Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access for booking accommodations
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Step 1
Use the reservation services of the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau. Call them at (800) 346-4289 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Stay at the Grant Street Inn. Book online (see Resources below) or call (800) 328-4350.
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Step 3
Stay in nearby Minneapolis. It's only a 15-minute ride to Bloomington.
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Step 4
Look for lodge-style luxury accommodations in the North Country. You'll find blazing fireplaces, complimentary wine or cocktails and an atmosphere of rustic opulence.
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Step 5
Walk and shop the distance of the world famous Mall of America and you will have walked a distance equal to that of 78 football fields put together. Soak your feet afterwards.
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Step 6
Bring a picnic and hike around any of the more than 100 small lakes in Bloomington.
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Step 7
Book luxury accommodations near the 494 interstate. It's near the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and the Mall of America.
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Step 8
Bring swim attire for use in a heated indoor pool or hot tub.
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Step 1
Fly into the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.
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Step 2
Rent a car, hire a cab or hop on a city bus to get around Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Step 1
Go sledding down a snow-covered hill at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. You may also go cross-country skiing, biking and hiking in the park.
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Step 2
Go downhill skiing and snowboarding at the Hyland Hills Ski and Snowboard Park.
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Step 3
Climb to the top of historic Fort Snelling and take in a bird's eye view of the military grounds.
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Step 4
Be delighted by animal antics at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, just 10 minutes south of the Mall of America.
