Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Bloomington East, MN

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Area Attractions and Activities Near Our Bloomington Hotel

Mall of America – The world famous Mall of America is home to the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, hundreds of stores to shop at and many restaurants to choose from.
Address: Highway 494 and 24th Avenue, Bloomington, MN
Distance: 1.0 mile
Phone: 952-883-8799
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-9:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am-7:30pm

Minnesota Zoo – The Minnesota Zoo has over 2000 animals and is open year-round.  
Address: 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Distance: 9.0 miles
Phone: 952-431-9200
Hours of Operation: Varies, call for more information.

Valleyfair Amusement Park – With its gravity-defying rollercoasters and sprawling water park, the Valleyfair Amusement Park is sure to be a delight for the entire family.
Address: 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, Minnesota
Distance: 8.0 miles
Phone: 952-445-7600
Hours of Operation: Varies.  (Open Spring through Fall.)

Target Center – This arena is the place to be for top-notch entertainment and sports events in Minnapolis.  
Address: 600 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Distance: 10.0 miles
Phone: 612-673-3865
Hours of Operation: Call for details.

Xcel Energy Center – Home of NHL’s Minnesota Wild and the 2008 Republican National Convention, the Xcel Energy Center hosts a wide array of events, including concerts, circuses, and musicals.   
Address: 175 Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota
Distance: 10.0 miles
Phone: 651-989-5151  
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 10am – 6pm; Sat: 10am – 6pm

Minneapolis Institute of Arts – Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.  
Address: 2400 3rd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 612-870-3131
Hours of Operation: Call for details

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – Stoll along the tree-lined walkways through this scenic garden to view a magnificent collection of public art.  
Address: 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Distance:12 miles
Phone: 612-375-7618
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 6am-midnight

Guthrie Theater – Watch first-rate theatrical productions in this beautiful historic theater.  
Address: 818 S 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55415
Distance: 12 miles
Phone: 612-225-6004
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 9am-8pm

Minnehaha Park – Located in the heart of Minneapolis, this lush green space includes a 53 foot waterfall.  
Address: 4801 South Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 612-230-6400
Hours of Operation: 6am-10pm

Mill City Museum – Located within the ruins of the Washburn Mill, this museum chronicles the flour milling industry through multisensory and interactive exhibits.  
Address: 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Distance: 12 miles
Phone: 612-341-7555
Hours of Operation: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: noon-5pm