Bloomington Attractions
Ojibwe and Dakota Sioux Indians were attracted to the abundance of woodlands, water and game in the Bloomington (pop. 84,000) area. French Canadian fur trappers followed as well as soldiers and pioneers. Bloomington is named for the flowering fields.
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Mall of America
This huge shopping mall is a major tourist attraction both for its stores and theme park.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge near Bloomington provides recreational opportunities such as bird watching, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.