Bloomington is the home of the Mall of America, located adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and minutes from both the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown. Bloomington's central location allows you to explore a variety of events and attractions throughout the Twin Cities quickly and easily. The convenient light rail will connect you to the airport, Mall of America® and downtown Minneapolis. And, with 38 hotels to choose from, all offering complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport and Mall of America, you will have the time of your life finding out what "Minnesota Nice" is all about!

July - The official kick off to Summer in Bloomington, Summer Fete celebrates Independence Day with fun and flair. See the fireworks at dusk and enjoy a great line up of musical entertainment throughout the day.

August - The Great Minnesota Get-Together, the Minnesota State Fair takes place the two weeks leading up to Memorial Day. Sample delicacies on a stick, shop the latest must-have household products and take in national recording star in concert at the Grandstand. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival takes place until the end of September, with period costumes, jousting live entertainment and shopping galore at artisan booths.

September - September is full of fun this to see and do, so make your way to us! Iron Girl Women's Duathlon is a 2 mile run, 22 mile bike ride, 2 mile run for women only in Bloomington. ScrapFest brings the most avid scrappers and card makers to Mall of America for 3 days of nothing but crafting. A must do, you will take home many projects to remember your time in Bloomington.

October - Known for its Halloween thrills and chills, the month of October is filled with frights and delights across the Twin Cities. Check out Blackout in Nickelodeon Universe towards the end of October, with rides and activities all with a spooky theme and the World's Largest Indoor Trick or Treat inside Mall of America on Halloween night.

November - The night after Thanksgiving, at midnight, the stores are alive with Black Friday shopping inside Mall of America. Eager to get the best bargains of the holiday season, thousands of shoppers converge on Mall of America to spend the early morning hours making their way through 520 stores to get that jump start on their holiday shopping lists.

December - Mall of America is abuzz with happy holiday shoppers, looking for the perfect gifts and snatching up the bargains in over 520 stores, tax-free of course! The holiday décor is a must see, from the four-story decorated holiday trees, to the holiday-themed Nickelodeon Universe, where guests will find Santa Claus and the opportunity to have their picture taken with him. The Holiday Music Festival at Mall of America fills the hallways with songs of the season and holiday cheer.

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The Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau markets Bloomington, Minnesota, and is home to Mall of America and near St. Paul and Minneapolis attractions and attracts domestic and international visitors. Bloomington is located ten minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul, and 5 km from the MSP International Airport.  Bloomington, MN is also a premier destination for meetings and conventions. Bloomington has 37 hotels with free parking and shuttles to the airport and Mall of America®. We are connected to light rail and have no taxes on clothing or shoes! Mall of America features world-class shopping at more than 520 stores.

Visit bloomingtonmn.org for more information and learn about The Big Ticket™, the 3-day attractions pass.

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