
Caribou Coffee may be the workhorse coffee franchise for most of Minnesota, but when you are staving off winter chills during house-hunting expeditions, you may want something more than a cuppa Lakeshore Blend. In a hot market like Bloomington, you cannot afford to stay indoors looking for Bloomington homes for sale — you have to get out and look! Herewith, seven of our favorite spots to jazz up your java and get jiving with jitter juice.

Homes in Bloomington are turning heads this year as our agents have been getting plenty of calls showing interest in this beautiful community.
Fall in Minnesota is a breathtaking experience that you won't want to miss.
Locals are particularly lucky to be just down the road from one of the best. It's the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and you'll enjoy every minute of it.
Autumn foliage is one of the most beautiful things about the changing of the seasons, and it's even better if you can watch it happen in all its magnificent splendor – out in the beauty of nature.
With almost 14,000 total acres of floodplain forest, wetlands, and prairie featuring iconic tall grass, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers self-guided tours around some of the most amazing natural wonders found in Minnesota.
The most common way to experience it, however, is by ambling around the dozens of hiking trails. They are among the most popular for both hikers and trail runners state-wide, attracting a bevy of visitors each year since the land opened to the public in 1976.

When we talk to new clients about all the amenities they can expect from Bloomington homes, one subject comes up all the time: The Mall of America.
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to this iconic shopping experience, which holds more than 500 stores. Spread out across four distinct wings, each with either three or four stories, this is truly a wonderland of shopping excitement. The selection is truly second to none. With a combined total of nearly 8 million square feet, even the most devoted mallrat might not be able to uncover all the wonders Mall of America has to offer.
But there's one thing in particular that no kid should miss out on Nickelodeon Universe!
You've probably heard of Minnesota's huge shopping mall--the Mall of America. This state-of-the-art shopping mall offers more than just shopping, there is basically all that anyone could wish for from shopping, foods and beverages, entertainment, games, and non-stop fun for kids...all under one roof. You can watch all the latest movies in the theaters, eat your favorite foods, buy those comfortable shoes that you have been thinking of, and upgrade your closet with the latest fashions. The prices here are also friendly so you don't have to worry about spending a fortune. When you get to the Mall of America, the first thing that strikes you is the fantastic design.
We recommend a list of things to do for a fun-fueled trip to this irresistible place: