About this city
Also known as: Home of the Mall of America
Bloomington is a highly prominent, economically powerful city located on the northern banks of the Minnesota River in Hennepin County, Minnesota, sitting immediately south of Minneapolis. Established as a pioneer farming community and incorporated in 1953, it has evolved into a colossal national powerhouse for retail commerce and international hospitality. Bloomington is globally legendary as the home of the massive Mall of America, which shapes its bustling, high-energy holiday identity. Tightly embracing the pristine wilderness of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the city effortlessly pairs heavy corporate infrastructure with spectacular river bluff eco-tourism.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Shop, dine, and ride indoor roller coasters at the monumental Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the nation. Spot native bald eagles and migratory birds along the wetland pathways of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Splash around at the giant indoor Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. Tour modern Japanese rock sanctuaries inside the Normandale Community College Japanese Garden.
