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Attractions
Mall Of America 60 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425-5550 800-879-3555 or 612- 883-8843 This shoppers' destination has been open for a few years and is a great place for the whole family. With so much to do and see, everyone will be pleased with this choice. However, there's lots more to do than just go shopping including nightclubs, restaurants, movies and more. The best way to find out is to go see for yourself!
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway 352 South Avenue Bloomington, MI 55425 612-854-7700 Ever wanted in the same "NAS-CARs" as the real ones? With the most sophisticated technology, that's just what is happening here. Now you can be the driver and race against others, just as real races are done, except there is no danger of accidents. You will feel the car jolting and the motion of spinning around but you can't get hurt. What could better?
Golf Mountain This 18-hole course overlooks the Camp Snoopy (the amusement park) and is intertwined with seven waterfalls and two running streams.
Camp Snoopy This amusement park is in the Mall of America and is open year round. There are 8 places to eat, more than two dozen rides, a rock-climbing wall and, of course, the weather is constant year round. Hop on the ferris wheel, or take a carousel ride, but don't miss this one.
Under Water World This one-of-a-kind aquarium is like no other with four primary water exhibits in the Mall. In this aquarium, the fishes and water surround you. Look up and see water just like scuba diving. The aquarium is home to over 350 different species including Lake Sturgeons, Alligators and even Sharks.
LEGO Imagination Center It's free! All the kids have to do is have fun. Build a tower, build an airplane, or let their imaginations run wild -- the sky's the limit. Look around and get some great ideas on what to build from the many giant Lego sculptures already constructed.
Great Cars and Great Trucks Design your own Chrysler car, take a virtual test drive, check out the concept cars of the future and stop by the souvenir shop for unique memories of your visit.
Minneapolis Planetarium 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-630-6150 See the stars as clear as can be! Just sit back, relax and enjoy the tour of the heavens.
Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 612-432-9000 Get your safari hat out and take a tour of the 2,300 animals from around the world. Explore the ocean for sharks, escape to the rain forest for a glimpse of the leopards, hike on the trail to observe the wolves. Afterwards, visit the IMAX theatre to let your imagination run wild in its comfortable seats.
St. Anthony Falls 25 Main St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-627-5433 Take a 2-mile self-guided tour of the riverfront. You'll see the only major waterfall on the Mississippi and discover the area's heritage of geography and industry.
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