Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism

05/08/2025

Reminder: Mother's Day is this Sunday - be sure to make your brunch reservation!🌷

We've made a list of the best brunch spots in Bloomington! Discover your new favorite spot at the link below🥞🥂
https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/blog/brunches-and-happy-hours-in-bloomington/

📸: FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar

05/05/2025

This National Travel & Tourism Week, we’re celebrating the people and places that make Bloomington shine! 🌟

Hospitality is Bloomington’s #1 industry, and it shows. With over 45 hotels, the iconic Mall of America, and thousands of dedicated front-line workers, our city is a world-class destination powered by incredible people. We recently recognized some of those standout individuals at our annual Diamond Service Awards, and we’re proud to honor the people behind the smiles. 💎

Here’s to the people who make Bloomington a place worth visiting!

Start planning your trip ➡️ www.bloomingtonmn.org/plan/

05/01/2025

Mother’s Day Giveaway🌷🛍️

This Mother’s Day give the gift of a getaway - enter for a chance to treat the special lady in your life with a Bloomington getaway!

Visit the link below to view Mother’s Day activities in Bloomington and enter to win:
・A 2-night stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington-Minneapolis South
・A $250 Mall of America® Gift Card

https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/blog/mothers-day-activities/

04/22/2025

20% off Minnesota Twins Tickets⚾️

Our Minnesota Twins Ticket Package is now available for purchase! Receive 20% off tickets to Minnesota Twins home games when you book your stay at a Bloomington hotel.

Visit the link below and get your discount in 4 easy steps:
Step 1: Select & book your hotel
Step 2: Receive your 20% off special code and ticket purchase link in your confirmation email
Step 3: Enter your special code on the Minnesota Twins ticketing page
Step 4: Select your seating option and purchase your tickets

Book your package here ⬇️
https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/deals-packages/minnesota-twins-ticket-package/

04/08/2025

Win a spring getaway🌷✈️

There is no better way to welcome spring than with a Bloomington getaway! One lucky winner will win a grand prize of a $500 Mall of America® gift card + a $500 Delta Air Lines gift card. 9 runners-up winners will receive a 2-night stay at a participating Bloomington Hotel, 2 Nickelodeon Universe all-day wristbands, and 2 tickets to Museum of Illusions Mall of America.

Visit the link in below to enter!
https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/spring-giveaway

Must be 18 or older to enter. Entries accepted through 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Daily entries are accepted. Official Rules at the link in our bio.

📸: Hit the Road Jacki

04/01/2025

HatchBloomington is back for another year! Want more information? Attend their information sessions⬇️

Curious about what it takes to enter the Hatch Bloomington pitch competition? Join us for one of these information sessions!

• Wednesday, March 26, 12 to 1 p.m.
• Friday, April 4, 12 to 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9, 12 to 1 p.m.

https://www.hatchbloomington.com/news-20250324

03/24/2025

It's officially spring, and we're counting down the days until the Bloomington starts blooming!🌸

From Normandale Japanese Garden to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, now is the perfect time to check out our Bloomington Gardens Itinerary and get inspired for a colorful spring getaway!🌷

View more gardens you can visit this spring here: https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/plan/itineraries/bloomington-gardens-itinerary/

03/21/2025

Your guide to spring break in Bloomington🎢

With spring break in full swing, there are plenty of events and things to do around the Twin Cities over the next week! From a few days at Mall of America to sporting events or the Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience to a traveling plant bar at 9milebrewing, there's an event for everyone to enjoy over the next week!

Explore upcoming events in Bloomington and the Twin Cities here: https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events/

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02/21/2025

Have you entered our photo contest yet?❄️ Submit your favorite winter photos for the chance to win a $200 Mall of America® gift card! Use the link below to submit your photos for a chance to win!

https://app.snapsea.io/p/link/winter-photo-contest

*Unlimited submissions are allowed*

This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Meta. Participants must be willing to allow us to re-share photography or use for marketing purposes. Contest runs December 20th, 2024 through February 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm. The winner will be contacted via direct message or at the email provided at the submission link. Must be 18 or older to enter. Must be a United States resident to enter.

02/07/2025

10 Valentine's Day Dinner Spots in & a GIVEAWAY!🌹

1. Cedar + Stone, Urban Table at JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
2. FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
3. Urbana Craeft Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
4. Lela
5. LARS Restaurant & Bar at Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel
6. Bloomington ChopHouse Bloomington ChopHouse
7. Kincaid's Bloomington Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House
8. Ciao Bella Restaurant
9. Mallards Restaurant in Bloomington
10. Luna Di Luna

Send this to your special someone and make your reservation for a Valentine's Day dinner date to remember!

In celebration of Valentine's Day, we are giving away a romantic getaway that includes:
・2-night stay at
・$50 LARS Restaurant & Bar gift card
・$50 gift card to
・$150 gift card to !
Entries to win will be accepted through 11:59pm CST, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Visit the link below to enter! ⬇️
https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/blog/valentines-day-things-to-do/

01/10/2025

A must-see winter attraction: Ice Castles❄️

With warmer temperatures coming in, it's the perfect weekend to get outside! The Ice Castles feature hand-sculpted ice formations illuminated with colorful LED lights. Explore frozen tunnels, towering ice walls, and interactive ice slides, creating a magical winter experience for all ages.

This year, Ice Castles will be located at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, just 20 minutes from Bloomington! Visit the link below for more details☃️
https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do/events/ice-castles/

Ice Castles
📍Minnesota State Fairgrounds

01/06/2025

A new year means a new visitors guide🙌 The 2025 Bloomington and Mall of America visitors guide is now available! If you're planning a trip to or Mall of America in 2025, our visitor guide has everything you need to start planning! Use the link below to view the digital version or request a hard copy to be mailed to you.

https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/plan/visitors-guide/