Family Travel - AmericInn® of Bloomington East, MN
The Perfect Family Destination in Bloomington East Minnesota
With our Minnesota hotel’s convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast, large indoor pool area, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 4 people, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Bloomington provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation in Minnesota. Our Bloomington hotel is centrally located just minutes away from the famous Mall of America, Minnesota Zoo, and Valleyfair Amusement Park, providing limitless opportunities for a fun-filled Minnesota family vacation. Here is just a sampling of what Bloomington has to offer:
Family 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
