Executive Chef & Nature Photographer Eric G. Baker from the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America will be featured on NBC KARE 11!

Showcase Minnesota - NBC KARE 11 - Thursday, December 3rd
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Join Chef Baker as he provides a culinary show highlighting entrees for the upcoming MN Miracle New Year's Eve Celebration.  One of the best New Year's Eve family events in the Twin Cities: The Fifth Annual Minnesota Miracle New Year's Eve Celebration. Ring in 2010 in style while aiding the Miracles of Mitch Foundation in its mission to support families of children battling cancer. Join emcee Eric Perkins from KARE 11 for a fun-filled evening with formal dinner and program, live entertainment from Casablanca Orchestra (CBO), silent and live auctions, kids' activities and special hotel packages.

* To learn more about the MN Miracle New Year's Eve Celebration, visit hppt://www.miraclesofmitch.org/newyears

NBC KARE 11 News - Friday, December 11
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Join Chef Eric Baker as he shares special entrees from the Blue Water Grill & Lounge - voted 'One of the Twin Cities Best Seafood Restaurants' specializing in wood-grilled steaks and fresh seafood.  Visit hppt://www.bluewatergrill.hilton.com for more information and menu selections. 

* Click here to learn more about Executive Chef & Nature Photographer Eric G. Baker

The Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America is pleased to offer a selection of Holiday Catering Packages & Special Menus for this year's Holiday Season.  Experience the culinary creations of Executive Chef & Nature Photographer Eric G. Baker and his culinary team.

Contact our Catering Team today to learn and inquire about availability.  Mention the 'Hilton Blog' to receive special pricing! 

Visit the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America for Thanksgiving this year and experience a traditional Thanksgiving Feast with culinary creations of Executive Chef & Nature Photographer Eric G. Baker!

Salad Bar
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Minnesota Wild Rice Soup
Mixed Greens with a Variety Of Toppings
Pickled Herring
Freshly Baked Rolls

Dinner
Roasted Wild Acres Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Honey Glazed Ham
Roasted Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes
Herb Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce

Desert Table
Harvest Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Berries & Whipped Cream
Pecan Pie
Apple Desserts

All meals include coffee, tea, or milk.  Adults $24.95, Seniors $21.95, Children 6-12 $12.95(Price does not include tax or gratuity. An automatic gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of 6 or more.)

Reservations Suggested at 952-548-0995.  Seating from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
3800 American Boulevard East • Bloomington, MN 55425  www.bluewatergrill.hilton.com

The Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America is pleased to present one of the best New Year's Eve family events in the Twin Cities: The Fifth Annual Minnesota Miracle New Year's Eve Celebration!

Ring in 2010 in style while aiding the Miracles of Mitch Foundation in its mission to support families of children battling cancer.  Last year this event raised over $72,000 to help the foundation carry out its mission and we're looking forward to another successful event!

Join emcee Eric Perkins from NBC KARE 11 for a fun-filled evening with formal dinner and program, live entertainment from Casablanca Orchestra (CBO), silent and live auctions, kids' activities and special hotel packages.

Miracle New Year's Eve Package

• Overnight accommodations on Thursday, Dec. 31
• Celebration Dinner in the MN Valley Ballroom
• Entertainment by Casablanca Orchestra from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Silent and live auctions
• Numerous kids activities (bingo, video games, arts & crafts)
• Miracle Brunch on New Year's Day
• Four (4) Nickelodeon Universe® 2-hour unlimited wristbands
• Mall of America™ Super Saver Coupon Book

To  make your reservation, learn more about pricing, view last year's photo gallery or the Pinky Swear video,  click here!

The Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America has created 4 new area attraction packages!

Minnesota Children's Museum Package
Minnesota Children's Museum is a non-profit community education institution committed to sparking children six months to 10 years old. At Minnesota Children's Museum, kids will have a blast discovering an exciting, immersive world that arouses their curiosity, increases their understanding, and ignites an appreciation for learning.

Science Museum of Minnesota Package
The Science Museum of Minnesota, founded in 1907, is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul and known worldwide for its interactive exhibits, dynamic traveling exhibitions, and internationally distributed large format films.
The Science Museum constantly explores and implements new technologies to educate our audience about science. The Science Museum's research and collections division and St. Croix Watershed Research Station provide significant ongoing scientific research in the areas of anthropology, paleontology, biology, and environmental sciences.

