Lowertown 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.
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 entertainment choices.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Mystic Lake Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minnesota Wild Ice Hockey Game at Xcel Energy Center
Top hotels in Lowertown
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Very nice rooms and clean facility with nice amenities at a reasonable price for downtown. Wish it wasn’t so scary to walk around st Paul T night these days
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The staff was amazing and the pool was fun, but cold. The hot tub was broken and there was green mildew of some kind on the floors by the pool. Also bummed they replaced the continental breakfast with a Starbucks style cafe. My kids missed the old buffet.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Such a pretty hotel. So good for our family of 5 and access to shopping and rides and food!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
I was VERY upset about paying a fee to park in the hotel's parking lot! It was a FIFTEEN DOLLAR per day fee! I have never paid a fee to park in a hotel's parking lot ever before! PLUS, it had snowed prior to us arriving and while we were there and the parking lot was completely packed with slick ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
No issues, nice property, very close to airport, would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Convenient to Mall of America. Free parking. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lowertown
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 Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
Summit - University
If you're spending time in Summit - University, check out sights like Cathedral of Saint Paul or St Paul Curling Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dale Street Station or Victoria Street Station.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Minnesota Governor's Residence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
