Can't go wrong with the shuttle!!
Absolutely! If your hotel offers a free shuttle there and the mall is the only place your visiting I would definitely take the shuttle.
I would absolutely use the shuttle, however, if you plan to do a lot of shopping taking your own car allows you to rid yourself if bulky packages.
The mall also has valet for 10 dallors for the whole day, if your hotel doesn't offer a shuttle
If someone else can do the driving definitely do it
Well we parked in the lot right next door. There was no fee to park and there was no problem finding a space... The lot was far from crowded.
I live in the northern suburbs and take the train.
Depends on how much you plan on shopping.... All these people have great answers for you but I would also like to add the traffic is absolutely horrible in Bloomington.. .... If you are not use to driving around by our malls yet or big cities you may wanna stick to the shuttle. People can be very rude, obnoxious, and inpolite especially around the holidays when they are trying to get things done.
If there's an option to to catch a hotel shuttle do so if that's your only stop. That way you can relax and shop at your own pace. Yet if there's more than one stop then driving would quite convenient.
Parking at the mall is always free and easy, so it's a good option too if you have a car. Many city buses go there as well.
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