Core Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A large white space suit sculpture in a shopping mall.
A museum interior with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton exhibit, ticket booths, and informational displays.
A botanical garden with a glass greenhouse, a central fountain, and various landscaped gardens.
A large historic church with a prominent dome and twin towers.
A view through a circular window of a white building with arched windows and red shutters, and a taller red building in the background.

Stay near popular Core attractions

Ramsey County Courthouse

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ramsey County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

฿1,978
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿794
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿397
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿1,258
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis Hop On Hop Off Tour

Minneapolis Hop On Hop Off Tour

฿1,820
per adult
Minneapolis Hop On Hop Off Tour
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿323
per adult
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Core

The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,706
฿4,331 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,177 reviews)
"Great hotel and location for seeing downtown etc. I would recommend being careful of walking at night alone. Just be aware of your surroundings."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
The price is ฿3,642 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,642
฿4,257 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,057 reviews)
"The staff was great. There was an issue with stains in the bedding and they changed it quickly and apologized for it. The only negative is that you don’t find out about the $100 deposit until you check in."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,053 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,053
฿4,702 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,771 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

3 out of 5
1330 Industrial Blvd NE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿3,749 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,749
฿4,387 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"We were very pleased with our stay. I booked this hotel due to its proximity to the MN state fairgrounds. The staff was great, hotel and room were clean and it was quiet, too. Parking was easy since they have a lot onsite and no concerns from a security standpoint. I appreciate that there was a shuttle ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

4 out of 5
3200 E 81st St Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,648 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,648
฿4,232 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,493 reviews)
"Great choice, convenient, clean, comfortable."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

3 out of 5
2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,799 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,799
฿4,408 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,718 reviews)
"Incredible staff so helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
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A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

South Minneapolis

While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

Downtown West

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

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.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

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