Destination Bloomington 2009

>>>>>>>> welcome Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau bloomingtonmn.org 952.858.8500 800.346.4289 What do you feel like doing today? When you are in Bloomington, your options are endless. located within minutes of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Bloomington’s central location is an exceptional vantage point from which to explore the entire region. offering something to suit everyone’s taste—shopping at the largest mall in the country, convenient access to downtown Minneapolis museums, sporting events and theater, or relaxing in world-class accommodations—visitors will have a jam-packed itinerary to keep them moving throughout their stay. history enthusiasts will immerse themselves in Minnesota lore at the Mill city Museum, Minnesota history center and Bell Museum of natural history. young ones interested in learning while here will find themselves enthralled in fun ways to learn at the Science Museum and the children’s Museum in Saint Paul. they’ll be entranced at local theaters that specialize in entertaining the little ones, such as the children’s theatre company in Minneapolis, and they’ll be excited to explore the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley and the como Zoo in Saint Paul. destination bloomington President and CEO Bonnie L. Carlson Vice President of Marketing Jan M. Kroells Marketing & Technology Manager John Lambrecht the Bloomington convention & Visitors Bureau is a non-profit corporation serving and promoting the hospitality industry of Bloomington, Minnesota. We are pleased to present destination Bloomington travel Guide. Information offered in this guide is subject to change without notice and is offered as a service by the Bloomington convention & Visitors Bureau. every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. the Bloomington convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. © copyright 2009 Bloomington convention & Visitors Bureau. ShoP! ShoP! ShoP! tAx Free!! Passionate about shopping? then you have come to the right place! Mall of America® boasts over 520 stores and 50 restaurants, including the four major department stores as the anchors of the mall—Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, nordstrom and Sears. With ample free parking, free shuttles from area hotels and the MSP airport, and no tax on clothing and shoes, it’s easy to enjoy all that the mall has to offer. published by MAll oF AMerIcA AttrActIonS If shopping is not your main intention at Mall of America, visit the many attractions inside the complex. the newly opened nickelodeon universe® theme park brings nickelodeon characters to life with 24 rides geared for the young and young at heart. Meet and greet your favorite animated characters smack dab in the center of the mall. Additional family-friendly attractions include Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, underwater Adventures® Aquarium with its incredible shark exhibit, leGo Imagination center, A.c.e.S. Flight Simulation, nAScAr Silicon Motor Speedway and the renovated theatres at Mall of America™ with VIP seating. tiger oak Publications, Inc. 900 South third Street Minneapolis, Mn 55415 612.548.3180 Fax: 612.548.3181 edItor Sarah Baumann GrAPhIc deSIGner Jacqueline hagyard ProductIon MAnAGer Josh Gunderson PuBlISher r. craig Bednar GrouP PuBlISher Jim Bergeson chIeF FInAncIAl oFFIcer Marcel Gyswyt edItorIAl dIrector Barbara knox AccountInG MAnAGer Marilyn Blasus credIt MAnAGer April Mccauley Account executIVe Amy rabe Ad trAFFIc coordInAtor laurie Wood SWInG, SkAte, PASS And drIBBle Minnesota has five major teams as well as collegiate sports teams that compete at the ncAA level. take in a Vikings or twins game at the hubert h. humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, a Wild hockey game at the xcel energy center in Saint Paul, or a timberwolves or lynx basketball game at the target center in Minneapolis. If you didn’t score tickets to the big game, cheer your team on from one of the many sports bars and restaurants in Bloomington. take in a show or an exhibit while visiting the twin cities. For the art lover, special exhibits and programs are highlighted throughout the year at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art center and the Weisman Art Museum. A variety of theaters and performing arts centers bring impeccable first-run Broadway theater and top notch local talent to the stage at venues including the Guthrie, the ordway, the orpheum and State theaters, all of which are scattered around the metro area. 2 destination Bloomington >> www.bloomingtonmn.org Green SPAce A central focus of the “Bloomington Strip” is the Minnesota Valley Wildlife refuge. this 14,000-acre, 45-mile natural habitat for wildlife is one of only a handful of national wildlife refuges in the nation. during your visit, take a stroll along the winding paths, cross-country ski, bike, hike, watch migrating birds or just relax on one of the many benches in the area and enjoy the pristine wilderness in an urban setting. photo courtesy of: build a bear workshop enrIch yourSelF http://www.bloomingtonmn.org http://www.bloomingtonmn.org 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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