The Works Tours

Treat the kids to a day of interactive and educational fun at The Works. You'll probably learn a few things too!

You'll need to factor in a fee to visit The Works — but don't worry, it's worth every cent. This well-known interactive exhibit for kids can be found in the residential neighborhood of East Bloomington. Nearby sights deserving of a spot on your to-do list include Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota Zoo.

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Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
Downtown Minneapolis
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Wonderful stay. Staff from check out to eating at the restaurant were friendly and helpful. Loved the architecture of the hotel. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
per person
Aug 10 - Aug 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP)
7.4/10 Good! (676 reviews)
The property was beautiful! The staff was very accommodating, the rooms are a nice size and very clean. The city of Alexandria is beautiful.

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Nicollet Island Inn

Nicollet Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
Nicollet Island
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
It was like stepping back in time. Rooms were nice and quiet. Within walking distance of a lot of stuff including downtown Minneapolis. Breakfast was kind of sad. Muffins were cold like taken of freezer recently. Not real good to be honest. Bed was awesome. Overall I would stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Popular places to visit

Some fantastic LEGO dioramas at the store, including this one of the Age of Discovery. The attention to detail is incredible - how much would I love to be a LEGO Master Builder!

Lego Imagination Center

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Lego Imagination Center, an entertaining place to visit in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Lego Imagination Center
Nickelodeon Universe which includes rides as well as a family

Mall of America

4.5/5(3,966 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Mall of America, a favorite shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mall of America
Water Park of America featuring a pool, rides and a waterpark

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

4/5(104 reviews)

Raft down 10 floors in one of the biggest indoor water parks in America, with enough tube rides and waves to keep the family entertained all day.

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Nickelodeon Universe which includes rides as well as a family

Nickelodeon Universe

4.5/5(1,431 reviews)

Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.

Nickelodeon Universe
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Centennial Lakes Park

Centennial Lakes Park is just one of the places to see in Edina, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Centennial Lakes Park

Bloomington Historical Society

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bloomington Historical Society in Bloomington.

Bloomington Historical Society

Best Lodging Options Near The Works

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
3.5 out of 5
1601 East American Blvd, Bloomington, MN
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport South Mall Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport South Mall Area by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1201 W 94th St, Bloomington, MN
Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport South Mall Area by IHG
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
2.5 out of 5
7801 12TH Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Radisson Blu Mall of America
4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
3 out of 5
2221 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis
3.5 out of 5
2800 American Blvd W, (formerly W 80th Street), Bloomington, MN
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Quality Inn & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport
2.5 out of 5
814 East American Boulevard, Bloomington, MN
Quality Inn & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport
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