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15% OFF - Tom on Tour
GET W Cultured ith nearly 60 museums, 30 theater venues, more than 10 dance companies and 30 classical music groups, you’re never far from culture here. The Bloomington Theatre and Art Center showcases professional work from regional artists, while at Mall of America®, visitors laugh with comedians at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, see big screen entertainers at Theatres at Mall of America®, and engage with speakers, musicians and authors in the Rotunda. And that’s just the start. The surrounding metro is home to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, which features an eclectic, year-round performance lineup, as well as awardwinning theaters like the Guthrie Theater and Children’s Theatre Company, plus sees touring Broadway shows at the Orpheum Theatre and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. You can learn about the state at the Minnesota History Center, or enjoy exhibits at favorite museums such as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Science Museum of Minnesota or Walker Art Center. We’ll entertain you every day of the year. 48 mallofamerica.com PIPPIN JOAN MARCUS ORCHESTRA GREG HELGESON SKYLINE COURTESY OF THE WALKER ART CENTER FIRST AVENUE JEREMY NELSON DANCERS COURTESY OF THE MOSCOW BALLET ARTS & CULTURE ARTS & CULTURE PHOTOS (clockwise): Minnesota Orchestra; Walker Art Center’s Music and Movies in the Park; First Avenue; Moscow Ballet at the Orpheum Theatre; BACKGROUND: Pippin at the Orpheum Theatre bloomingtonmn.org 49 Guthrie theater ARTS & CULTURE The works MuseuM 9740 Grand Avenue S. Bloomington 55420 952-888-4262, theworks.com TheaTer & arT aMes CenTer 12600 Nicollet Avenue S., Burnsville 55337 952-895-4685, ames-center.com BlooMingTon TheaTre and arT CenTer 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road Bloomington 55431 952-563-8587, btacmn.org Brave new workshop 824 Hennepin Avenue S., Minneapolis 55403 612-332-6620, bravenewworkshop.org Chanhassen dinner TheaTres 501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen 55317 952-934-1525, chanhassentheatres.com Children’s TheaTre CoMpany 2400 Third Avenue S., Minneapolis 55404 612-874-0400, childrenstheatre.org Walker art center Mill city MuseuM fiTzgerald TheaTer 10 E. Exchange Street, St. Paul 55101 651-290-1200, fitzgeraldtheater.org guThrie TheaTer 818 S. Second Street, Minneapolis 55401 612-377-2224, guthrietheater.org Mixed Blood TheaTre 1501 S. Fourth Street, Minneapolis 55454 612-338-6131, mixedblood.com hennepin TheaTre TrusT 800-982-2787, hennepintheatretrust.org old log TheaTer 5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior 55331 952-474-5951, oldlog.com New Century Theatre 615 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55403 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55403 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55403 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55402 hisTory TheaTre 30 E. 10th Street, St. Paul 55101 651-292-4323, historytheatre.com Jungle TheaTer 2951 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis 55408 612-822-7063, jungletheater.com MinnesoTa CenTennial showBoaT 330 21st Avenue S., Minneapolis 55455 612-625-6699, showboat.umn.edu ARTS & CULTURE walker arT CenTer & Minneapolis sCulpTure garden 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55403 612-375-7600, walkerart.org ordway CenTer for The perforMing arTs 345 Washington Street, St. Paul 55102 651-224-4222, ordway.org park square TheaTre 20 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul 55102 651-291-7005, parksquaretheatre.org penuMBra TheaTre 270 N. Kent Street, St. Paul 55102 651-224-3180, penumbratheatre.org plyMouTh playhouse 2705 Annapolis Lane N., Plymouth 55441 763-353-1073, plymouthplayhouse.com The souThern TheaTer 1420 Washington Avenue S., Minneapolis 55454 612-340-0155, southerntheater.org TheaTre in The round 245 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis 55454 612-333-3010, theatreintheround.org The MinnesoTa opera Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington Street, St. Paul 55102 612-333-6669, mnopera.org cowles center for dance and the performing arts classical music minnesota orchestra Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 55403 612-371-5656, minnesotaorchestra.org the saint Paul chamber orchestra Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington Street, St. Paul 55102 651-291-1144, thespco.org dance James sewell ballet 528 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 205 Minneapolis 55403 612-672-0480, jsballet.org minnesota dance theatre 528 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 6 Minneapolis 55403 612-338-0627, mndance.org 10 the number of dance companies that call the twin cities home. bell museum of natural history 10 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis 55455 612-624-7083, bellmuseum.org museums american swedish institute 2600 Park Avenue S., Minneapolis 55407 612-871-4907, asimn.org the bakken museum 3537 Zenith Avenue S., Minneapolis 55416 612-926-3878, thebakken.org 50 mallofamerica.com bloomington historical museum 10200 Penn Avenue S., Bloomington 55431 952-881-4114 bloomingtonhistoricalsociety.org frederick r. weisman art museum 333 E. River Road, Minneapolis 55455 612-625-9494, weisman.umn.edu minneaPolis institute of arts 2400 Third Avenue S., Minneapolis 55404 612-870-3200, artsmia.org minnesota children’s museum 10 W. Seventh Street, St. Paul 55102 651-225-6000, mcm.org minnesota history center 345 Kellogg Boulevard W., St. Paul 55102 651-259-3000, mnhs.org the museum of russian art 5500 Stevens Avenue S., Minneapolis 55419 612-821-9045, tmora.org nwa history centre 8101 34th Avenue S., Suite B-747 Bloomington 55425 952-698-4478, nwahistory.org science museum of minnesota & omnitheater 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul 55102 651-221-9444, smm.org photo steve henke cowles center for dance and the Performing arts 528 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis 55403 612-206-3636, thecowlescenter.org mill city museum 704 S. Second Street, Minneapolis 55401 612-341-7555, millcitymuseum.org guthrie mark vancleave walker todd buchanan mill city courtesy of mill city museum ballet minnesota 249 E. Fourth Street, St. Paul 55101 651-222-7919, balletminnesota.org bloomingtonmn.org 51 GETAWAY PACKAGES GETAWAY PACKAGES The Big Ticket™ THE OFFICIAL TWIN CITIES ATTRACTION PASS PHOTOS (from top): Barnacle Blast zip line; Minnesota Zoo; Water Park of America; BACKGROUND: Nickelodeon Universe NICKELODEON UNIVERSE ALLEN BRISSON-SMITH/SIDECAR ZIPLINE TJ TURNER ZOO COURTESY OF MINNESOTA ZOO COUPLE © SYDA PRODUCTIONS - FOTOLIA.COM The Big Ticket is a three-day bundled attractions pass that gives visitors a 30 percent savings on top Mall of America® and Twin Cities attractions. Once your ticket has been scanned at the first attraction, you are allowed to visit each attraction one time within three days. The Big Ticket is valid at any of the six Twin Cities attractions listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. NICKELODEON UNIVERSE® SEA LIFE® MINNESOTA AQUARIUM MINNESOTA ZOO SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA® GREAT CLIPS® IMAX® THEATRE WATER PARK OF AMERICA IMAX technology brings a larger-thanlife movie experience to the Minnesota Zoo. (Valid for one Water Park of America invites guests to enjoy aquatic activities in one of the largest indoor water parks in America. Experience thrilling attractions including Flow Rider Surf Simulator and the Lake Superior wave pool! Enjoy 27 rides on seven acres in the heart of Mall of America and meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters. (Includes unlimited ride wristband ($31.99). You must be at least 47 inches tall to ride on most rides.) Come face-to-face with 10,000 living sea creatures, some you can even touch. (Includes all-day entry.) View more than 4,300 animals from around the world in a lush tropical area, marine center, farm, boreal forest and tundra. (General admission and parking included.) The Science Museum features a nine-story domed Omnitheater, the world’s largest Triceratops and plenty of hands-on activities for the whole family. IMAX film. Upgrade fee of $5.50 required for any full-length feature films*.) *Great Clips IMAX reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. 30% Savings at Twin Cities Attractions ✔ Purchase THE BIG TICKET and receive a Mall of America Coupon Book. ✔ Purchase at BloomingtonMN.org or at GUEST SERVICES in NICKELODEON UNIVERSE $4 OFF ADULT THE BIG TICKET Mention code 3307BT or redeem this coupon at Guest Services in Nickelodeon Universe. Offer not valid with other discounts. BCVB Bloomington Getaway Packages INCREDIBLE HOTEL AND ATTRACTION PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! Purchase themed getaway packages: GIRLFRIEND GETAWAY, FAMILY FUN and THE BIG TICKET GETAWAY. Each getaway package includes a complimentary Mall of America Coupon Book, along with many no-cost extras that make each getaway package special for those who visit. If our themed packages do not suit your needs, create your own perfect getaway with a customized vacation, complete with discounted attraction tickets and added-value coupons. If you are looking for the perfect place to stay, Bloomington offers nearly 40 convenient accommodation options, from economy to luxury, and are all located within minutes of Mall of America®. Bloomington hotels offer FREE parking and shuttle service to and from MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport and Mall of America. For more information on these special deals, visit BloomingtonMN.org or call 888-795-3696. bloomingtonmn.org 53 EXPERIENCES 54 mallofamerica.com BEER © VOLFF - FOTOLIA.COM Go on an adventure in Bloomington. At Mall of America® you can embark on a competitive scavenger hunt starting at Dick’s Last Resort, take a cooking class with Ross Sveback, learning everything from basic techniques to crafting local and European fare, or go behind-the-scenes at SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, where you’ll get an exclusive look at a day in the life of an aquarist. Just minutes from the Mall you can hop in a canoe with Wilderness Inquiry and explore the Mississippi River, along the way spotting otters, eagles, songbirds and turtles and learning about the river and its history. Return from your travels with new memories to share. TOP COURTESY OF OF WILDERNESS INQUIRY ABOVE COURTESY WILDERNESS INQUIRY BOTTOMCOURTESY COURTESYOF OFBLOOMINGTON BLOOMINGTONCVB CVB BELOW Experiences BOTTLES © DMITRIMARUTA - FOTOLIA.COM WINE GLASS © MINERVA STUDIO - FOTOLIA.COM EXPERIENCES O N E -O F-A-K IN D D RIN K Local There has been great beer, wine and spirits coming out of Minnesota for years, but lately the number of options has exploded. While you’re here, visit where the beverages are made and taste the product on-site. In the southwest metro, just minutes from Bloomington and Mall of America®, you’ll find craft brews at ENKI Brewing, Excelsior Brewing Company, Lucid Brewing, Waconia Brewing Company and both beer and wine at Schram Vineyards Winery and Brewery. There’s plenty of beer poured in Minneapolis, too, at places like Indeed Brewing Company, 612 Brew and Fulton. If you prefer grapes over hops, local varietals are bottled at wineries like Parley Lake Winery and Sovereign Estate Winery. For unique and quality crafted spirits, visit J. Carver Distillery. We won’t let your glass go empty. bloomingtonmn.org 55 DINING DINING N DINE o matter your taste or budget, Mall of America® and the city of Bloomington have places to fill you up.. Experience entertaining dining at Cadillac Ranch, Rainforest Cafe and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., enjoy something elegant at CRAVE, FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar and Tucci Benucch, or try new options like Benihana and Hard Rock Cafe. At the Mall, you’re never far from somewhere to dine.. Beyond the Mall, Bloomington serves up tasty plates at places like Bloomington ChopHouse, Ciao Bella, Kincaid’s, Parma 8200, RedRossa Italian Grille and Cowboy Jack’s Saloon. Work up an appetite exploring, and we’ll be ready to fill you up. 56 mallofamerica.com BENIHANA TJ TURNER T I M E TO PHOTOS (clockwise): Pizza Studio; Benihana; CRAVE; Masu Sushi & Robata; BACKGROUND: Hard Rock Cafe bloomingtonmn.org 57 20% OFF DINING DINING your entire purchase Häagen-Dazs Shops Located on the 1ST floor East Side by the Rotunda (952) 854-9406 see back of visitor guide for tear-off coupon american girl bistro, mall of america Valid at participating Häagen-Dazs Shops. One coupon per person, one time only. Not good with any other offer. Duplicated or altered coupons will not be accepted. No cash value. ©HDIP, 2014 605-14-035 EXPIRES: 12/31/2015 benihana, mall of america AMERICAn gIRL bIstRO AMERICAn Mall of America 5160-1 Center Court, Bloomington 55425 877-247-5223 americangirl.com bEnIhAnA jApAnEsE Mall of America 358 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-594-6205, benihana.com bubbA guMp shRIMp CO. sEAFOOD Mall of America 396 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-853-6600, bubbagump.com buFFALO wILD wIngs AMERICAn Mall of America 312 