Girlfriend Getaway. The Girlfriend Getaway gives you and your friends the
opportunity to spend quality time relaxing and shopping and receive retail
therapy!
Girlfriend Getaway The Girlfriend Getaway gives you and your friends the opportunity to spend quality time relaxing and shopping and receive retail therapy!
Day One – After checking into one of the 37 hotels in Bloomington, freshen up quickly and get ready to shop ‘til you drop at Mall of America®! Spend the day shopping until your credit card can’t take anymore, enjoying no sales tax on clothing or shoes. Browse through 520 stores, from high end to Minnesota unique. Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Sears are the four stores that anchor the Mall of America. Visit high end stores, such as Gucci, Chanel, and many up and coming designer boutiques in Nordstrom’s. Burberry, Brighton Collectibles, Coach and Hugo Boss stores bring designer labels to Bloomington and smiles to shopper’s faces. Also, visit Old Vine Wine & Spirits to select a favorite Minnesota or regional wine to take home. Stop in to the M.A.C. for the hottest makeup makeover in the mall. Professionals in the store will help find the latest colors for you and equip you with products to do it yourself at home. Evening – Enjoy dinner at CRAVE. The unique menu features tastes of the new American palate featuring fresh and innovative cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Save room for one of the incredible desserts on the menu.
Day Two – Begin your second day in luxury by making an appointment at the Trillium Spa in the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America. Trillium Spa offers a complete array of decadent services, either full day or half day treatments, including facial and body treatments, manicures and pedicures, facials and massages. Head back to Mall of America for some additional shopping and entertainment. Be sure to visit the newly remodeled South Avenue to shop high-end designer galore. Catch the latest movie release in the VIP theatre at the Theatres at MOA. Evening – Enjoy an evening of sheer entertainment at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, a perennial family favorite for American classic productions. The theatre is the nation’s largest professional dinner theatre where nearly 200 plays have been performed on the stage. For the most current production information, visit chanhassentheatres.com.
Day Three – Plan a half day trip to the Saint Croix Vineyard in Stillwater, Minnesota’s largest and best know winery. Try their wines, take a picturesque stroll through the vineyards and enjoy a delicious lunch by the pond on their grounds. Public and private tours of the grounds are available. Don’t forget to take some a case of “souvenirs” from your trip!
Evening – Mystic Lake Casino, one of the largest Midwest casinos is the designated wrap up party place for your three day extravaganza. Prepare to dine on a magnificent selection of food at The Buffet in Mystic Lake. Tempt your taste buds with your favorite dishes from around the world. Try your luck, or to win back some of the money spent on shopping, on one of 4000 slot machines or take it a little easier by sitting down with a Bingo card, anxiously anticipating your numbers being called. Check out the entertainment calendar at Mystic Lake to see what superstar is performing during your visit at mysticlake.com.
To book this itinerary, visit our website at bloomingtonmn.org or contact the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales Department at 1-866-435-7425 or
[email protected].
