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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Faribault Hometown Inn & Suites

Faribault Hometown Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
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Price was $282, price is now $212 per person
$212
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Feb 4 - Feb 8
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Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis (MSP)
14.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
Was just fine for what we needed…a cheap place to dleep

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

The Hotel Landing

The Hotel Landing

4.5 out of 5
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Price was $1,587, price is now $1,120 per person
$1,120
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Jan 28 - Feb 4
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Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis (MSP)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (418 reviews)
Excellent as always. Nice, clean rooms and friendly staff. Walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. Make sure to visit the onsite bar for happy hour where the bartenders are top notch!

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Price was $782, price is now $573 per person
$573
per person
Jan 22 - Jan 27
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Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Minneapolis (MSP)
18/10 Exceptional! (2,324 reviews)
Room was nice but you have to walk forever to get to your room and no luggage carts at the door. The Casino is the focus not hotel guests

Reviewed on Nov 18, 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

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

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

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

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

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
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport

Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport

2.5 out of 5
2301 E Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington MN
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis

Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis

3.5 out of 5
2800 American Blvd W Bloomington MN
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis
Four Points by Sheraton Mall of America Minneapolis Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Mall of America Minneapolis Airport

3.5 out of 5
7745 Lyndale Avenue S Richfield MN
Four Points by Sheraton Mall of America Minneapolis Airport
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