Perfect for families who love shopping, theme parks, wildlife.
Home of the Mall of America — an indoor theme park, SEA LIFE aquarium, and endless family fun whatever the weather.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Kids, toddlers and teenagers will love Bloomington’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Bloomington is family-vacation shorthand for the Mall of America: the indoor Nickelodeon Universe theme park, SEA LIFE aquarium and endless shopping, with Valleyfair and Great Wolf Lodge close by.
Cold winters — layers; hot, humid summers; standard city-safety sense.
Late spring to early autumn (May–Sep); winters are cold
theme-park & school-holiday peaks; holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
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