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-346-3740, buffalowildwings.com CADILLAC RAnCh AMERICAn Mall of America 352 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-854-1004 cadillacranchgroup.com/mallofamerica CAntInA #1 MExICAn Mall of America 406 East Broadway, Bloomington 55425 952-854-6500, cantina1.com CRAVE AMERICAn Mall of America 368 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-854-5000, craveamerica.com 58 mallofamerica.com DICk’s LAst REsORt AMERICAn Mall of America 402 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 612-276-6995, dickslastresort.com hARD ROCk CAFE AMERICAn Mall of America South entrance to Nickelodeon Universe Bloomington 55425 952-853-7000, hardrock.com hOOtERs AMERICAn Mall of America 404 East Broadway, Bloomington 55425 952-854-3110, hooters.com sky DECk spORts gRILLE & LAnEs AMERICAn Mall of America 401 East Broadway, Bloomington 55425 952-500-8700, skydecklanes.com LOungE At hOusE OF COMEDy AMERICAn Mall of America 408 East Broadway, Bloomington 55425 952-858-8558, houseofcomedy.net tIgER sushI jApAnEsE Mall of America 100 North Garden, Bloomington 55425 952-876-9410, tigersushiusa.com MAsu sushI & RObAtA jApAnEsE Mall of America 344 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-896-6278, masusushiandrobata.com tOny ROMA’s AMERICAn Mall of America 346 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-854-7940, tonyromas.com nORDstROM CAFé AMERICAn Mall of America Level 3 Nordstrom, Bloomington 55425 952-883-2121, nordstrom.com tuCCI bEnuCCh ItALIAn/pIzzA Mall of America 114 West Market, Bloomington 55425 952-853-0200, tucci-benucch.com RAInFOREst CAFE AMERICAn Mall of America 102 South Avenue, Bloomington 55425 952-854-7500, rainforestcafe.com twIn CIty gRILL AMERICAn Mall of America 130 North Garden, Bloomington 55425 952-854-0200, twincitygrillrestaurant.com Ruby tuEsDAy AMERICAn Mall of America 234 North Garden, Bloomington 55425 952-854-8282, rubytuesday.com See Mall of America Directory for Complete MOA Dining Guide on page 25 AMERICAN american GIRL girl COURTESY courtesy OF of BLOOMINGTON bloomington CVB cvb MALL OF AMERICA bloomingtonmn.org 59 The Nation’s Largest Dinner Theatre Is Just Steps Away! 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Reserve your space at Benihana.com. Located on third floor by Macy’s 64 mallofamerica.com PHOTO MARC CARTER DINING AMERICAN DINING POOR RICHARD’S COMMON HOUSE 8301 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington 55437 952-835-8308 poorrichardscommonhouse.com bloomingtonmn.org 65 ACCOMMODATIONS ACCOMMODATIONS FIND A HOTEL CHECK RATES AVAILABILITY& BloomingtonMN.org T H E PLACE TO PHOTOS (clockwise): Radisson Blu Mall of America (top); Crowne Plaza Suites MSP Airport-Mall of America (middle); BACKGROUND: Bloomington, Minnesota 66 mallofamerica.com Stay B loomington is the ideal place to be because of its central location. Not only is it home to Mall of America®, the nation’s largest shopping and entertainment complex, but it’s just minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul and even closer to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. And with nearly 40 hotels, more than 8,200 guest rooms and even more on the way, there’s no shortage of options. Bloomington’s hotels range from luxury to economy, and include brands like Best Western, Country Inn and Suites, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn and Marriott. These properties offer the comforts of home and superior service, plus many have special packages for Mall of America that include MOATM coupon books, deals and airport Whether you’re here with the family, on business, with the free shuttles to the Mall and airport. girls or on your own, Bloomington has the perfect place to stay. bloomingtonmn.org 67 • • • • • E M B A S S Y Three Three Appletree Appletree Square Square Bloomington Bloomington 55425 55425 952-854-9000 952-854-9000 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 211 211 0.01 0.01 • • • • • • • • • • • • E M B A S S Y 68 mallofamerica.com Free in Business Center $6 in Rooms SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO MOA KITCHENETTES • • • • $AVE 7901 34th Avenue S. Bloomington 55425 952-854-1000 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 310 0.5 104 3 • • • • • • • • • • $10 Extended Stay America • • • • • 273 273 • • • • 234 234 0 0 • • • • • • • • • • 153 153 55 • • • • • • • • • • 203 203 11 • • • • • • • • • 256 256 6 6 • • • • • • • • • 430 430 0.5 0.5 • • • • • • • • • 144 144 6 6 564 564 77 DoubleTree DoubleTree By By Hilton Hilton Bloomington Bloomington Minneapolis Minneapolis South South 7800 7800 Normandale Normandale Boulevard Boulevard Bloomington Bloomington 55439 55439 952-835-7800 952-835-7800 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels S U I T E S H O T E L S ® 7956 Lyndale Avenue S. Bloomington 55420 952-884-1400 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis Bloomington/ Mall of America 2401 American Boulevard E. Bloomington 55425 952-858-8475 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • • (Not In Meeting Space) Days Days Inn Inn Bloomington Bloomington West West 7851 7851 Normandale Normandale Boulevard Boulevard Bloomington Bloomington 55435 55435 952-835-7400 952-835-7400 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $11 $11 132 • • • • • • • • • • • • previous spread: bloomington tj turner suitcase ©nomad-soul - fotolia.com radisson blu gerry o’leary pool courtesy crowne Plaza suites msP airPort mall of america Hotel room © rilueda - fotolia.com Crowne Crowne Plaza Plaza Minneapolis Minneapolis International International AirportAirportMall Mall of of America America 2800 American Boulevard W. Bloomington 55431 952-884-4811 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport Crowne Crowne Plaza Plaza Bloomington Bloomington 5401 5401 Green Green Valley Valley Drive Drive Bloomington Bloomington 55437 55437 952-831-8000 952-831-8000 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels S U I T E S H O T E L S ® $AVE Courtyard Courtyard Minneapolis Minneapolis Bloomington Bloomington 7800 7800 Bloomington Bloomington Avenue Avenue Bloomington Bloomington 55425 55425 952-876-0100 952-876-0100 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels WI-FI COST • • • • • Country Country Inn Inn & & Suites Suites Bloomington Bloomington West West 5120 5120 American American Boulevard Boulevard W. W. Bloomington Bloomington 55437 55437 952-831-9595 952-831-9595 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 3 FREE WI-FI 55 Country Country Inn Inn & & Suites Suites at at Mall Mall of of America America 2221 2221 Killebrew Killebrew Drive Drive