Minneapolis Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 55) sPeCial advertisement tHe Big tiCket™ This brand new attractions pass bundles your favorite Bloomington and Minneapolis-Saint Paul attractions into one convenient and affordable offer. Save up to 30 percent off regular admissions by purchasing The Big Ticket before or when you get here. mall of ameriCa® mall of america’s legoland Bloomington Home of the mall. Close to it all! If you’re looking for fun, this is the place to be for shopping, dining and entertainment. As the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex, Mall of America has it all. Anchored on its four corners by Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Sears, the Mall’s three levels of shopping boast more than 4.3 miles of store frontage. Keep your eyes open for Mall of America—Phase II. The expansion will include a 200-room Kimpton Hotel, Bass Pro Shops, unique new retail offerings, a performing arts center and indoor recreation. IKEA, the Swedish home furnishing store next door, features more than 9,000 products, 75 different room settings, and a 320-seat IKEA Restaurant serving Swedish specialties. ameriCa’s Biggest indoor Water Park B loomington is not only home of the world famous Mall of America®, but its central location allows you to explore the entire area’s wide array of attractions and events easily and conveniently. Bloomington is adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and minutes from both Minneapolis/Saint Paul downtowns. Minnesota’s first light rail system will connect you to the airport, Mall of America, a variety of Bloomington hotels and downtown Minneapolis. Now you can experience the most popular attractions Bloomington and Minneapolis-Saint Paul have to offer in one convenient three-day pass for up to 30 percent savings! The Big Ticket™ bundles admissions to Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, The Park at MOA™, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Zoo and Great Clips® IMAX® Theatre and offers value added discounts to Water Park of America, Valleyfair and much more! The Big Ticket can be purchased at www.bloomingtonmn.org, selected Bloomington hotels and the Mall of America’s Explore Minnesota store. One of Bloomington’s most surprising attractions is the hiking and nature trails of the Minnesota National Valley Wildlife Refuge. Its 27 square miles of protected habitat make it the nation’s largest natural wildlife refuge located within a major metropolitan area. Fort Snelling, located high up on a bluff along the park’s northern border is a wealth of history. Enjoy the outdoors at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, a 1,000-acre park offering yearround activities including ice skating, cross-country and downhill skiing. When you’re ready to take it indoors, Mall of America welcomes you to more than 520 stores. Purchase clothes and shoes without sales tax! In addition to shopping, enjoy The Park at MOA™, the seven-acre indoor amusement park (Nickelodeon theme coming soon) and Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, where you can swim with the sharks. Enjoy a variety of events and attractions in Bloomington. Home of the Mall. Close to it all! Water Park of America features a 10-story waterslide, wave pool, arcade and several dining options. The water park is attached to the 403 deluxe room Grand Lodge Hotel and located adjacent to Mall of America. iron girl duatHlon Enjoy a two-mile run—22-mile bike—twomile run through the scenic Normandale Lake Park by participating in the Bloomington Iron Girl Duathlon in September. Register online at www.bloomingtonmn.org. This event supports the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. Bloomington offers getaWay PaCkages Save on Bloomington and Minneapolis/St. Paul getaways. Select one of our themed vacation packages with the hotel, dates and attractions of your choice. You may choose between the Girlfriend’s Getaway, Family Fun Getaway or Big Ticket Getaway packages. These packages were created to make your stay more convenient and affordable. Also receive a free Mall of America tote bag and coupon book with each package. ContaCt information Visit Bloomington online at www.bloomingtonmn.org or call us at 800-346-4289. Request a visitor’s guide, book a getaway package or simply let us help you plan your next getaway to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Area. Fall/Winter 2008 Minneapolis&Saint Paul 55 http://www.bloomingtonmn.org http://www.bloomingtonmn.org http://www.bloomingtonmn.org http://www.bloomingtonmn.org
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