# Candy Cane Institute | North Atrium > Tourist attraction features detailed immersive exhibits and interactive photo opportunities with elves, Christmas trees, and themed props. Santa appears in a private room, adding a focused highlight to the visit. The atmosphere can feel crowded near the front desk, with limited staff managing flow during busy times. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Candy-Cane-Institute-North-Atrium - Address: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States - Phone: +19528838800 - Website: https://www.mallofamerica.com/candy-cane-institute ## What people say - "This place is so kid friendly; Santa was amazing with the kids." ## Good to know - Tickets should be purchased in advance or online for quicker entry. - Expect a 30-minute confirmation time after online ticket purchase. - Adults are charged for entry to the institute. - The activity area can get crowded, especially with families. - There are many photo opportunities with themed decorations and elves. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.