- 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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8.2 Miles
Coasters Drive-In Valley Fair is an amusement park that covers 90 acres and has over 75 rides and attractions, including the Soak City Waterpark that is included with admission. Valleyfair is open seasonally from mid-May through October.
8.4 Miles
100%
14 votes
15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage, MN 55378
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An ideal venue for outdoor enthusiasts, Murphy-Hanrahan Park Reserve provides picturesque trails for challenging hikes and bike rides. In the winter, it is also a popular place for cross-country skiing.
8.5 Miles
Muskies & More Guide Service is a guided fishing business run by local native and captain Brian Koshenina. Visitors of all skill levels commonly enjoy taking guided fishing tours and learning about the fishing lakes in the Twin Cities area.
8.7 Miles
The Three Rivers Park District is a recreational district that supports activities including archery, geocaching, biking, boating, camping, fishing, and picnicking. The district also has a couple of playgrounds and a swimming pool.
8.8 Miles
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11 votes
14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
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The Apple Valley Aquatic Center is a family-friendly recreational water park that features concessions, slides, a lazy river, and an outdoor wave pool. The center offers swim lessons and free admission for children less than 12 months of age.
8.8 Miles
The largest park in Dakota County is the Lebanon Hills Regional Park which holds roughly 2,000 acres of land. In addition to a visitor center, there are miles of trails and several lakes for outdoor recreational activities.
8.8 Miles
46%
13 votes
11129 162nd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
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A 38-lane bowling facility, Brunswick Zone XL - Lakeville offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides a bar and grill, billiard tables, arcade game machines and rooms for private events.
8.9 Miles
84%
1019 votes
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Art and nature lovers enjoy spending time at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, a series of outdoor art installations that fuels the imagination as its delights the eyes. The Garden covers 11 acres.
8.9 Miles
Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.
9.0 Miles
The Minneapolis Convention Center is the largest convention center in the entire Upper Midwest. In addition to over 87 meetings rooms and 475,00 square feet of exhibit space, it also features Kelber Catering service and advanced technical capabilities.