![]() The City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival in Minneapolis is a winter sports lover's dream come true, with competitions including everything from speed skating to skijoring, in which skiers are pulled across ice by dogs. Come join the fun January 26 through February 5. Ice carving competitions, parades, live entertainment, Securian Winter Run, Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt, and children's activities. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival celebrates all things winter in downtown Saint Paul's Rice Park. Located in nearby New Brighton, Ice Castles is just a short drive from Bloomington hotels. This family-friendly attraction features beautiful castles made completely out of ice, with slides, passageways, and surprises around every corner. PAUL METRO AREA Ice Castles is back in the Twin Cities this year with new sculptures to explore. Normandale Lake and Bush Lake Ski Jump by Doug Wallick FIND WINTER EVENTS IN BLOOMINGTON AND SURROUNDING MINNEAPOLIS & ST. All of the sports arenas are accessible from Bloomington via our METRO Light Rail system. ![]() Come cheer on our professional NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's also basketball season here in Minnesota. Paul or an exciting Minnesota Golden Gophers collegiate game at the University of Minnesota. Enjoy a professional Minnesota Wild hockey game at the Xcel Energy Center in St. If it's indoor sporting events you're looking for, visiting Minnesota in the winter is an ideal time to witness a hometown favorite - hockey. Lace up your ice skates and take your family to one of the many outdoor skating rinks and warming houses in Bloomington, or bring a sled or snow tube to a local hill. Cross-country ski trails are another activity offered at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. The Minneapolis Ski Club hosts ski jumping competitions throughout the winter at Hyland's Bush Lake Ski Jump that feature Olympic-level athletes. If you're looking for traditional winter fun, Hyland Hills Ski Area offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, and a chalet to warm your toes. Plan your winter getaway to Minnesota and stay at one of our over 40 hotels, all central to the winter fun!Īnd when it's time to come in from the cold, discover Mall of America®, the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex, which boasts endless shopping options, more than 50 restaurants, and four of Minnesota's top attractions - Nickelodeon Universe®, SEA LIFE at Mall of America, Crayola Experience, and FlyOver America.ĭress warmly for once in a lifetime experiences, from ice fishing on a frozen lake to snowshoeing through Hyland Lake Park Reserve. Since the flat tire was certainly not the fault of the bike shop, this was above and beyond the call of duty.Bloomington and the surrounding area celebrates the winter season through unique activities and events. In addition, he invited us to help ourselves to anything we wanted from their cooler. When the kind worker deposited me at the bike shop, John informed me that since the flat tire had ruined our day, he was going to comp both bike rentals, for my friend and me. I walked for awhile in the 94 degree heat, then decided I would not make it the rest of the way back, and begged a ride from a lawn maintenance worker at a gas station. John, who was on duty at the time, said that they didn't have a rescue service, and he was very sorry that since he was alone at the shop, I would have to walk the bike back. I rode as long as possible, then called the bike station. ![]() It was a lovely ride until on the way back, my rear tire went flat. ![]() My friend and I rented bikes last week, planning on a two hour ride. I would like to acknowledge the kindness of an employee/manager of Bikes and Blades.
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