MINNEPOLISST. PAULBLOOMINGTON
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is conveniently located in the middle of the United States and is a proud hub for Delta Airlines with direct flights from across the globe. It is a natural gateway to The Great American West to explore neighboring states such as North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
Before heading West, consider a few nights in MSP. We know you want to see the hottest spots and not miss anything. But you might not know where to start – or even what Minneapolis-Saint Paul-Bloomington is all about. Don't worry, we're here for you.
Once here, getting around is a snap using light rail transit, with stops in both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, MSP Airport and Bloomington (home of Mall of America). MSP boasts some of the best cycling infrastructure in the country, with hundreds of kilometers of bike lanes. Make sure to grab a convenient Nice Ride (local bicycle sharing program) and pedal around our iconic rivers, lakes and parks.
In Minneapolis, we're passionate about our arts and culture. Sports and our world-class sporting venues are cornerstones to life. And here, everything is homegrown – our music, our food and our festivals. Minneapolis is a destination known for our compact downtown, a historic Mississippi Riverfront, colorful murals, world-renowned museums, six professional sports teams, our love of all things Prince and our top-ranked park system. Our city has long welcomed people from all over the world. And today, our story also includes a renewed social justice movement along with a city and region on a journey of transformation.
Minneapolis' twin city to the East, Saint Paul is jampacked with history, architecture, food and more. Saint Paul is a walkable historic river city. Home to the Minnesota State Capitol, the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the James J. Hill House, the city is full of sophisticated cultural experiences. Saint Paul boasts the nation's number two rated park system, including over 180 parks and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Stroll along Summit Avenue, the longest stretch of preserved Victorian architecture in the United States (find F. Scott Fitzgerald's birthplace), and cruise the Mississippi River. Through festivals, tours, landmarks and cuisine, a mosaic of cultures are celebrated in Saint Paul. And sports fans will find plenty to cheer about in the State of Hockey with the NHL's Minnesota Wild.
No trip to Minnesota is complete without a stop at Bloomington's Mall of America, one of North America's largest retail and entertainment complexes. Mall of America's 520+ stores, 50+ restaurants, and attractions like Nickelodeon Universe, SEA LIFE at Mall of America and Crayola Experience attract more than 40 million visitors annually. Plus, there's no sales tax on clothing or shoes in Minnesota!
Bloomington's 45+ hotels range from budget to luxury and are all located just minutes away from Mall of America. Most hotels offer free parking and shuttle to Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
With all this in one destination, you may need more than a couple nights!
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