Guidebook for Bloomington
Food Scene
The Grind Coffee and Creamery
Homemade donuts, great ice cream and coffee
Hong Kong Noodle
901 SE Washington AveLate hours, delicious fast and fresh Chinese, try the Singapore Rice Noodles!
Hot and spicy Szechuan cuisine, great lunch specials. If you like spicy try Chopped Dry Pepper Chicken*, Beef with Chili Broth, Chung King Chili Chicken, or Triple Kung Pao*. Items with * star are on the lunch menu!
Grand Szechuan Restaurant
10602 France Ave SHot and spicy Szechuan cuisine, great lunch specials. If you like spicy try Chopped Dry Pepper Chicken*, Beef with Chili Broth, Chung King Chili Chicken, or Triple Kung Pao*. Items with * star are on the lunch menu!
With veggies fresh from the owner's garden during the summer, and owned and operated by immigrants, this place is fast and delicious. Love the spicy gyro.
6 habitants recommandent
Gyropolis
2325 W 90th StWith veggies fresh from the owner's garden during the summer, and owned and operated by immigrants, this place is fast and delicious. Love the spicy gyro.
Nha Sang Restaurant
12621 Nicollet AveHimalayan/Nepalese/Tibetan cuisine. Try the spicy beef shafta.
Family friendly belly dancing, great lunch buffet...beautiful atmosphere right on Nicollet Commons and across from the Ames Performing Art Center.
9 habitants recommandent
Mediterranean Cruise Cafe
12500 Nicollet AveFamily friendly belly dancing, great lunch buffet...beautiful atmosphere right on Nicollet Commons and across from the Ames Performing Art Center.
All kinds of ethnic food and shops under one roof! Vietnamese egg rolls from Pham's, the hummus and pita from Holyland, camel burger from Safari just to name a few!
179 habitants recommandent
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StAll kinds of ethnic food and shops under one roof! Vietnamese egg rolls from Pham's, the hummus and pita from Holyland, camel burger from Safari just to name a few!
Mugshots Coffee Company
10518 France Ave SFarmington Steak House
329 3rd StYour basic steaks cooked in a mom and pop store for a great price
Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveUnique tasty donuts
Bowling alley and home of Ellsworth Wisconsin deep fried cheese curds and the famous juicy lucy (cheese stuffed burger)
44 habitants recommandent
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave SBowling alley and home of Ellsworth Wisconsin deep fried cheese curds and the famous juicy lucy (cheese stuffed burger)
Bowling, bocce ball, an outdoor fire to cozy up next to, bar, restaurant...great atmosphere. $1 bowling after 9pm!
15 habitants recommandent
Pinstripes
3849 Gallagher DrBowling, bocce ball, an outdoor fire to cozy up next to, bar, restaurant...great atmosphere. $1 bowling after 9pm!
Sencha Tea Bar - Mall of America
60 E BroadwayKung Fu Tea
923 Washington Ave SEBoba
Bubble
Pearls
However you say it, yum!
Sightseeing
Free admission, easily walkable zoo for families with young children and a nice conservatory for rainy/cold days. Check the open hours, they often close early.
278 habitants recommandent
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrFree admission, easily walkable zoo for families with young children and a nice conservatory for rainy/cold days. Check the open hours, they often close early.
Pick your own apples in the fall, beautiful view of the Minnesota River Valley.
Minnesota Harvest Orchard
8251 Old Hwy 169 BlvdPick your own apples in the fall, beautiful view of the Minnesota River Valley.
Millionaire street, home of the governor's mansion and many other large homes from the early days of our city.
35 habitants recommandent
Summit Avenue
Summit AvenueMillionaire street, home of the governor's mansion and many other large homes from the early days of our city.
Arts & Culture
Centre d'art Walker
725 Vineland PlKids and adults alike will enjoy exploring the sculpture garden, home of famed "cherry on the spoon".
251 habitants recommandent
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlKids and adults alike will enjoy exploring the sculpture garden, home of famed "cherry on the spoon".
Parks & Nature
Lots of nice hiking trails (beware the steep but paved path down to the falls, can be difficult for some to ascend!), beautiful waterfalls
26 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de la rivière Willow
1034 Co Hwy ALots of nice hiking trails (beware the steep but paved path down to the falls, can be difficult for some to ascend!), beautiful waterfalls
See the waterfall, eat at the famous Sea Salt Eatery (beware long lines!) during the summer months, rent a quadricycle, or follow the train along the Minnehaha creek to where it meets the Mississippi.
613 habitants recommandent
Chutes Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha DrSee the waterfall, eat at the famous Sea Salt Eatery (beware long lines!) during the summer months, rent a quadricycle, or follow the train along the Minnehaha creek to where it meets the Mississippi.
Rent a paddleboat/canoe/kayak, nice beach, volleyball area, grilling area and playground.
6 habitants recommandent
Parc régional du lac Bryant
6800 Rowland RdRent a paddleboat/canoe/kayak, nice beach, volleyball area, grilling area and playground.
Tennis courts, small beach, splash pad, playground, picnic shelter, baseball fields and skateboard area.
6 habitants recommandent
Round Lake Park and Beach
Tennis courts, small beach, splash pad, playground, picnic shelter, baseball fields and skateboard area.
Nice quiet city oasis, with mini golf, paddle boats and outdoor concers/movies (summer) and great ice skating/warming house in the winter, skate rental on site.
34 habitants recommandent
Centennial Lakes Park
Nice quiet city oasis, with mini golf, paddle boats and outdoor concers/movies (summer) and great ice skating/warming house in the winter, skate rental on site.
Parc d'État Interstate
307 Milltown RdGreat trails for biking/walking/running, lake with non-motorized boat rental opportunities, cross country ski trails and rentals, huge play structure (summers) for the kids. Near by stop at the Richardson Nature Center to meet their resident raptors.
16 habitants recommandent
Réserve du parc du lac Hyland
10145 E Bush Lake RdGreat trails for biking/walking/running, lake with non-motorized boat rental opportunities, cross country ski trails and rentals, huge play structure (summers) for the kids. Near by stop at the Richardson Nature Center to meet their resident raptors.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum DrShopping
If you love candy and soda, you've got to visit this store! Great photo opp and shopping! Close to Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard, so make an outing of it.
25 habitants recommandent
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store
20430 Johnson Memorial DrIf you love candy and soda, you've got to visit this store! Great photo opp and shopping! Close to Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard, so make an outing of it.
Entertainment & Activities
Valleyfair
1 Valley Fair Dr