The Twin Cities' "third" city, this large suburb is your playground for shopping, dining and outdoor activities. Highways 494 and 35W provide you with close access to other areas, but why would ever leave Bloomington? It's all here! Parks, wetlands, golf courses, skiing and plenty of corporate opportunity are all close! South Pointe, Southwood, Pennbrooke and Poplar Bridge each offer a unique living opportunity that feels like home!
Bloomington Business
Some of the area's largest corporations are located in Bloomington include ThermoKing and Toro. The I-494 business corridor is situated on the northern border of the city and has several Class A office complexes, shopping centers, car dealerships, and industrial parks. The transportation system consisting of I-494, I-35W, the airport and railroad spurs make Bloomington an ideal location for commerce and for employee access. Bloomington Location
Bloomington, located approximately ten miles south of downtown Minneapolis, is the state's third largest city (after Minneapolis and St. Paul). Its northern border stretches along I-494 east to west nine miles abutting Richfield and Edina. Its southern border runs along the scenic Minnesota River and its stunning bluffs and wetlands. Interstate 35W travels through central Bloomington and the MSP International Airport is located at the northeast corner. View at Google Maps Bloomington Recreation
One third of Bloomington is set aside for recreation and conservation with beautifully landscaped parks and blue lakes. The city boasts 208 lakes and ponds, 14 miles of shoreline along the Minnesota River, an 18 square mile Nine Mile Creek Watershed area and several parks and nature areas. It is also home to the Hyland Lake Park Reserve, the Hyland Hills Ski Area and Ski School and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. The vast recreational opportunities include miles of biking, blading, walking and cross country ski trails, three golf courses and an indoor ice arena. |
Bloomington Schools
Bloomington Public Schools (District 271) are ranked among the top in the country academically. The high school sport teams are usually ranked at the top of conference and state levels. The bands are known internationally. But the schools have more to offer than just that. They also excel in theater, debate teams, dance lines and other such extracurricular activities. Normandale Bloomington Community College Bloomington Shopping/Restaurants/Attractions
Bloomington is the hospitality center of the Greater Twin Cities featuring over 6,500 first class hotel/motel rooms and over 50 restaurants. The Mall of America, the nation's largest enclosed retail and entertainment complex is located just off I-494 and Highway 77 in the eastern part of Bloomington. It holds over 400 shops including Bloomingdales, Macy's, Sears and Nordstrom as well as theaters and Lego Showplace. The complex which attracts 35,000,000 visitors a year also features a seven acre indoor theme park (The Park at MOA) and a world-class 1.2 million gallon aquarium. Other services and a myriad of shopping centers, large and small are located in Bloomington and adjacent municipalities. Bloomington Other Links
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