Bloomington Bloomington 55425 55425 952-854-5555 952-854-5555 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) 135 135 Comfort Comfort Inn Inn Airport Airport 1321 1321 E. E. 78th 78th Street Street Bloomington Bloomington 55425 55425 952-854-3400 952-854-3400 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 218 Embassy Suites Bloomington Best Best Western Western Plus Plus Bloomington Bloomington Hotel Hotel at at Mall Mall of of America America 1901 1901 Killebrew Killebrew Drive Drive Bloomington Bloomington 55425 55425 952-854-8200 952-854-8200 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels TOTAL # OF ROOMS SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO MOA DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) TOTAL # OF ROOMS ACCOMMODATIONS 4201 4201 American American Boulevard Boulevard W. W. Bloomington Bloomington 55437 55437 952-835-6643 952-835-6643 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels bloomingtonmn.org 69 ACCOMMODATIONS AmericInn AmericInn Hotel Hotel and and Suites Suites Bloomington Bloomington West West • • • • 5151 American Boulevard W. Bloomington 55437 952-830-1300 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • $AVE SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO • • • SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT 6.5 • • • • • • • $AVE Microtel Inn & Suites 108 5.5 • • • • • • • • • • 801 E. 78th Street Bloomington 55420 952-854-6600 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 75 1 472 0.1 46 1 • Airport only • • • • • • Minneapolis Airport Marriott 257 5 • • • • • • • • • 300 0.5 • • • • • • • • • 171 5 • • • • • • • • 160 4.5 • • • • Weekends 2020 American Boulevard E. Bloomington 55425 952-854-7441 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels $10 Hilton Minneapolis/ St. Paul Airport 3800 American Boulevard E. Bloomington 55425 952-854-2100 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels SHUTTLE TO MOA • • • Hilton Minneapolis/ Bloomington Hotel 3900 American Boulevard W. Bloomington 55437 952-893-9500 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) 1 Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Bloomington 5140 American Boulevard W. Bloomington 55437 952-831-1012 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels TOTAL # OF ROOMS SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO MOA DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) ACCOMMODATIONS TOTAL # OF ROOMS 146 • • • • • $13 Northwood Inn & Suites Just Lobby 1225 E. 78th Street Bloomington 55425 952-854-3322 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels $10 • • • Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport South 1201 W. 94th Street Bloomington 55431 952-884-8211 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington West 7770 Johnson Avenue Bloomington 55435 952-893-9999 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 200 0.5 Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Mall of America 2261 Killebrew Drive Bloomington 55425 952-854-0900 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 144 0 Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport—South 7800 International Drive Bloomington 55425 952-854-0700 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • • • • • 126 0.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5151 American Boulevard. W., Bloomington, MN 55437 (952) 830-1300 • lq.com • • • • 233 Updated Guest Rooms with 23 Suites • Pillow-top mattresses in all rooms • Near MSP Airport and Mall of America • • • • La Quinta Inn BloomingtonMinneapolis 7815 Nicollet Avenue S. Bloomington 55420 952-881-7311 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 70 mallofamerica.com • La Quinta Inn & Suites Bloomington West Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis Airport/ Mall of America 1601 American Boulevard E. Bloomington 55425 952-854-1687 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • 183 2 • • • • • • Free Bright Side Breakfast Free high speed wireless internet Free airport shuttle (24-hour service) Free scheduled Mall of America shuttle • Business Center & Meeting Space • Airport Parking with Stay & Go rates • Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness center • Flat Screen TVs with HD programming • Restaurants and lounges nearby bloomingtonmn.org 71 ACCOMMODATIONS 2860 Metro Drive Bloomington 55425 952-854-7600 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 233 La Quinta Inn & Suites Hampton Inn & Suites 5 • • • • • • • • • • • $AVE Quality Inn & Suites Mall of America/MSP Airport 814 American Boulevard E. Bloomington 55420 952-854-5558 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • • • • • • SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT 1 SHUTTLE TO MOA 403 • • • • • • • • • • $AVE Ramada Bloomington Minneapolis Airport Mall 142 1 • • • • • • • • Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Drive Bloomington 55425 952-881-5258 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 1700 E. American Boulevard Bloomington 55425 952-854-8700 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) 209 TOTAL # OF ROOMS SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO MOA DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) TOTAL # OF ROOMS ACCOMMODATIONS 4460 W. 78th Street Circle Bloomington 55435 952-831-3131 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America 500 0 • • • Breaking new ground Connect with friends and family at our newly renovated hotel. The full transformation will be complete by April 2015. • • • • • 2300 American Boulevard E. Bloomington 55420 952-854-3411 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels • • • • 255 • Residence Inn Minneapolis/Bloomington 7850 Bloomington Avenue Bloomington 55425 952-876-0900 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 128 0.5 • • • • • • • • • $10 million renovation Brand new destination restaurant Visit us at sheratonbloomingtonhotel.com or call 952-835-1900 ©2014 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preferred Guest, SPG, Sheraton and their logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates. 72 mallofamerica.com bloomingtonmn.org 73 ACCOMMODATIONS Park Plaza • • • 7800 Second Avenue S. Bloomington 55420 952-888-8800 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels Guest Rooms $AVE 113 1 • • • • • • • • • SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO MOA 1.5 • • • $AVE • • • • • • USA - tripadvisor.com • FIND A Staybridge Suites 5150 American Boulevard W. Bloomington 55437 952-831-7900 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) • 6 Springhill Suites Minneapolis St. Paul Airport/ Mall of America 2870 Metro Drive Bloomington 55425 952-854-0300 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels TOTAL # OF ROOMS SELLS THE BIG TICKET™ WI-FI COST FREE WI-FI PETS ACCEPTED FITNESS CENTER LOUNGE WHIRLPOOL SAUNA INDOOR POOL KITCHENETTES COMP. