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90 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bloomington, Minnesota


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This suburban city is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, on the banks of the Minnesota River. One of the main attractions in Bloomington is the famous Mall of America, home to over 500 stores and considered the largest shopping center in the country.

Another attraction that draws many visitors to Bloomington is the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge spans over 14,000 acres and is home to hiking and nature trails that are ideal for bird-watching.

The city has many restaurants and eateries, along with over 40 hotels, making it a top-rated vacation destination.

Read on to discover our list of the best things to do in Bloomington, Minnesota

The 90 Most Popular Things To Do In Bloomington, Minnesota

90. Oxboro Lake

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (1 review)

89. Cosmic Coaster

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 1 Valley Fair Dr Shakopee MN

Tel:  952 445 7600

Web Address:   https://valleyfair.com/play/rides/cosmic-coaster

88. Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 3815 American Blvd E Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 854 5900

Web Address:   http://mnvalleyrefugefriends.org/

87. Hughes Pavilion

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 7499  Ave S Edina MN

Web Address:   https://edinamn.gov/facilities/facility/details/Centennial-Lakes-Park-Hughes-Pavilion-54

86. Wood Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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85. Hyland Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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84. Penn Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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83. Black Dog Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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82. Alimagnet Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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81. Bloomington Historical Society

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: 10200 Penn Ave S Minneapolis MN

Tel:  952 881 4114

Web Address:   http://bloomingtonhistoricalsociety.org/

80. Hidden Valley Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 5020 W 132nd Street Savage MN

79. Quarry Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: Mendota Heights MN

Web Address:   https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/virtual_tour/fort_snelling/dialup.html

78. Lake Smetana

4.0 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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77. Dan Patch Line Bridge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: Bloomington MN

76. Edina Historical Society

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 4721 4761 W 70th Street Edina MN

Tel:  612 928 4577

Web Address:   http://edinahistoricalsociety.org/

75. Rogers Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

74. Bloomington Ferry Bridge

3.9 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: Shakopee MN

73. Snelling Lake

4.9 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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72. Minnehaha Creek

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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71. Edina Promenade (Walking, Biking)

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 3535 Hazelton Road Edina MN

Web Address:   http://edinamn.gov/696/Edina-Promenade

70. Boiling Springs

4.3 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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69. Hopkins Historical Society

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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Location: 33 14th Ave N Hopkins MN

Tel:  952 548 6480

Web Address:   http://hopkinshistory.org/

68. Wells Fargo Family Farm

4.5 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: Apple Valley MN

Web Address:   http://mnzoo.org/blog/animals/wells-fargo-family-farm/

67. Bloomington Ferry Trail Bridge

4.4 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: Bloomington MN

Web Address:   https://wikip.one/gDLTNT

66. Arneson Acres Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: 4711 W 70th Street Edina MN

Tel:  952 826 0367

Web Address:   https://edinamn.gov/986/Arneson-Acres

65. Richfield History Center and Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: 6901 Lyndale Ave S Richfield MN

Tel:  612 798 6140

Web Address:   http://richfieldhistory.org/

64. Mendota Bridge

4.2 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

Location: State Highway 55 MN 62 Mendota Heights MN

63. Fairly Odd Coaster

4.6 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

Location: 5000 Center Ct Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8800

Web Address:   https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/rides/fairly-odd-coaster/

62. Northwest Airlines History Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: Crowne Plaza Aire MSP Hotel 3 Appletree Square Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 876 8677

Web Address:   http://nwahistory.org/

61. Minnesota River Bottoms – Lyndale Lot

4.1 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: 11115 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN

60. Pepsi Orange Streak

4.6 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Location: 5000 Center Ct Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8800

Web Address:   https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/rides/pepsi-orange-streak/

59. Savage Fen Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)

4.3 ★★★★☆ (33 reviews)

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Location: 128th Street Savage MN

Tel:  651 259 5800

Web Address:   http://mndnr.gov/snas/sna00999

58. Bush Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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57. Minnesota Air National Guard Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: 670 General Miller Drive Building 670 Street Paul MN

Tel:  612 713 2523

Web Address:   http://mnangmuseum.org/

56. Blackdog Park

4.0 ★★★★☆ (43 reviews)

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Location: 10945 Territorial Dr Burnsville MN

Tel:  952 895 4500

Web Address:   http://ci.burnsville.mn.us/

55. Fred Richards Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 4400 Parklawn Ave Edina MN

Tel:  952 826 0367

Web Address:   https://edinamn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Fred-Richards-Park-77

54. Gideon Pond House

4.8 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: 401 E 104th Street Bloomington MN

Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/gideon-and-agnes-pond-house

53. SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge

4.6 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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Location: 60 E Broadway Bloomington MN

Web Address:   https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/rides/spongebob-squarepants-rock-bottom-plunge/

52. MN River Greenway – Black Dog Trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ (57 reviews)

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Location: 600 W Black Dog Road Burnsville MN

51. McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: 13550 Dakota Ave S Savage MN

Tel:  952 224 3420

Web Address:   https://cityofsavage.com/parks-recreation/facilities/mccoll-pond-environmental-learning-event-center-elc

50. Crystal Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (69 reviews)

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49. Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (76 reviews)

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Location: Old Cedar Ave S Bloomington MN

48. Fort Snelling National Cemetery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (82 reviews)

Location: 7601 34th Ave S Minneapolis MN

Tel:  612 726 1127

Web Address:   https://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftsnelling.asp

47. Minnesota River Bottoms Trails

4.4 ★★★★☆ (95 reviews)

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Location: 11115 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 563 8700

Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/locations-parks-and-recreational-facilities

46. Anderson Lakes Park Reserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ (99 reviews)

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Location: 9800 Anderson Lakes Pkwy Eden Prairie MN

Tel:  763 694 7687

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/location/anderson-lakes

45. Cedarcrest Park Splash Pad

4.2 ★★★★☆ (106 reviews)

Location: 8700 Bloomington Ave S Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 563 8877

Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/parks/cedarcrest-park

44. Cottageville Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (113 reviews)

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Location: n 55343 415 Blake Road N Hopkins MN

43. Sibley Historic Site

4.6 ★★★★★ (117 reviews)

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Location: 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy Mendota Heights MN

Tel:  651 452 1596

Web Address:   http://mnhs.org/sibley

42. Bryant Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (123 reviews)

Location: Bryant Park 1001 W 85th Street Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 563 8878

Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/parks/bryant-park

41. Richfield Outdoor Pool

4.5 ★★★★★ (169 reviews)

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Location: 630 E 66th Street Richfield MN

Tel:  612 861 9350

Web Address:   http://richfieldmn.gov/pool

40. Rock Of Ages Blacklight Minigolf

4.0 ★★★★☆ (178 reviews)

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Location: 336 E Broadway Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8800

Web Address:   https://mallofamerica.com/directory/rock-of-ages-blacklight-minigolf

39. Alimagnet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (193 reviews)

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Location: 211 Ridgeview Dr Apple Valley MN

Tel:  952 953 2300

Web Address:   https://ci.apple-valley.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/12

38. Coldwater Spring

4.7 ★★★★★ (229 reviews)

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Location: 5601 Minnehaha Park Dr S Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 290 4160

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/coldwater.htm

37. East Bush Lake Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (230 reviews)

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Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/parks/bush-lake-beach

36. Weesner Family Amphitheater

4.6 ★★★★★ (256 reviews)

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Location: 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley MN

Tel:  952 431 9200

Web Address:   http://mnzoo.com/

35. Burnes Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (281 reviews)

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Location: 301 2nd Street N Hopkins MN

Tel:  952 935 8474

Web Address:   https://hopkinsmn.com/facilities/facility/details/Burnes-Park-2

34. Taft Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (339 reviews)

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Location: 6105 Bloomington Ave S Richfield MN

Tel:  612 861 9700

Web Address:   https://dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/fin/kidsponds/taft.html

33. Richardson Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (358 reviews)

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Location: 8737 E Bush Lake Road Bloomington MN

Tel:  763 694 7676

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/location/richardson-nature-center

32. Braemar Golf Course

4.3 ★★★★☆ (359 reviews)

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Location: 6364 John Harris Dr Edina MN

Tel:  952 903 5750

Web Address:   http://braemargolf.com/

31. Savage Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (360 reviews)

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Location: 13500 Dakota Ave S Savage MN

Tel:  952 224 3420

Web Address:   https://cityofsavage.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/62/1194

30. Hyland Play Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (371 reviews)

Location: 10145 E Bush Lake Road Bloomington MN

Tel:  763 694 7687

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/parks/hyland-lake-park/hyland-play-area.aspx

29. Normandale Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (456 reviews)

Location: W 84th Street & Chalet Road Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 563 8877

Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/parks/normandale-lake-park

28. The Works Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (458 reviews)

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Location: 9740 Grand Ave S Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 888 4262

Web Address:   https://theworks.org/

27. Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

4.2 ★★★★☆ (481 reviews)

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Location: 376 North Garden Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8777

Web Address:   https://mallofamerica.com/directory/moose-mountain-adventure-golf

26. West Bush Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (485 reviews)

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Location: 9401 W Bush Lake Road Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 563 8877

