Bloomington (Minnesota)

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Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (IATA Flight Code: MSP) and home to the Mall of America and the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population presence of 82,893 people (as of 2022)

Travel to Bloomington (Minnesota)

Bloomington is centrally located and convenient to many Twin Cities Metro area attractions. Bloomington is located roughly 10 miles south of Minneapolis.

Fly to Bloomington (Minnesota)

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is located near Bloomington and from there it is easy to get on a light rail train to take you into the city.

How to travel to Bloomington (Minnesota) by car

Bloomington is intersected by two major interstates and a number of major highways.Interstate 35W runs north/south through the center of Bloomington. Interstate 494 runs east/west along Bloomington's northern edge, intersecting with Interstate 35W near the center of the city.

How to take public transportation in Bloomington (Minnesota)

There are no regional buses that have drop off points in Bloomington. The nearest Greyhound bus terminal is located in downtown Minneapolis (see Minneapolis#By bus). The bus terminal is located at 950 Hawthorne Ave (at 10th St, one block west of Hennepin) in downtown Minneapolis and is 4-5 blocks away from the light railway station, which you can take into Bloomington. If you need to get into Bloomington from anywhere else in the Twin Cities metro area, you can generally take a local bus or light rail line. Metro Transit is the public transit authority for the entire Twin Cities area, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington. Their website has a great and easy to use route finder .

Get Around

Bloomington has abundant public transit options and it is well connected to Minneapolis and St. Paul and other city's in the Twin Cities metro area. The south end of the METRO Blue Line light rail ends in Bloomington at the Mall of America, giving easy access from Bloomington to Downtown Minneapolis for a sports game, shopping or night out on the town. Within the city of Bloomington and there are a plethora of bus lines to get you just about anywhere that you need to go.

Bloomington's uses the same public transit system as the rest of the Twin Cities Metro area, including Minneapolis and St. Paul. This integrated system is called Metro Transit. Metro Transit fares are valid for 2 1/2 hours of unlimited transfers from first use and are valid on all Metro Transit buses and light Rail (excluding the Northstar Light Rail Line which requires an additional fare.)

Adult fares as of 2011 are $1.75 non rush/$2.25 rush ($2.25 for express busses during non rush hours and $3.00 for express buses during rush hour.) Discounts apply for senior citizens and children, as well as disabled veterans and people with disabilities. Up to 3 children under the age of 5 ride for free with a paid adult fare ].

What to See

• Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium 120 East Broadway 44.8542,-93.2422 inside Mall of America ☎ +1 952 883-0202 $20-25 Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium MoA Aquarium Visit the world's largest underground aquarium and see over 5,000 marine creatures! From 360 pound sea turtles to young sea horses, you will find everything you were hoping to see in the underwater adventure. Scuba Certified, try scuba diving with 9 foot sharks.

• Bloomington Civic Theatre 1800 West Old Shakopee Road 44.8257,-93.3021 located in the Bloomington Arts Center/Bloomington Civic Plaza ☎ +1 952 563-8575 $14-28 The Bloomington Civic Theatre offers a variety of plays and concerts in many different styles and genres. From musicals to comedies, symphony orchestra concerts to blue grass, you are sure to find something for everyone's taste. Looking for a night out on the town? Upgrade your ticket to a package that includes dinner at Kincaids for $31 additional.

• The Works Museum 9740 Grand Ave 44.827168,-93.286296 north of 98th Street ☎ +1 952 888-4262 Opening Hours: June - Aug: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM; September: Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM; October - May: Monday,Thursday - Friday 9AM Monday - 3PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM $8.50, free for children 2 and under - Children's engineering and design museum with hand-on exhibits.

Top Travel Tips

• Hyland Hills Ski Area - Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area - 8800 Chalet Road 44.8436,-93.3639 at Hyland Lake Park Reserve ☎ +1 763 694-7800 +1 952 835-1180 Hyland Hills Ski Area -QQ92656 With 175 feet of vertical, it may be the shortest ski resort you ever experience.

