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You'll soon learn why this Minneapolis - St. Paul protected natural landscape is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for more to see and do here, Mall of America, University of St. Thomas, and Minnehaha Park are in the area as well. They won't take you very long to reach from Fort Snelling State Park.

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Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport

East Bloomington

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Jul 20 - Jul 24

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Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,210 reviews)

I always stay at this hotel. Great location. Very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Dinkytown

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Jul 9 - Jul 14

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Dallas (DFW) to Minneapolis (MSP)

7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Really close to University

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Downtown Minneapolis

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Jul 20 - Jul 24

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Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,123 reviews)

Perfect location! We were able to get around to most of our destinations by foot. The staff was nice, hotel was clean..thats a win win in my book. I would definitely stay there again if I were to ever need to come back to Minneapolis.

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Minnehaha Park

4.5/5(471 reviews)

This city park alongside the Mississippi River offers pristine beauty, a big waterfall with pools for wading, paths for activities and lawns for picnics.

Lake Nokomis

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nokomis during your travels in Minneapolis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.