Enjoy the best Bloomington attractions the whole family can enjoy while staying at Sheraton!

Family time is better when shared. There is so much to do and see in Bloomington and Sheraton is in the middle of it all! No trip to Minnesota is complete without a visit to Valley Fair or Mall of America. Need some help planning your visit? Discover all Bloomington has to offer below!

Valley Fair
Extend your July 4th by enjoying fantastic fireworks every Saturday at 10:00 PM until August 14, 2010!

Valley Fair is the perfect family attraction that you won't want to miss out on during your stay in Bloomington. With over 50 rides and coasters, your day will be sure to be filled with thrills. Also enjoy Valley Fair's Soak City Water Park, the 7 acre waterpark offers hours of wet fun in the sun. Featuring the 350,000 gallon Breakers Bay Wave Pool and a variety of water rides, Soak City Waterpark has something for guests of all ages to enjoy. If that is still not enough, check out Valleyfair's Family Challenge Park located on the southeast corner of the park. This separate attraction features activities such as Adventure Golf and Go-Karts, RipCord Skycoaster and a clubhouse with arcade games.

The waterpark is open from May 29-September 6, 2010; weather permitting. Waterpark hours are different from general park hours, so be sure to check waterpark hours when planning your visit. Click here for the 2010 Soak City Waterpark calendar.

Ticket information:
Single Day Admission: $39
Two-Day Pass: $54
Daily Parking Rate: $10

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Mall of America
Make the most of shopping at Mall of America.

Come visit the largest mall in North America and enjoy no clothing sales tax! Mall of America is located only ten minutes away when you stay at Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South. Known as its own city within a city, with 520 stores, 50 restaurants, an indoor Nickelodeon Universe themepark, a 1.2 million gallon aquarium and other exciting attractions, Mall of America is easy to enjoy with over 20,000 free parking spots.

Directions to Mall of America from us:

Start out going North on Normandale Blvd. toward Edina Industrial Blvd/77th St.
Merge onto MN-100 S/Normandale Blvd.
Take the MN-77 S exit, Exit 2C.
Continue to take the left exit, Lindau Lane.
Turn a sharp left onto Lindau Lane.
End at Mall of America, 60 E. Broadway.

Be sure to book our Macy's or American Girl packages when you stay with us.

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Minnesota Zoo
You will never run out of things to do at the Minnesota Zoo.

Located in Apple Valley, a southern suburb of the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Zoo is just twenty minutes away from Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South. Caring for over 500 different species and animals, your day will be filled with exciting sites from the tree kangaroos to sea dragons. Watch the sharks and other marine life during their feedings or enjoy a coral reef dive show. At the end of the day, cool off at Central Plaza under the life-sized animal sculpture interactive water fountain.

Ticket information:
Zoo Only: $10-$16 (depending on age)
Zoo/IMAX Combo: $16-$23 (depending on age)
Daily Parking Rate: $5

Directions to Minnesota Zoo from us:

Start out going North on Normandale Blvd. toward Edina Industrial Blvd/77th St.
Merge onto MN-100 S/Normandale Blvd.
Merge onto I-494 E/MN-5 E.
Merge onto MN-77 S/Cedar Ave via Exit 2C.
Merge onto Mcandrews Rd/CR-38 E.
Turn Left onto Zoo Blvd.
Make a U-Turn at Falcon Dr. onto Zoo Blvd.
Arive at Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd.

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Mystic Lake Casino
Come enjoy the Las Vegas of the Midwest only 20 minutes away.

Known as the largest casino in the Midwest, you will be sure to experience non-stop excitement with more than 4,000 slot machines, 100 blackjack tables, bingo, and pulltabs. Also enjoy Mystic Lake's live performances at the Promenade Stage for free music every weekend or the Mystic Showroom where some of the best performers in the world such as Lynard Skynard, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Don Rickles, Terry Fator, and Frankie Valli, will be featured this summer.

Directions to the casino from us:

Start out going NORTH on Normandale Blvd toward Edina Industrial Blvd.
Merge onto MN-100 S/Normandale Blvd.
Merge onto I-494 W/MN-5 W.
Merge onto US-169 S via EXIT 10B.
Continue straight to go onto US-169 S.
Take the CR-83/Canterbury RD ramp.
Turn LEFT onto Canterbury RD S/CR-83 S. Continue to follow CR-83 S.
Turn RIGHT onto Dakotah Parkway.
Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit.
End at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.