Destination Bloomington 2009

>>>>>>>> mall of america World-class retail, entertainment, dining and attractions in one convenient location— Mall of America® is the largest retail and entertainment complex in the nation. Located in Bloomington, Mall of America features 520 stores, 50 restaurants and attractions galore. It is only three miles from the Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Mall of America is one of the country’s most visited destinations. left: Nickelodeon Universe® unsurpassed shopping With more than 520 specialty stores and four department stores that anchor the complex—Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sears—visitors will be astounded by the magnitude of options available to them throughout the four levels. New stores are continually opening inside the mall and IKEA Scandinavian home furnishings is located just across the street from Nordstrom. Don’t forget, no sales tax on clothing or shoes sweetens the shopping experience. Airport, excellent amenities and exceptional value for all travelers. Call 800.490.4200 or visit moaspecialoffers.com for full details. skyscraper, sink a hole-in-one, drive 200 mph or become a “Top Gun.” You choose! Located smack-dab in the heart of Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe® is the only exclusive Nickelodeon theme park in the world. Escape on over 30 rides including the SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge. Underwater Adventures® Aquarium will take you on a journey to the bottom of the ocean to meet sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, moray eels and more than 3,000 exotic sea creatures up close. NASCAR® Silicon Motor Speedway slides you into the driver’s seat of a professional stockcar in an electrifying, high-tech indoor racing competition. A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation will allow you to fly like a “Top Gun” when you land on an aircraft carrier and take to the skies. LEGO® Imagination Center is an enormous, four-story LEGO showplace that entertains guests of all ages with models to look at and sets to buy. Moose Mountain Adventure Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course certain to provide a fun adventure for the entire family. The Theatres at Mall of America™ gives movie-goers the very best movie theater experience with newly renovated theaters feature comfortable high-back rocker seats, digital and 3D screens. free parking More than 20,000 FREE parking spaces are available at Mall of America. Covered ramps are located at both East and West entrances. Surface lot parking is available at the North and South entrances. store hours Mall of America stores are open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas (store availability limited on Easter). Hours are 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.7 p.m. on Sunday. Hours for restaurants and attractions may vary, as can summer and holiday hours. For exact hours, call 952.883.8800 or check mallofamerica.com. expert shopping advice Before you visit Mall of America, visit its website at mallofamerica.com to find store locations, check special events and store additions. Stop by a Guest Services desk to rent a stroller, to purchase a Super Savings Coupon Book or to grab a Map & Directory. celebrity appearances Since the mall’s opening in 1992, it has played host to thousands of spectacular events and hundreds of celebrity appearances, averaging about 350 a year, all FREE to guests. Upcoming events and celebrity appearances can be found at mallofamerica.com. guest services Guest Service desks are located on the first level at each Mall of America main entrance. Wheelchairs are complimentary and stroller and electric carts are offered at a nominal charge. The Mall of America Map & Directory is free and the Super Savings Coupon Book features exceptional savings at over 200 stores for $9.95 plus tax. fine, family or fast dining Choose from contemporary cuisine, fun family dining or a meal-on-the-run at any of the 50 full service and fast food eateries within Mall of America. Some of the recommended restaurants include the new Cantina #1, an authentic Mexican restaurant, EATS, a new standard for theme park dining in a unique marketplace, gift cards Mall of America gift cards are available in denominations of $20 to $500 and are redeemable anywhere VISA is accepted. Purchase at Mall of America’s Guest Service desks or online at mallofamerica.com. hotel savings Bloomington features 36 hotels located within 10 minutes of Mall of America. Hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International 4 Destination Bloomington >> www.bloomingtonmn.org attractions galore Mall of America features an incredible array of attractions for every age. Take a ride on a spine-chilling roller coaster, dive to the bottom of the ocean, catch a movie, build a hiawatha light rail line The Hiawatha Line provides convenient service from Mall of America to MSP International Airport and downtown Minneapolis. http://www.moaspecialoffers.com http://www.mallofamerica.com http://www.mallofamerica.com http://www.mallofamerica.com http://www.mallofamerica.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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