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ON-SITE RESTAURANT SHUTTLE TO METRO SHUTTLE TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO MOA DISTANCE FROM MOA (MILES) ACCOMMODATIONS TOTAL # OF ROOMS 283 127 5.5 • • • • • • • • • • • HOTEL Get great advice for your next Bloomington vacation from millions of travelers on TripAdvisor. cHEck raTEs & aVaILaBILITY BloomingtonMN.org BloomingtonMN.org/hotels $AVE Easy Long WEEkEnds. Make your family vacation more memorable by staying at AmericInn Hotel & Suites® Bloomington West. We’ll take good care of you with a long list of family-friendly amenities designed to save you money and make your stay with us something you’ll want to write home about. AmericInn.com | 800.634.3444 Free, hot, home-style breakfast favorites Free hotel-wide, high-speed wireless Internet Free Local Shuttle Indoor pool and whirlpool Our comfortable and quieter rooms start at just $99.00 + tax, and children 12 and under stay free!* Book your stay today by calling [952] 835.6643. 952.893.9500 | 1.800.445.8667 *GOOD ONLY AT THIS LOCATION. OFFER EXPIRES 12/30/15. ©2013 AMERICINN INTERNATIONAL, LLC AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES BLOOMINGTON WEST 4201 American Blvd W | Bloomington, MN 55437 952.835.6643 | [email protected] ® 74 mallofamerica.com 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437 www.bloomingtonhilton.com bloomingtonmn.org 75 ACCOMMODATIONS 5601 W. 78th Street Bloomington 55439 952-835-1900 BloomingtonMN.org/Hotels 142 Super 8 Bloomington/ Airport Sheraton Bloomington Hotel SPORTS SPORTS Game T I ME T hrow on a jersey and get ready to cheer because you’re visiting one of the few Midwest metropolitan areas to have all major sports teams represented.. In Minneapolis, the Vikings temporarily play the field at TCF Bank Stadium until the team’s new digs are completed, while the Twins hit for the skyline at one of the nation’s best ballparks, Target Field. Next door at Target Center, you’ll find the two-time championship-winning Lynx sharing the court with the Timberwolves.. Minnesota is known as the “State of Hockey,” which explains why the Wild play to full crowds at Xcel Energy Center every year. Plus, the University of Minnesota Gophers offer teams of all kinds to get excited about. This summer, from July 3-16, the Twin Cities welcomes the 2015 National Senior Games. Minnesotans are proud in their tradition of living healthy lifestyles, and we are looking forward to hosting 12,000 athletes ages 50 and older from all over the country. No matter where you go, there’s a team to root for. 76 mallofamerica.com PHOTOS (clockwise): Minnesota Wild; Minnesota Vikings; TCF Bank Stadium; Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins; BACKGROUND: Target Field bloomingtonmn.org 77 than 0e0 0p,0 24 ar le o pe o ted t expec d the n atte 16 20 Cup. Ryder 2016 Ryder Cup I n 2016 the world’s greatest golfers will gather here for the Ryder Cup. Golf’s preeminent event will take place at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, just 20 minutes from Bloomington. And it’s not too early to plan. Premier Golf, the only official source for Ryder Cup packages, will start offering them in 2015, which will include season tickets, accommodations, meals, round trip transportation and more. Whether you’re here for the event or not, Bloomington and the surrounding area offer top golf courses to tee off at, including Legends Golf Club, Chaska Town Course, The Meadows at Mystic Lake, Deer Run Golf Course and The Wilds Golf Club. For information on all state golf courses, visit Explore Minnesota Golf at exploreminnesotagolf.com Visit premiergolf.com to be the first to review information on exclusive Ryder Cup packages. 78 mallofamerica.com CHASKA TOWN COURSE HAZELTINE CLUBHOUSE TJ TURNER GOLF CLUBS © KONSTANTIN SUTYAGIN - FOTOLIA.COM BOTTOM COURTESY OF CHASKA TOWN COURSE HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PREVIOUS SPREAD: TARGET FIELD TODD BUCHANAN MINNESOTA WILD ©2012 BRICE KLUCKHOHN MINNESOTA VIKINGS TJ TURNER TCF BANK STADIUM TODD BUCHANAN JOE MAUER WILLIAM A. GUERRO/SOUTHECREEK GLOBAL MEDIA SPORTS More MOA INFO MOA™ IN FORM AT ION RETAIL HOURS Stores are open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Some restaurants and attractions are open on Thanksgiving and Easter. Hours for restaurants and attractions may vary from retail hours. For exact hours, visit mallofamerica.com and click on hours or phone “One Call for the Mall” at 952-883-8800. Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. PARENTAL ESCORT POLICY While all children are welcome at Mall of America®, the Parental Escort Policy requires that the Mall’s youngest guests, those 16 and younger, be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. Anyone 21 years or younger should be prepared to show a driver’s license, state identification card or passport during the Parental Escort hours. One adult can escort up to 10 children, 16 years of age and younger. MALL OF AMERICA One Call for the Mall Text us your question Mall of America Tourism Nickelodeon Universe® American Girl® SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium Theatres at Mall of America® Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy The LEGO® Store A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation Moose Mountain Adventure Golf 952-883-8800 952-479-4839 800-879-3555 888-276-6679 877-247-5223 952-883-0202 952-883-8900 mallofamerica.com mallofamerica.com mallofamerica.com nickelodeonuniverse.com americangirl.com visitsealife.com theatresmoa.com 952-858-8558 952-858-8949 952-920-3519 houseofcomedy.net lego.com flyaces.com 952-883-8777 mallofamerica.com Minneapolis is home to the Minnesota Vikings football team temporarily playing at TCF Bank Stadium, Minnesota Twins baseball team at Target Field and Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx basketball at Target Center. The city also features the Guthrie Theater, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Hennepin Theatre District, beautiful lakes and numerous parks. St. Paul is home to the Minnesota Wild hockey team at Xcel Energy Center, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Science Museum of Minnesota and Fitzgerald Theater, where Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion is broadcast. Minnesota, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” has championship golf courses, first-class