Bloomington, located south of Minneapolis, is the state's fifth-largest city. The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, draws an astounding 2.5 millions visitors each year, more than Walt Disney World, the Grand Canyon, and Graceland combined! But Bloomington is more than stores: a 10,000-acre wildlife refuge offers opportunities to view bald eagles and other wildlife, hike, cycle, and horseback ride, while the city’s zoo is considered on the finest in the nation.