What to do on Easter Sunday?

Any suggestions on what to do on Easter Sunday? I%26#39;ll be staying in Bloomington that day/night and malls, shopping are closed for the day.

Any suggestions on where to eat and what to do that day?

What to do on Easter Sunday?

Bloomington is tough if the mall is closed and the weather likely to be a bit messy -- snow and slush, most likely.

The only restaurant I would recommend is David Fong%26#39;s, but it is closed on Sundays. Unfortunately, much of Bloomington%26#39;s options are chain -- classic suburbia.

If you get lucky with the weather, the best bet would be to take I-494 west to Penn Avenue and take a right, heading north until you hit Lake Harriet. Beautiful area, beautiful homes. Good for a nice stroll over to the band shell and people watching. Again, dependent on weather.

Wish I could be of more help, but I%26#39;ll try to think of something before I leave work today.

What to do on Easter Sunday?

I would probably try to find a great brunch (Easter or otherwise) - if you%26#39;re lucky, there might be live gospel music. Here are a couple up-to-date links:

http://www.sophia.twincitiesfun.com/index.php

twincities.citysearch.com/roundup/39549

It%26#39;s not supposed to be warm, but it would be great weather for a brisk hike around the lakes, along E or W River Road or at one of the parks (threeriversparkdistrict.org). Just watch out for the ice. Also, if you%26#39;re not outdoorsy this time of year, I would think the big museums would be open regular hours.

Or simply enjoy cozying up somewhere in front of a fire to read, sip or just enjoy the view.

Apologies, I%26#39;m not coming up with much. With the weather and the closures -- and the fact that it%26#39;s Bloomington -- I%26#39;m a bit stumped.

I would try to find a brunch -- sure to be some available -- and maybe do a spa thing. Have some ';me'; time until you get to a day where things are open.

Although if weather ends up cooperating -- Lake Harriet.

Sunday Brunch at the top of the IDS Tower is really nice. They really do it up for holidays. I%26#39;ve done X-Mas %26amp; Thanksgiving there, but not yet an easter.

Here%26#39;s some info --

www.marquettehotel.com/windows_brunch.htm

www.marquettehotel.com/pdf/sunday_brunch.pdf

WINDOWS ON MINNESOTA: Sunday Brunch

Experience Sunday Brunch in the clouds while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views from WINDOWS on Minnesota, which is located on the 50th floor of the IDS Center. Guests will delight in numerous choices of savory cuisine and carving stations while they enjoy the musical entertainment at this popular weekly event.

Sunday Brunch is served weekly from 10 am – 2 pm.

Cost for the event is $25.95 for adults and $11.95 for children under 12.

Free parking is provided in the IDS ramp. Taxes and gratuities are not included.

Call 612.376.7404 now to reserve a table for your group.

Thanks for the tips on the Sunday brunch. Taking the light rail into Minneapolis sounds like it might be the thing to do.

Take the Nicollet Mall stop - you%26#39;ll be x2 blocks north of IDS Tower.

I%26#39;d recommend callign now to reserve -

and if you don%26#39;t mind the high view - ask for table by the windows.

ENJOY !!

O%26#39;Donovan%26#39;s Irish Bar will also be open after - they are always open.

x4 blocks west, just south of the Target Center.

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