resorts, hundreds of campgrounds, excellent fishing and boating and many other activities for a memorable family vacation. AREA INFORMATION Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau Explore Minnesota Tourism Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 952-858-8500 888-868-7476 800-262-7799 BloomingtonMN.org exploreminnesota.com mysticlake.com HIGHLIGHTS OF MOA™ AREA TOURISM The area around Mall of America offers unlimited vacation activities. Bloomington features nearly 40 hotels and packages that include attraction tickets and other family activities. Visit BloomingtonMN.org or call 800-346-4289. bloomingtonmn.org 79 GETTING AROUND ONLINE RESOURCES MALL OF AMERICA & BLOOMINGTON, MN VISITORS GUIDE GETTING AROUND The virtual companion to this Mall of America & Bloomington, MN Visitors Guide makes planning easy with searchable listings (hotel, dining, attractions), photos, maps and much more. To keep all this information in the palm of your hand, be sure to download this guide in your mobile app store. Travel BLOOMINGTONMN.ORG P L A N N I N G & TO O L S Conveniently located minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America®, the city of Bloomington is the perfect place to start any adventure in the Twin Cities metro area. Nearly 40 Bloomington hotels are located within 10 minutes of Mall of America and offer shuttle service to the Mall and airport. And the city is located on one of the area’s main freeways, making it easy to zip over to either downtown. Or leave your travel to us and board the METRO, which connects Mall of America to the airport and both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. With so much to see and do in and around Bloomington, it’s wise to take a few minutes and plan your can’t-miss adventures by using one of the many helpful travel tools at your disposal. DIRECTIONS TO MALL OF AMERICA Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the crossroads of Interstate 494 and Highway 77, five minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and 15 minutes from the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. DRIVING DIRECTIONS From West: 94 East to 494 South to 77 South. Exit on Killebrew Drive or Lindau Lane. From East: 94 West to 494 West. Exit on 24th Avenue. From North: 35 South to 35W South to 494 East. Exit on 24th Avenue. From South: 35W North to 494 East. Exit on 24th Avenue. THE BASICS AIRPORT For air travelers, Mall of America is only three miles (five kilometers) from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The airport (divided into two terminals) is a major hub that offers nonstop service from points throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Mexico. CAR Motorists enjoy the convenience of the east-west stretch of 494 that connects Bloomington’s many hotels and restaurants to Mall of America and MSP International Airport. The freeway brings drivers to 35W and 35E, which link 494 to both downtown areas. PARK More than 20,000 FREE parking spaces (many covered) make Mall of America a great destination for travel. Parking ramps are located on the east and west sides of the Mall. In addition, a surface lot is located at the north entrance. An overflow parking area is located north of the Mall across Lindau Lane. 80 mallofamerica.com The Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau website is a veritable treasure trove of useful, interactive information to help even the most seasoned travelers plan their visit to the city. Visit the site for sample itineraries, local events calendar, interactive maps and searchable databases of area hotels, nightlife, restaurants and shopping. And don’t forget to download the coupons and getaway packages at bloomington-coupons.com (see page 87 to clip and save the coupons now)! MALLOFAMERICA.COM Be sure to visit mallofamerica.com before you arrive to get a jump on the 520 stores and more than 50 restaurants using the site’s searchable directories. While there, check out the Mall’s events, attractions and great deals. FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE HAPPENINGS / bloomingtonminnesota / @bloomingtoncvb / MallofAmerica / @MallofAmerica TAXI Taxi stands are found in the Transit Center, located in the sub-level of the East parking ramp off of 24th Avenue. To Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: $14 To downtown Minneapolis: $30 To downtown St. Paul: $25 Prices for taxis are subject to change. BUS The Twin Cities’ extensive bus system connects Bloomington with both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Arrive and depart from Mall of America easily at the Mall’s Transit Station. Fares range from $1.75 to $3 depending on type of bus and time of day. Rides within downtown zones only cost 50 cents. For up-to-date bus information, visit metrotransit.org. All charter, school and motor coach buses drop-off and pick-up passengers at the Transit Station. Free bus parking is available in the north surface lot, access from Lindau Lane. SHUTTLE Please check with individual hotels for schedules and availability of hotel shuttles to Mall of America. Shuttles pick-up and drop-off passengers at the Transit Station. TRAIN The 19 stations on the METRO Blue Line take riders from Mall of America in Bloomington to Target Field on the north side of downtown Minneapolis. From there you can connect to the METRO Green Line, which has 23 stations (five shared with the Blue Line) that will take you to downtown St. Paul. Fares range from $1.75 to $2.25 depending on time of day. Tickets can be purchased at Metro Transit stores or at METRO stops. Riders must pay before boarding ($180 fine for failure to do so). Train schedules are available online and at most stops. Travel time from the Mall to the airport is 10-12 minutes and to Minneapolis it is 30 minutes. TRANSPORTATION CONTACT INFO AAA Minnesota 952-927-2600, aaa.com Airport Taxi & Town Taxi 952-777-7700, airporttaximn.com Metro Transit City Bus and METRO 612-373-3333, metrotransit.org Suburban Green & White Taxi 952-884-8888, surburbantaxi.com bloomingtonmn.org 81 T HE METRO Metro SYST E M THE METRO Nicollet Mall Station MINNEAPOLIS Dine al fresco along Nicollet Avenue at any number of streetside restaurants and bars. 33 Sit out in the sun or under the stars and enjoy Twins baseball at one of the best ballparks in the country, Target Field. 22 22 East Bank Station 22 Raymond Avenue Station West Bank Station Downtown East/Metrodome Station 22 Stadium Village Station Cedar-Riverside Station There’s music, theater and nightlife by the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus, at venues like the Mixed Blood Theatre and Theatre in the Round. 