• Water Park of America - 1700 E American Blvd 44.8611,-93.251 +1-877-757-5433 Water Park of America - Water_Park_of_America "America's biggest indoor water park"

• Nickelodeon Universe In Mall of America 44.854167,-93.242222 - Nickelodeon Universe - EF-Mall of America "A large indoor amusement park in the middle of the Mall of America. It has 3 roller coasters in addition to many different rides."

• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd E 44.859772,-93.216316 located near the Mall of America ☎ +1 952 854-5900 Opening Hours: Visitor center: Winter Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 4PM, Summer Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM. Refuge lands open from sunrise to sunset daily Free Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Bevcwithprairiefws . The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife refuge is located right on the Minnesota River and provides a sanctuary for wildlife and migrating birds. The Visitor Center offers fascinating interactive exhibits about the area's natural history. There are an abundance of hiking trails and the refuge offers educational programs as well as picnic grounds and cross country skiing in the winter. Thit is a great place to take the kids if they haven't burned off all of their excess energy at the Mall of America!
• Normandale Japanese Garden 9700 France Ave South 44.830948,-93.331310 ☎ +1 952 487-8200 Opening Hours: 24 hours daily Free This serene spot is located next to Normandale Community College. It offers a restful spot to contemplate or walk, as well as a great located for weddings and photo shoots.

• Bloomington Arts Center 1800 West Old Shakopee Road 44.8254,-93.3025 ☎ +1 952 563-8587 Opening Hours: Gallery hours Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 10PM Exhibitions are free, classes vary in price The Bloomington Arts Center is located in the Bloomington Civic Plaza. It offers six exhibits a year as well as art classes for adults and children.

• Pinnacle Rock Climbing Tower located in REI - 750 West American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 884-4315 Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed / Thursday and Friday: 5PM Monday - 8PM (estimated) / Saturday and Sunday: 11AM Monday - 4PM (estimated) $10 / climber An indoor climbing tower for all ages and climbing abilities.

Shopping in Bloomington (Minnesota)

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• Mall of America - at the junction of Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue) 44.854606,-93.241999 ☎ +1 952 883-8800 Mall of America Mall of America interior three-level corridor - Largest indoor shopping complex in the United States. A dizzying shopping experience. It has hundreds of stores, a LEGO play area, an indoor theme park and a large aquarium. You can get there by light rail or bus.* IKEA 8000 IKEA Way 44.8588,-93.2451 near the Mall of America ☎ +1 952 858-8088 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F- Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 7PM Shopping gateway of all things Swedish! This store has everything you could possibly need for your home at reasonable prices. Furniture, linens, housewares, decorations. Wander through the second floor showroom to look at complete rooms and get ideas for your home before heading down to the warehouse to pick up your new finds. IKEA also has a great and reasonably priced cafeteria and a really cool play area for children. Come, make a day of it! If you have never been to an IKEA before, plan to spend at least 2-3 hours.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bloomington (Minnesota)

• Chez Daniel | 2800 West American Blvd - inside the Embassy Suites ☎ +1 952 888-4447 $20-30 Pricey but authentic French cuisine. Better than you'd expect from a hotel restaurant.

• Gyropolis - 90th & Penn - ☎ +1 952 646-2091 +1 952 646-2092 Opening 11AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 3PM
• Joe Senser's - 4217 West 80th Street - ☎ +1 952 835-1191 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 1AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - midnight $7-15 A bunch of big screen TVs makes this a good place for visiting sports fans to catch their hometown team's game or "the big game". Decent bar food, trivia and video games round out the experience.

• Surabhi Indian Cuisine - 517 West 98th Street - ☎ +1 952 746-3663 $8-20 A Bloomington favorite.

• Osaka | 2631 Southtown Dr - ☎ +1 952 884-3633 $15-25 Minnesota's premier Japanese Steaks house.

• Kincaids - 8400 Normandale Lake Boulevard - located off of the intersection of 84th Street and Highway 100 in West Bloomington ☎ +1 952 921-2255 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday11AM Monday - 2PM / Dinner: Sun-Thurs 3PM Monday - 10PM, Friday 3PM Monday - 10PM / Lounge: Sun-Thurs 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 4PM Monday - 11PM / Sunday Brunch: 10AM Monday - 2PM Lunch: $11-20, Dinner $15-40 A contemporary American Restaurant located in West Bloomington near Normandale Lake (so you can walk off the great meal you just ate!) Kincaids offers upscale dining in an elegant atmosphere. Perfect for a night out on the town without going into Downtown! This restaurant has long been a Bloomington staple for prom kids and adults alike looking for a special night out. Kincaids has great food, good portions and an extensive soft drinks list.

