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Bloomington Southwood Park Ice Hockey and Skating Rink

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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Bloomington Tactical Urban Combat Mall of America

★★★★☆ 4.8 (764)

Laser Tag

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Bloomington Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

★★★★☆ 4.2 (575)

Mini Golf

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Bloomington Mall of America®

★★★★☆ 4.6 (68488)

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Bloomington Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

★★★★☆ 4.8 (3032)

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Bloomington The Fair on 4

★★★★☆ 4.2 (639)

Go-Karts

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Parks & Nature

Nickelodeon Universe
Normandale Japanese Garden
Landmark Plaza

Museums & Culture

McKinney Fountain

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SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Crayola Experience Mall of America
Mall of America®
Museum of Illusions - Mall of America
WhirlyBall Twin Cities
Activate Bloomington

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The Fair on 4

Located within the Mall of America, offering go-karting alongside arcade games, axe throwing, and entertainment experiences
Versatile event space that has hosted diverse events including company holiday parties and even wedding receptions

WhirlyBall Twin Cities

Features WhirlyBall courts that combine bumper cars, basketball, and competitive gameplay - a proprietary hybrid sport unique to WhirlyBall franchise locations
The venue employs an award-winning chef to prepare elevated food and drinks, elevating it beyond typical recreation center fare with a full bar featuring local brews

Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota

Lodge Minnesota features a year-round indoor water park with both a wave pool and lazy river, operating continuously despite Minnesota's harsh winters
The resort offers an all-inclusive model where water park access is included with hotel suite bookings from arrival day open through departure day close, with day passes also available for non-overnight guests

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Features a DNA strand climb exhibit, a unique hands-on climbing activity that physically represents DNA structure for educational engagement
Houses live animals including chinchillas, hamsters, and bunnies in dedicated animal rooms, providing direct animal interaction experiences

Mall of America®

America maintains an indoor climate at 70 degrees year-round, creating a controlled environment for year-round comfort regardless of Minnesota's seasonal weather extremes
Nickelodeon Universe theme park is located inside the mall with dozens of rides and Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets, making it one of the largest indoor amusement parks in the United States

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The Works Museum

The museum features a massive K'Nex ball machine that took 6 months to construct, with a secret mechanical event that triggers every 15-30 minutes
Offers hands-on engineering education using real tools and everyday materials, allowing children to engage in authentic maker activities rather than simulation-based learning

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

Features a vortex tunnel exhibit that is specifically mentioned in visitor reviews as a notable interactive installation
Includes an infinity room exhibit, a technically sophisticated optical illusion that creates the perception of infinite space

Tactical Urban Combat Mall of America

Combat at Mall of America features game mechanics inspired by popular video games, including weapon upgrades and health restoration from teammates, creating a Call of Duty-style gameplay experience
The arena offers multiple game modes including both tactical laser tag and Nerf battle arenas within the same venue, providing diverse gameplay options

ClimbZone at Mall of America

Offers multiple climbing walls with varying difficulty levels suitable for climbers ranging from young children to experienced climbers
The venue maintains a high customer satisfaction rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews, with particularly positive feedback about staff expertise and safety protocols

Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

Is located on the third level of the Mall of America, making it one of the most long-standing entertainment installations at the mall according to visitor reviews
The course features custom-crafted design with life-size moose and horses, plus cartoon vehicles including a logging truck, steam train, and bi-plane themed around an old-time north woods aesthetic

Rock Of Ages Blacklight Minigolf

Ages features blacklight minigolf with an 18-hole course themed through different music eras spanning from the 1950s to present day, creating a glow-in-the-dark experience that combines two entertainment concepts
The course offers free admission for children five years of age or under with purchase of one regular admission, making it an accessible family entertainment option

Bloomington Ice Garden

Operates three sheets of ice year-round, referred to as BIG1, BIG2, and BIG3 in the scheduling system, allowing simultaneous hosting of multiple programs and tournaments
The rink hosts an annual 'Skating With the Stars' ice show featuring themed nights including Disney Night, Prince Night, Broadway Night, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute, with tickets priced at $6-$12

The Ridgeview Rink

Operates on a seasonal schedule from mid-December through mid-February and closes after mid-February due to late-winter sun causing frost boils and unsafe ice conditions
Hockey sticks and pucks are prohibited on the general skating rinks, restricting their use to designated hockey program areas only

Westwood Park Ice Hockey and Skating Rink

The rink operates on a seasonal schedule from mid-December through mid-February, closing in February due to late-winter sun causing frost boils and honeycombing in the outdoor ice surface
Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted on the general skating rink, restricting the equipment allowed during public skate sessions

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