Destination Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington, Minnesota has it all - central location, top hotels, outstanding facilities and so much more. It's home to major corporate headquarters, miles of green space and the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, Mall of America. Our 45+ hotels can accommodate groups from 10 to 2,000, with plenty of free parking and free shuttles, and with our location next door to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, it's easy for meeting attendees to get in and out with ease.

Event Location

Bloomington is located adjacent to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and has three stops on the Metro Transit Blue Line light rail system. Downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul are accessible via the light rail and are just 15 minutes away by car. Our destination is less than a 3.5-hour flight from anywhere in the United States and currently offers direct flights to 119 domestic locations and 26 international locations.

Event Activities and Attractions

Bloomington is home to Mall of America, the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex with no sales tax on clothing or shoes! With 500+ stores, 50+ restaurants, and attractions that include Nickelodeon Universe (the nation’s largest indoor theme park), SEA LIFE at Mall of America, Crayola Experience, M&M’S Mall of America, and more, there’s always entertainment available for Bloomington meeting attendees.

Bloomington is more than one third park and open space! Hiking the nature trails of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located within walking distance of Mall of America, is a sight worth visiting. Stroll along the winding paths, cross-country ski, bike, hike, and bird-watch. Make a point to visit the Richardson Nature Center for cross country skiing in the winter and interactive nature hikes all year long or Hyland Lake Park Reserve for all types of outdoor fun.

Event Accommodations

Bloomington has the largest concentration of hotel rooms in the state, with close to 10,000 rooms available at over 45 hotels. All hotels are located just minutes away from Mall of America, and most offer complimentary parking and shuttle to Mall of America and MSP International Airport.

Meeting Spaces

Bloomington’s meeting hotels can accommodate groups from 10 to 2,000! Our unique Under One Roof product combines meeting space at JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, Radisson Blu Mall of America, and Mall of America, with team-building opportunities, luxurious accommodations, and unparalleled access to a world-famous shopping and entertainment experience.

Event Dining

Bloomington’s dozens of restaurants include many that accommodate large groups. Stay inside Mall of America and dine at one of 50 restaurants or venture out and enjoy a meal on a lush patio or inside a cozy steakhouse. We are home to cuisines from all over the world, from fast casual to high-end.

Bloomington’s first brewery, Nine Mile Brewing, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and offers everything from IPAs to lagers that will please every beer drinker’s palate.

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