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 great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿2,644
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

฿1,523
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿803
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

฿334
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿326
per adult
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

฿334
per adult
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
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Top hotels in Core

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 ฿3,084 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,084
฿3,605 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,472 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,472
฿5,227 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,086 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with historic charm, exceptional staff, great service, clean rooms"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
411 Minnesota St St. Paul MN
The price is ฿3,291 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,291
฿3,846 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"The room was not great. The bathroom was falling apart. The door was coming apart. The bathtub was so close to the ceiling that you kept hitting your hands when showering. There was rust coming out of all the fixtures and handles. We ran out of toilet paper the first day and didnt have extra. We ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,977 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿3,977
฿4,614 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 ...
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is ฿3,170 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,170
฿3,678 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,113 reviews)
"We had a good stay. Rooms were clean. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was good. We did not use the pool or gym."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
The price is ฿5,025 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿5,025
฿5,830 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,207 reviews)
"I love the cleanliness of the resort . The gift shop worker name Arthur was super friendly and relatable. Overall great experience for a second time ! I will always book here !"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
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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 U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, 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 Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, 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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