Nickelodeon Universe
Nickelodeon Universe is the name of two indoor amusement parks located at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Around it, U.S. Bank Stadium (8.3 mi) comes first on our list. For mild weather, aim for May to September (69–83°F highs).
A theme park inside Bloomington
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°, with about 51" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bloomington
Nickelodeon Universe is inside Bloomington, which has 60 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 2 miles from Nickelodeon Universe.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Here is how the weather at Nickelodeon Universe changes month by month.
Nickelodeon Universe
Nickelodeon Universe is the name of two indoor amusement parks located at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Originally, a third location was under construction at the Mall of China in Chongqing, China, but it was later announced that it would not be branded as a Nickelodeon Universe. The parks consist of attractions and rides based on Nickelodeon’s popular franchises. The amusement parks are owned and operated by the Triple Five Group under license from Nickelodeon.
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- 6.9 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 36K a year
Towns to stay in near Nickelodeon Universe
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Bloomington (60) and Minneapolis (92).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Huntington Bank Stadium
- 3Target Field
- 4Grand Casino Arena
- 5Fort Snelling
- 6Bde Maka Ska
- 7Allianz Field
- 8Valleyfair
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Nickelodeon Universe | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | in town | — | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Minneapolis | 8 mi north | 10 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Eagan | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| St. Paul | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Burnsville | 7 mi south | 10 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 65,244 | $355K | C |
| Eden Prairie | 11 mi west | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
| Shakopee | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 49,366 | $375K | B− |
| Roseville | 12 mi north | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Nickelodeon Universe
You can reach each of these within 11 miles.
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
28 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
39 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
49 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
54 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
67 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
78 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
811 mi Theme parkValleyfairPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Before visiting Nickelodeon Universe
Is Nickelodeon Universe open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Nickelodeon Universe in Bloomington?
Yes. It’s inside Bloomington, MN.
When is the best time to visit Nickelodeon Universe?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Nickelodeon Universe?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near Nickelodeon Universe?
Bloomington (in town, 60 places to stay), Minneapolis (8 mi, 92 places to stay) and Eagan (5 mi, 26 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.