Hotels near Fort Snelling State Park

Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, just one of the attractions in East Bloomington. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, you'll love Nickelodeon Universe and Crayola Experience, 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 travellers 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.

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.

Gun Club Lake is located 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from the centre of Minneapolis - St. Paul, why not stop by during your stay?

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in East Bloomington. Our travellers 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. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Minnehaha Park and Thresher Fields Off-Leash Dog Park, both nearby.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Snelling Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from central St. Paul. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Lake Nokomis 50th Street Beach.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Sibley House Historic Site – just one of the monuments in central Mendota. Our travellers also like the art galleries in the area – your cultural tour starts here.

You can catch an event at Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, located 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from central St. Paul. If you think Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center is cool, you might also like Allianz Field and James Griffin Stadium, both located nearby.