- 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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Frightmares at Buck Hill is a horror-themed entertainment complex. It features a zombie paintball activity, three separate haunted houses with costumed staff and special effects, and a haunted trail, as well.
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Featuring trees, unpaved walking paths and open areas, Staring Lake Dog Park rests on 5.7 acres near Staring Lake. The park is fenced for dog walking and is used during the winter as a skiing trail.
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Shady Oak Beach is a white sand beach stretching about 76 feet. Attractions include two sand play areas, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters, canoe rentals, public restrooms, and fishing areas.
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The American Swedish Institute was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. The castle currently serves as a combination museum and historic home with a variety of exhibits and programs on Swedish culture.
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Both children and adults can have a lot of fun at the Valleyfair Family Amusement Park, which features family rides, thrill rides, a waterpark, a dinosaur experience, children's rides, and more.
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At Crystal Lake Beach, visitors can lounge in the sun, swim, fish, or go boating. The beach is situated in a 24 acre park with pavilions, tables, and grills in the picnic area.
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The entire family can enjoy spending time at the Valleyfair. There are plenty of attractions and programs, including Dinosaurs Alive, Planet Snoopy, and the classic bumper cars.
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The venerable Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is open Tuesday through Saturday on every day but Thanksgiving, and museum admission is free. Special travelling exhibits, however, often require a small entrance fee.
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Buck Hill is a family resort which offers skiing and snowboarding for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. It is the perfect place to learn how to ski and snowboard. During summer, the resort offers mountain bike racing.
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Big Thrill Factory is a family entertainment center and arcade. Visitors will find an 18-hole miniature golf course, bowling, a laser tag arena, bumper cars, climbing walls, arcade games, and an in-house pizzeria.