 234 milesDuluth, MN – 165 milesFargo, ND – 243 milesMilwaukee, WI – 342 milesSioux Falls, SD – 258 miles

BLOOMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 2131 Lindau Lane, Suite 420 Bloomington, MN 55425 952-858-8500 www.BloomingtonMN.org

METRO BLUE LINE TRANSITThe METRO Blue Line Light Rail line travels between Bloomington and Minneapolis with key stops at Mall of America, the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and downtown Minneapolis. Bloomington hotels are conveniently located within walking distance of three stations. The METRO Green Line to Saint Paul is now open. www.metrotransit.org

BLOOMINGTON, MINNEAPOLIS & SAINT PAUL ATTRACTIONSAmerican Swedish InstituteCanterbury Park RacetrackChanhassen Dinner TheatreComo Zoo & ConservatoryCrayola ExperienceFlyOver AmericaGuthrie TheatreHennepin Theatre DistrictHyland Park ReserveMill City MuseumMinnesota Children’s MuseumMinneapolis Institute of ArtMN Valley National Wildlife RefugeMinnesota ZooMystic Lake CasinoMuseum of Russian ArtNormandale Japanese GardenOrchestra HallOrdway Center for the

Performing ArtsPaisley ParkProfessional Baseball, Football,

Hockey & BasketballRichardson Nature CenterScience Museum of MinnesotaSEA LIFE Minnesota AquariumSMAAASH Mall of AmericaThe Works MuseumValleyfairWalker Art CenterWeisman Art Museum

WELCOME TO BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA.HOME TO MALL OF AMERICA® AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!

AT MALL OF AMERICA,® YOU’LL FIND THE BEST SHOPPING ANYWHERE

There’s no place quite like Bloomington. Simply central, just minutes from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and a short ride from downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Bloomington boasts major corporate headquarters, miles of green space, exceptional dining and the largest mall in North America. For all the advantages of a downtown location without the hassle of expensive hotel prices and parking fees, stay in Bloomington.

2018 SUPER BOWLThe 2018 Super Bowl was held in the brand new U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Home of the Minnesota Vikings, the stadium is just a 20 minute drive or 35 minute light rail ride away from Bloomington. Visitors to the Bold North experienced Minnesota’s passion for sports and the outdoors through a variety of events leading up to the big game.

Mall of America – located in the heart of Bloomington – is the United States’ premier retail and entertainment complex, featuring over 520 specialty stores with no tax on clothing or shoes! Be sure to visit the top attractions in the mall like Nickelodeon Universe,® SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, American Girl, The LEGO® Store, FlyOver® America, Crayola® Experience, SMAAASH, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf. Treat yourself to luxury in the 340-room JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America or the 500-room Radisson Blu Mall of America, both ideally connected to Mall of America.

BLOOMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 2131 Lindau Lane, Suite 420 Bloomington, MN 55425 952-858-8500 www.BloomingtonMN.org

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THE GREAT OUTDOORSBloomington is more than one third parks and open space, with many surprising sights that get you out into nature. Hiking the trails of the Minnesota Valley National Valley Wildlife Refuge, located within walking distance of Mall of America, is an experience worth taking in. Stroll along the winding paths, cross-country ski, bike, hike, watch over 200 species of migrating birds or just relax on one of the many benches in the area and enjoy the pristine wilderness.Make a point to visit the Richardson Nature Center year-round for cross-country skiing and interactive nature hikes, or stop by Hyland Lake Park Reserve for all types of outdoor entertainment.Just 15 minutes away, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area boasts 54,000 acres filled with hiking/biking trails and attractions like the Stone Arch Bridge, Mill City Museum, Minnehaha Falls, Historic Fort Snelling and Fort Snelling State Park.Bloomington’s Great Northern Golf Trail is your link to championship golf in the north region of the U.S. Choose from 7-14 day itineraries of the best golf in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Legends Golf Club, The Pines and the Preserve at Grand View Lodge, and the Straits at Whistling Straits, home of the 2020 Ryder Cup.

THE BIG TICKET™The Big Ticket bundles admission into a 3-day pass to the Twin Cities’ top attractions, at a savings off regular admission prices! The pass includes attractions such as Nickelodeon Universe®, SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, FlyOver® America and other popular Metro attractions. Check with your Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau representative for special group pricing.

• FlyOver® America, a new 4D flight simulation ride that uses virtual flight technology, is a fully immersive experience including wind, mist and even scents while soaring across some of America’s most spectacular sights.• Crayola opened its popular family experience, Crayola Experience, in Mall of America with 25 hands-on activities, a cafe and live entertainment.• Now open in Mall of America: SMAAASH is a much acclaimed world-class gaming and entertainment center that connects sports, virtual reality and dining into a highly interactive and innovative social experience for family, friends and children.• New Signature Experiences: discover the history and stories that have built Hard Rock Cafe into an iconic global brand, experience the bounty of Minnesota at FireLake Grill House + Cocktail Bar with fresh local produce and ingredients, utilize the finest culinary oils, vinegars and spices from vomFASS to create a delicious Mediterranean meal, or go behind-the-scenes at SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium.• Experience Paisley Park, Prince’s extraordinary private estate and production compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota, just 15 minutes from Bloomington. This new museum provides millions of Prince fans from around the world the unprecedented opportunity to tour the legendary complex, which served as the production studio and creative oasis for one of the greatest and most beloved music artists of all time.