Destination Bloomington 2009

top ten minnesota gift items* 1. Wild rice 2. Blueberry muffins, vinegar, jams and jellies 3. Wood-carved loon and loon whistle 4. Anything Scandinavian, including lutefisk 5. Anything Native American from the Chippewa (Ojibwe) and Sioux (Dakota) tribes 6. Morel mushroom, fresh or freeze-dried 7. Catlinite pipestone from the Pipestone quarries 8. Lake Superior agate jewelry 9. Walleye fillet and smoked whitefish 10. Honey Crisp apples—introduced by the University of Minnesota *Available at several Minnesota specialty stores at Mall of America. >> above: Discounts galore at Albertville Premium Outlets mall of america shopper advice Before you visit Mall of America, log on to www. mallofamerica.com. From the mall’s home page you can find store locations, print a map, check special events, learn the newest fashion trends and new store additions. When you arrive, parking is free. Stop by the Guest Services desk if you need a stroller, MOA coupon book or additional maps. Explore one floor at a time and don’t forget your camera! photos courtesy of: albertville premium outlets and metropolitan airports commision. outlet centers Bargain Shoppers Unite! Brand name outlet centers are located minutes from Bloomington and offer value pricing on some of the top designer and name brand labels that are hot on the market. Albertville Premium Outlets, located along I-94, three miles north of Maple Grove, boasts outlets by Lucky Brand Jeans, Puma, Polo Ralph Lauren, Fossil and more. Visit premiumoutlets.com to learn more about special sales from select merchandisers. Other local outlets are the Medford Outlet Center in Medford or the Tanger Factory Outlet in North Branch. our home to yours Minnesota is a state with its own distinct style, and everyone should take a piece of it home with them. You will find Minnesotainspired gifts and souvenirs at several Mall of America stores including Love from Minnesota, Minnesot-ah! and Destination Minnesota. ShoPPiNg >> overview msp airport shopping Heading in or out of town, you can shop at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. New shopping choices have revolutionized retail at the airport. You can shop for jewelry at Erwin Pearl, dress for success at HUGO BOSS and get the latest Minnesota sports fan gear from Sports Minnesota. Menu items ranging from bakery items and coffee to Chinese food and subs can be found at various food and beverage sites on the go. If you have extra time to sit in a restaurant for a leisurely meal, stop in at Houlihan’s, O’Gara’s, Ike’s, The French Meadow Bakery or Rock Bottom Brewery. Just remember that due to security, you must be a ticket-holding passenger to shop the airport. >> above: Minnesota store at the MSP International Airport 10 Destination Bloomington >> www.bloomingtonmn.org http://www.mallofamerica.com http://www.mallofamerica.com http://www.premiumoutlets.com http://www.bloomingtonmn.org

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Destination Bloomington 2009 Contents Welcome What's New Shopping Mall of America Shopping Overview Shop Talk Getaway Packages Attractions Calendar of Events Golf Courses Accommodations Restaurants Transportation Bloomington Map Coupons

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