Downtown St. Paul Package
There's always something happening in Saint Paul. Whether you're looking for an enriching museum experience, a lively festival, or a performance in a local venue, you'll find more in Saint Paul - the most livable city in America!

House of Comedy Package
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy is a comedy club featuring the best comics in the stand-up comedy business. Enjoy laughs, fun and entertainment from some of the best comics in the industry like Damon Wayans, Kevin Nealon and Norm MacDonald who have appeared recently at the House of Comedy's sister club The Comic Strip.

Comedians appearing on David Letterman, Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Stars of Last Comic Standing, SNL and Just for Laughs will be regular acts at the House of Comedy.

To learn more about other Mall of America Shopping & Attraction Packages, visit us on-line!

Just in time for the summer season, Hilton Minneapolis Airport Mall of America introduces a ValleyFair package!  ValleyFair Family Amusement Park offers over 75 rides and attractions, including eight thrilling roller coasters, family rides, live entertainment, Whitewater Country Waterpark and an IMAX® Theater.

Our special Valleyfair Package includes : 

• Overnight accommodations for one evening
• Breakfast for up to four people in the Blue Water Grill the following morning
• (Retail Value $67.80 Plus tax & gratuity if purchased in the restaurant)
• Two regular admission tickets to Valleyfair!
• (Retail Value $75.98 if purchased at the Valleyfair! Front Gate)
• Guaranteed impeccable experience (Priceless!)
• Additional regular admission tickets are available for purchase at our front desk for $25.50 per ticket (Retail Value $37.99 if purchased at the Valleyfair! Front Gate)

Our entire team is committed to making your stay comfortable and enjoyable. While visiting the area, you'll appreciate our many amenities and services :

• 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul with easy access to all major freeway systems of the Twin Cities
• Less than one mile from Mall of America and Light Rail Transit (LRT) station with Service to downtown Minneapolis
• Adjacent to MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge offering a complete Visitor Center and over eight miles of walking/jogging trails through the beautiful MN River Valley
• Complimentary shuttle to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport
• Complimentary self parking
• Indoor glass-atrium enclosed recreation area with indoor pool, two whirlpools and expanded 24-hour fitness center featuring cardio-theater equipment
• Award-Winning food and beverage in the Blue Water Grill from Executive Chef Eric G. Baker and his culinary team
• 300 deluxe guestrooms and suites with views of the MSP International Airport and Historic Fort Snelling, I-494 Bloomington Strip and Minneapolis Skyline or MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge and MN River Valley

We're celebrating the completion of a $4.5 million dollar renovation in 2008! Make Reservations today - we look forward to your visit!

 

A whole new collection of Mall of America Shopping & Attraction Packages is now available from the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America - just in time for the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend and the upcoming summer season.

• Nickelodeon Universe
• American Girl
• Underwater Adventures
• Moose Mountain Adventure Golf
• Mall of America Shopping
• Theatres at Mall of America
• Tony n' Tina's Wedding

To learn more about these and other package offerings, click here.

The best location for all the Twin Cities has to offer - Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport - Mall of America.

Join Kate and Chef Baker for a spectacular Mother's Day Brunch for the entire family on Mother's Day, May 10th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the MN Valley Ballroom at the Hilton.

Register to win overnight stay "Bed & Breakfast' packages and "Dinner for Two' in the Blue Water Grill!

Sign-up to receive information on our next Wine Dinner event!

* $1.00 per reservation cover will be donated to The Miracles of Mitch Foundation - founded in the spirit of Mitch Chepokas, a boy whose life was cut short by cancer at the age of 9, to support families of children battling cancer.

Approximately 100 people got up early to support The Miracles of Mitch Foundation (MOMF) at the first-ever Miracles Happen Breakfast, held Wednesday, April 29, at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport - Mall of America.  The event, which raised $11,749 for MOMF, educated attendees about the foundation, its events and how its programs benefit the families of children battling cancer in Minnesota.

Speakers included MOMF Board Chair Mike Jilek, MOMF Executive Director Mike Krance, MOMF Board Member Joanna Perkins, M.D., M.S., and MOMF co-founder Steve Chepokas.

Special thanks to parents Becca Chase and Marcia Evans who shared their emotional stories of their children's battles with cancer, as well as how The Miracles of Mitch Foundation has made an impact in their lives.