Bloomington

The city of Bloomington is located in the state of Minnesota, just 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. It is located on the north bank of the Minnesota River. Sometime after 1851, a group of settlers moved to the area. They named the town after their previous home, Bloomington,...

The city of Bloomington is located in the state of Minnesota, just 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. It is located on the north bank of the Minnesota River. Sometime after 1851, a group of settlers moved to the area. They named the town after their previous home, Bloomington, Illinois. Students enrolled in English school in Bloomington will find that many activities and excursions within Bloomington are found at the Mall of America, the largest enclosed shopping center in the United States. The Mall is home to the Sea Life Aquarium, which has more than 10,000 sea creatures including sharks, seahorses, jellyfish and more. Also within the Mall, visitors can check out Nickelodeon Universe, a theme park geared towards kids, but loved by all ages. Catch the latest movie, shop the latest trends, or enjoy some food at one of the many restaurants. All are available in the Mall of America. For those looking for excursions away from the mall, consider an outing to the Minnesota Sculpture Garden. It is the largest urban sculpture garden in the United States with over 40 works of art. The garden is next to Loring Park, a great place for relaxing, picnicking, or people watching. Students taking English courses in Bloomington will find that the Minneapolis – St. Paul area has much to offer in terms of the performing arts as well. From community theater to commercial Broadway productions, visitors can catch great shows in a variety of theaters in the area. Visitors can expect to experience a continental climate with very cold winters and hot summers.