Web Address:   http://ci.bloomington.mn.us/

25. Moir Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (489 reviews)

Location: 10320 Morgan Ave S Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 563 8877

Web Address:   https://bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/parks/moir/central-park

24. Normandale Japanese Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (534 reviews)

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Location: West Lot9700  Ave S Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 358 8145

Web Address:   http://normandale.edu/community/japanese-garden

23. MSP Aircraft Viewing Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (546 reviews)

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Location: Cargo Road Street Paul MN

Web Address:   https://mspairport.com/about-msp/aircraft-viewing-area

22. Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (619 reviews)

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Location: 15501 Murphy Lake Blvd Savage MN

Tel:  763 694 7777

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/location/murphy-hanrehan-park-reserve

21. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (645 reviews)

Location: 2015 Silver Bell Road #195 Eagan MN

Tel:  651 419 9020

Web Address:   https://rockinjump.com/eagan

20. Amazing Mirror Maze

4.2 ★★★★☆ (732 reviews)

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Location: 353 North Garden Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 854 5345

Web Address:   https://mallofamerica.com/directory/amzing-mirror-maze

19. Como Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (733 reviews)

Location: 1224 1256 Midway Pkwy Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 8200

18. Alimagnet Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (787 reviews)

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Location: 1200 Alimagnet Pkwy #2 Burnsville MN

Tel:  952 895 4500

Web Address:   http://burnsvillemn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Alimagnet-Park-60

17. Veterans Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (803 reviews)

Location: 6335 Portland Ave Richfield MN

Tel:  612 861 9350

Web Address:   http://ci.richfield.mn.us/

16. Wood Lake Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,135 reviews)

Location: 6710 Lake Shore Dr S Richfield MN

Tel:  612 861 9365

Web Address:   http://woodlakenaturecenter.org/

15. Edinborough Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,673 reviews)

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Location: 7700 York Ave S Edina MN

Tel:  952 833 9540

Web Address:   http://edinboroughpark.com/

14. FlyOver America

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,166 reviews)

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Location: Mall of America 5120 Center Ct Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 853 6000

Web Address:   https://flyover-america.com/

13. Crayola Experience Mall of America

4.3 ★★★★☆ (2,293 reviews)

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Location: 300 South Avenue Level 3 Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8800

Web Address:   https://crayolaexperience.com/mall-of-america/

12. Hyland Lake Park Reserve – Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,588 reviews)

Location: 10145 E Bush Lake Road Bloomington MN

Tel:  763 694 7687

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/location/hyland-lake-park-reserve

11. Centennial Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,987 reviews)

Location: 7499  Ave S Edina MN

Tel:  952 833 9580

Web Address:   http://centenniallakespark.com/

10. The Escape Game Minneapolis

4.9 ★★★★★ (4,131 reviews)

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Location: 300 E Broadway Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 856 3374

Web Address:   https://theescapegame.com/minneapolis/

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9. Hyland Hills Ski Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ (290 reviews)

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Location: 8800 Chalet Road Bloomington MN

Tel:  763 694 7800

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/location/hyland-hills-ski-area

8. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge—Bloomington Education and Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (484 reviews)

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Location: 3815 American Blvd E Bloomington MN

Web Address:   http://fws.gov/refuge/Minnesota_Valley/

7. Fort Snelling State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,165 reviews)

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Location: 101 Snelling Lake Road Street Paul MN

Tel:  612 279 3550

Web Address:   http://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fort_snelling/index.html

6. Lebanon Hills Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,181 reviews)

Location: 860 Cliff Road Eagan MN

Tel:  651 554 6530

Web Address:   https://co.dakota.mn.us/parks/parksTrails/LebanonHills/Pages/default.aspx

5. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Minnesota

4.1 ★★★★☆ (5,255 reviews)

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Location: 1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 851 9653

Web Address:   https://greatwolf.com/minnesota

4. SEA LIFE at Mall of America

4.5 ★★★★★ (7,275 reviews)

Location: One Mall of America 120 East Broadway East Side Level Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 0202

Web Address:   https://visitsealife.com/minnesota/

3. Nickelodeon Universe

4.5 ★★★★★ (9,903 reviews)

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Location: 5000 Center Ct Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8800

Web Address:   https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/home/

2. Minnesota Zoo

4.6 ★★★★★ (11,708 reviews)

Location: 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley MN

Tel:  800 366 7811

Web Address:   https://mnzoo.org/

1. Mall of America®

4.6 ★★★★★ (49,589 reviews)

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Location: 60 E Broadway Bloomington MN

Tel:  952 883 8800

Web Address:   https://mallofamerica.com/

Final Words:

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