33 Franklin Avenue Station 2 Westgate Station 22 Government Plaza Station 3 2 Fairview Avenue Station Cheer on the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers at one of three nearby facilities. Find the football team on the field at TCF Bank Stadium, men’s basketball at Williams Arena, and men’s hockey at Mariucci Arena. Attend “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” at the nearby Minnesota State Fairgrounds. For the 12 days leading up to Labor Day the grounds are filled with food on a stick, barn animals, concerts and other entertainment. Visit Tower Hill Park to see the “witch’s hat” water tower, said to be the inspiration for Bob Dylan’s song “All Along the Watchtower.” Check out the Midtown Global Market 2 or Mercado Central for shopping and dining along Lake Street. Walk through the Little Mekong neighborhood, where along a fiveblock stretch you’ll find more than a dozen restaurants and delis serving food native to China, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Capitol / Rice Street Station Here you’ll find the Minnesota State Capitol, a Renaissance-style building designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert. Standout features include a dome that echoes that of St. Peter’s Basilica, a golden quadriga and the House, Senate and Supreme Court chambers. Tours are offered daily. Robert Street Station Dale Street Station Union Depot Station Victoria Street Station Lexington Parkway Station Hamline Avenue Station 10th Street Station In the wintertime, Rice Park turns into a winter wonderland complete with a skating rink and giant Christmas tree. In the summer, spot the statues of Peanuts characters and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Visit the nearby Landmark Center, Saint Paul Central Library, or make your way to the Minnesota Children’s Museum. S T. P A U L 22 46th Street Station The restored railroad station where you’ll be dropped off is a site in itself, but you can also walk to the picturesque Mears Park, or seasonally, pick up fresh produce at the Saint Paul Farmers’ Market. Central Station 38th Street Station 2 Western Avenue Station Snelling Avenue Station Prospect Park Station 22 Lake Street/Midtown Station 2 22 METRO Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station Target Field Station Trains run every 10 minutes during rush hours. Riders can purchase a rail pass at any of the ticket machines located at each station. Purchase a twoand-a-half-hour fare for $2.25 during rush hours, $1.75 non-rush hours and weekends, a six-hour pass for $4 ($3.50 on weekends), or a day pass for $6. Call 612-373-3333 or visit metrotransit.org WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 3 50th Street/Minnehaha Park Station See Minnehaha Falls, the 53-foot waterfall that inspired Henry W. Longfellow’s poem “Song of Hiawatha,” and the nearby statue of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. Minneapolis Downtown Zone (Ride in zone for 50¢) METRO Green Line METRO Blue Line Rail Station Approx. travel time between stations (in minutes) & & & & & 22 2 22 VA Medical Center Station 2 Fort Snelling Station 22 2 restored fort and National Fort Snelling: This Historic Landmark sits above the Mississippi River and is open May through October. Park & Ride lot Airport 22 MSP Airport Terminal 1 Lindbergh Station International Airport: Easy access 2 to Minneapolis St. Paul’s two airport terminals makes travel a breeze. 22 2 MSP Airport Terminal 2 Humphrey Station 22 Bloomington Central Station 22 22 Mall of America Station With 520 stores, Mall of America is the nation’s largest mall. Enjoy four stories of dining, movies and entertainment, including Nickelodeon Universe. 44 No fare is required between the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminal stations. Trains operate 24 hours2a day between the airport stations. American Boulevard 2 Station 28th Avenue Station 2 B LO O M I N GTO N 82 mallofamerica.com STONE ARCH BRIDGE ©ANDREYKR - FOTOLIA.COM MINNEHAHA FALLS ©STTA - FOTOLIA.COM AIRPLANES COURTESY OF DELTA AIRLINES MINNESOTA CAPITOL © SCRUGGELGREEN - FOTOLIA.COM DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS © PICTUREGUY32 - FOTOLIA.COM KEY WEEKDAY TRAIN HOURS BLUE LINE Northbound* First train: 4:13 a.m. Last train: 2:07 a.m. Southbound** First train: 4:02 a.m. Last train: 1:13 a.m. * Departing Mall of America Station ** Departing Target Field Station GREEN LINE Eastbound* First train: 4:04 a.m. Last train: 3:16 a.m. Westbound** First train: 3 a.m. Last train: 2:14 a.m. * Departing Target Field Station ** Departing Union Depot Station bloomingtonmn.org 2 83 84 mallofamerica.com bloomingtonmn.org 85 An Insider’s Guide To Minneapolis – St. Paul Theater, music, parks – there’s a lot to do in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Search 900+ listings for the restaurant that feels right SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM Best Bets to plays, festivals, games and more worth your time Jewelry, fashion, groceries and more of the top shops A quick reference for accommodations in the cities Our top picks for dining, shopping, entertainment and accommodations 2015 COUPONS & DEALS CLIP & SAVE OR DOWNLOAD AT BLOOMINGTON-COUPONS.COM Search and sort by: Plus: Happy Hour Details • Maps And Directions • Nearby Recommendations • Transportation Visit TourMSP.com from the publishers of HARD ROCK CAFE SEA LIFE CHRISTOPHER SHAFFNER Near Me • Alphabetical • Category • Average Price For Restaurants 15% OFF HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES BLOOMINGTON MINNEAPOLIS AIRPORT AREA WEST The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington Minneapolis Airport Area West is located off of I-494 and France Avenue. 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The aesthetic of Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America follows a design vision that is a tantalizing fusion of the excitement of Mall of America with the energy and vibe of the Hard Rock brand. OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/15 20% OFF HÄAGEN-DAZS SHOPS HARD ROCK CAFE CANTERBURY PARK CODE: BVG2015 OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/15 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE LIVE RACING ADMISSION Canterbury Park is home to the excitement of live horse racing every summer, a 24/7 card casino with table games and poker action, and special events throughout the year. Located just 20 minutes from Mall of America in RiverSouth, Canterbury Park invites you to come play. Enjoy buy one, get one free live racing admission any day during the 2015 live race season. Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7223 CanterburyPark.com Live Racing: May 15–Sept. 12 Card Casino: Open 24/7 BCVB CODE: DBMOA2015 OFFER EXPIRES 09/12/15 ENJOY 15% OFF PEEPS AND COMPANY® Peeps and Company® is an interactive, unique shopping experience. 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Not valid with any other discounts or promotions or for separate charge attractions. Additional restrictions may apply. Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Boulevard Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-9500 mnzoo.org BCVB 15% OFF $20 OFF $100 purchase JM CREMP’S Cannot be combined with any other coupon, offer or discount. One coupon per customer. Not valid online or any prior purchases. If you want a life filled with adventure, you better start when you’re young. JM Cremp’s Adventure Store is more than just a store. It’s a place where adventurous boys and their families can find toys, games, resources, tools, and ideas to enhance their boyhood dreams. JM Cremps Mall of America 60 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 877-469-0673 jmcremps.com BCVB FREE* BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. Located on the third floor of the legendary Mall of America, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is your home for food and fun. Stop by with the whole family after a day of shopping and enjoy shrimp, just the way you like it, along with ribs, burgers, pasta, salads and more! *With the purchase of two adult entrées (one per table). kid’s meal for ages 10 and under. Not valid with any other discount. Tax and gratuity not included. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Mall of America 396 South Avenue Bloomington, MN 55425 952-853-6600 bubbagump.com BCVB CODE: Visitors Guide OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/15 $2 OFF THE WORKS MUSEUM The Works Museum is all about handson engineering fun for kids and families. Explore, build, and create with our interactive exhibits, and try design challenges like making mini-catapults or straw rockets. Bring in your creative kids today! admission Valid for up to four admissions. May not be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid for Tech Fest on 2/28/15 and Robot Day on 4/11/15, birthday parties, camps, field trips, or group visits. The The Works Works Museum Museum 9740 9740 Grand Grand Avenue Avenue S. S. Bloomington, Bloomington, MN MN 55420 55420 952-888-4262 952-888-4262 theworks.org theworks.org Please Please visit visit our our website website for for current current hours. hours. BCVB any one service SOLIMAR SPA OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/15 Cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon, or discount. Limit one coupon per customer. Must present coupon at the time of checkout. Coupon cannot be applied to past transactions. Solimar’s beautiful and calming environment, high quality services, and excellent staff create a time and place that is about taking care of you. Solimar is a full service day and wellness spa, solely dedicated to offering unique ways to relax, rejuvenate, and beautify your body, mind, and spirit. 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Box 100 Chanhassen, MN 55317 For Tickets: 952-934-1525 ChanhassenDT.com BCVB HOLIDAY INN BLOOMINGTON AIRPORT SOUTH Complimentary airport and Mall of America shuttle • free parking • microwaves and refrigerators in every room • poolside guestroom upgrades • free wireless Internet in guestrooms and public areas • onsite Green Mill restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/15 PROMO CODE: BLOOM15 OFFER EXPIRES 12/30/15 25% OFF best flexible room rate Call 952-884-8211 and ask for the “One Stop Shop” rate. Based on availability. Present this coupon at check-in. 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Public cruises include Sightseeing, Sunday brunch, Friday Night Dinner, Happy Hour & Pizza and more! $3 OFF any ride package valued at $20 or more, including unlimited ride wristbands Not valid with any other offer or discount. Open seasonally May–September. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit four discounts per coupon. Valid through September 2015. Como Como Town Town Amusement Amusement Park Park 1301 1301 Midway Midway Parkway Parkway St. St. Paul, Paul, MN MN 55103 55103 651-487-2121 651-487-2121 comotown.com comotown.com BCVB CODE: CODE: BVG2015 BVG2015 OFFER OFFER EXPIRES EXPIRES 9/30/15 9/30/15 on Saturdays The AmericInn Bloomington West hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Bloomington, just minutes from Mall of America. Our complimentary shuttle service to the Mall and local businesses will keep you moving! We are proud to be one of the top value hotels in the area, providing the amenities you want most and delivering them at the highest level possible starting with clean, comfortable, quieter guestrooms and exceptional guest service. Save $3 per adult fare! Book Online using discount code “MOA3” at checkout! Offer not valid with any other offers. Pricing subject to change. Paradise Charter Cruises Lake Minnetonka Boarding Location Port of Excelsior, 2 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331 Mississippi River Boarding Location Bohemian Flats Park, 2150 West River Park Way Minneapolis, MN 55415 952-474-8058 • twincitiescruises.com BCVB AmericInn Bloomington West 4201 American Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55437 952-835-6643 americinn.com BCVB entire purchase COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR Columbia has been creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938. Columbia has channeled its passion for the outdoors into technologies and products that keep people warm, dry, cool, and protected year-round. a purchase of $25 or more Exclusions may apply. BCVB $2 OFF (Space may be limited.) See the homes of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis, the Guthrie Theater, the Minnesota State Capitol and other Twin Cities icons aboard the comfortable motorcoaches operated by Award-Winning City Tours & Gray Line. Also avilable are excursions that take in historic Stillwater and the scenic St. Croix River, as well as the option of combining a Minneapolis motorcoach tour with a Mississippi River cruise. Call for times and departures. Award-Winning City Tours & Gray Line 1650 W. 82nd Street, Suite 125 Minneapolis, MN 55431 612-929-8687 awardwinningcitytours.com BCVB A traditional steakhouse with contemporary flair, specializing in tender steaks, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list. We proudly serve Meat by Linz – Heritage Beef Steaks. 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