- Our list of the best things to do in Bloomington, Minnesota, features the top 263 nearby activities — including 101 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bloomington, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Bloomington, MN , followed by 247 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings, Shakopee, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Excelsior, Jordan, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Eagan, Edina, Plymouth, White Bear Lake, Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Savage, Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, Cannon Falls, Cottage Grove, St. Louis Park, Oakdale, West St. Paul and Brooklyn Center
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Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.
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96%
46 votes
1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
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A program created to train and educate high school students in the performing arts, Minnetonka Theater provides quality, live stage plays, musicals and other entertainment for the local community to enjoy.
11.6 Miles
Named after its main attraction, the corn maze, the Sever's Corn Maze awaits its visitors with plenty of things to do, including pig races, petting zoos pumpkin cannons and many others. It has its own dining facility.
11.6 Miles
88%
337 votes
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Providing a variety of theater performances and entertainment, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is just a short drive from Minneapolis. Special events such as weddings, anniversaries and corporate gatherings are also welcome at this venue.
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River Valley Theatre Company is a non-profit theatre group that combines performing arts and community participation to bring a variety of entertaining productions to stage. Providing educational classes like Youth Studio, they teach stagecraft and self-expression in a fun environment.
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At Ritter Farms, visitors can browse a wide range of fresh produce, jams, pickles, and other goods at its farm market. The market changes which produce it carries depending on the season.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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93%
690 votes
1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
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343 votes
2400 Northwest Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372
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Maystic Lake Casino boasts of a state of the art bingo hall. They claim to have the most number of slot machines and blackjack tables in the state. They have ten bars and restaurants to serve clients from snacks to fine dining.