Important Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Shopping Mall · East Bloomington · 418 tips and reviews
HISTORY: The Mall opened in 1992 and is the nation's largest retail complex. Each year there are 40 million visitors, which is more than the combined populations of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota & Canada.
HISTORY: In March 1978 the original Globe Theatre was destroyed in an arson fire. It was rebuilt & reopened in 1981. In 1984, the outdoor festival stage was also destroyed by arson. It too was rebuilt.
HISTORY: This zoo opened in 1915 & covers over 100 acres with more than 4000 animals. In the 80s an orangutan named Ken Allen became famous for repeatedly escaping from the 'escape-proof' orangutan enclosure.