Core Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Mall of America
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Ultimate Minneapolis Walking Tour & Weatherproof Skyway Loop
Top hotels in Core
The Saint Paul Hotel
The room and the staff were great. It would be nice to have a coffee maker in the room.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
clean room and good service
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Check in was LONG and painful! Then additional $10 to park on their lot. disappointing. Also, they no longer have a free breakfast (been here 4 years in a row, this is a first!) Room and pool area were very nice!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Clean and close to MSP. There is a really great bowl place about a 15 minute walk away. Get the sumac chicken.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
We did online check in. The clerk at the front desk just gave us our cards with no other conversation or instructions. Info like where to park, our room number, how to get to our room, the fact you need a key card to get the elevator to the floor we were staying would be helpful. The pool was shutdown ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
N/A
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Core
Downtown St. Paul
Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Grand Casino Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