• Shantytown Grill 8512 Pillsbury Avenue South - ☎ +1 952 881-7223 Opening Hours: Open for Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Saturday. $7-10 Bloomington's best kept secret. For those who like restaurants that are off the beaten path, thit is your place! Located in an industrial park surrounded by a residential area in Bloomington, this restaurant offers a quirky, family atmosphere. They serve awesome gourmet burgers, onion rings and sandwiches. Has a full and great Happy Hours! It doesn't look like much on the outside, but once you get past the exterior and its location and the food is excellent. A great place to hang out with friends.

Mall of America

The Mall of America has several good eating options inside from fast food to upscale restaurants.

• Bubba Gump - 396 South Avenue - ☎ +1 952 853-6600 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM
• CRAVE - 368 South Avenue - ☎ +1 952 854-5000 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 8PM* Rainforest Cafe - 102 South Avenue - ☎ +1 952 854-7500 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM
• Tucci Bennuch - 114 West Market - ☎ +1 952 853-0200 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:15AM Monday - 9:30PM, F-Sa 11:15AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 8PM
• Twin City Grill - 130 North Garden - ☎ +1 952 854-0200 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:15AM Monday - 9:30PM, F-Sa 11:15AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 8PM

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bloomington (Minnesota)

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Ramadan Celebrations in Bloomington (Minnesota)

Ramadan 2025 in Bloomington (Minnesota)

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Try the new Water Park of America looked adjacent to the Mall of America. Hotel features indoor water slides soaring 90 feet above the Twin Cities' skyline.
• Cambria Suites Hotel Bloomington | 2870 Metro Dr - ☎ +1 952 854-0300 +1 952 854-0306 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon

• Comfort Inn | 1321 E 78th Street - ☎ +1 952 854-3400 +1 952 854-2234
• Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Bloomington West - 5120 West American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 831-9595 +1 952 835-5909 - Charming country style décor.

• Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Bloomington - 5401 Green Valley Dr - ☎ +1 952 831-8000 +1 952 831-8426 Hotel near the Twin Cities.

• Embassy Suites Hotel Bloomington | 2800 West American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 884-4811 +1 952 884-8137 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon

• Embassy Suites Hotel Minneapolis-Airport | 7901 34th Ave South 44.860402,-93.221946 between I-494 and American Blvd ☎ +1 952 854-1000 +1 952 854-6557 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon

• Hampton Inn Airport mspba@ 4201 West American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 835-6643 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: Noon $79-129
• Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington | 5140 West American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 831-1012 +1 952 831-0738 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington | 3900 West American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 893-9500 +1 952 854-0306 Extensive nearby shopping and dining at the Mall of America or Southdale Center as well as quick, convenient access to the Twin Cities business community. Bloomington ChopHouse Restaurant and the Olive Lounge on premises.

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - 1601 E American Blvd 44.859211,-93.252496 at Bloomington Ave ☎ +1 952 854-1687 $89 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: Noon Located directly across from the indoor Water Park. Free 24-hour shuttle to and from the airport and the Mall of America. Indoor swimmingpool and spa, fitness room, free wifi, business center, free hot breakfast, free parking.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Mall Of America | 2261 Killebrew Dr 44.85134,-93.238822 at 24th Ave/Old Shakopee Road ☎ +1 952 854-0900 +1 952 854-9571 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Across the street from the Mall of America.

• Le Bourget Aero Suites - 7770 Johnson Ave South 44.8592,-93.3337 ☎ +1 952 893-9999 +1 952 893-1316 $79 to $109 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Complimentary wireless high speed internet access, a European style bistro & espresso bar, on site fitness center, heated indoor swimmingpool and business center.

• Quality Inn and Suites | 814 E American Blvd - ☎ +1 952 854-5558 +1 952 854-4623

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