Hotels near Snelling Beach

You can take time to visit Fort Snelling State Park during your travels to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Minnehaha Park in Hiawatha. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Fort Snelling State Park and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, both nearby.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Nickelodeon Universe, located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Bloomington. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Nickelodeon Universe, you'll love Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium and Lego Imagination Center, both a short walk away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Mall of America, a popular place for shoppers in East Bloomington. Our travelers also like the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sibley House Historic Site during your trip to Mendota. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

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.