Sports Page Bar & Grill is a neighborhood favorite and a place to cheer on your favorite sports team with a bunch of your friends and a pint of beer. It has a relaxed atmosphere in which everyone just wants to have a good time. There are several big screen TVs, billiards, pull tabs, and […]

Pierce Skate & Ski was opened in 1936 by Walter Pierce under the name of Trading Post's Skate Exchange in a different location. The name was changed to the current one by John (son of Walter) and Barbara (new owners) in 1956 when they expanded to include skiing equipment and clothing. They came to their […]

Groth Music opened in 1939 by Chester E. Groth who was a professional musician. It stayed in its downtown location for almost 50 years before moving to its current location. His daughter, Nancy Groth, took over in 1985, and she expanded the store to be more globally diverse. The store is still family-owned and places […]

Attic to Basement is filled with unique odds and ends, antiques, and other eye-catching items. The decor is warm, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable, and they are eager to pair you with the perfect item(s). It was opened in 2008 by Mary and Pat, which was her […]

The Mall of America was opened in 1992 to much fanfare. It was touted as the biggest mall in the world at the time, and it's now the largest or fifth largest in America, depending on how you measure it. It has over 500 stores, and you could spend all day in it without seeing […]

Hunan Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in Hunan, Cantonese, and Szechuan cuisine. The decor is warm and colorful, and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The staff is friendly and cheerful. Their signature dishes include black seabass filet with mushroom, Hunan lamb, and honey walnut shrimp. The menu includes minced chicken & velvet […]

Bloomington ChopHouse is a high-end steakhouse located in the Bloomington Hilton. The decor is contemporary, and the atmosphere is relaxed. The staff members are friendly and knowledgeable. The menu includes the ChopHouse scramble, lobster mac and cheese, rib-eye, Wagyu flat-iron, and bison. They also have private dining if you want a more intimate experience.

Co Tu Oriental Cuisine is a Vietnamese restaurant that was opened in 2018 because the owners wanted to bring the taste of their homeland to Minnesotans. The restaurant has a relaxed and casual atmosphere, and it's a cozy spot. They believe in the harmony of foods, including the combination of five fundamental tastes in Vietnamese […]

Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Rick Webb, a local restauranteur, and it's been a neighborhood favorite ever since. It's an Italian restaurant with a contemporary look (and art!) and fresh and simple dishes. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is relaxed. There is patio dining weather permitted. They believe in […]

Gyropolis is a Greek restaurant that was opened in 2005 by a hometown kid and his brother who were nostalgic to open a restaurant where they used to hang out, serving the food they used to eat as kids. They were committed to making the best on the go (sto xeri in Greek) food possible. […]

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1976 to protect the native waterfowl and wetlands. In addition to protecting the habitat, it was also created in order to educate the general public about said habitat. The Bloomington Education and Visitor Center (the address provided here) will help you coordinate your visit. It also has […]

Hyland Park Reserve is run by the Three Rivers Park District, and it's 1,000 acres of pristine wetlands, marshes, and other flora. It has miles of hiking and walking trails, and a biking path as well. There is an open play area for children that has won awards for its design. This is just the […]