Countryside Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Countryside
Things to do
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Minnesota Vikings Football Game at US Bank Stadium
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Friday Night Happy Hour Cruise on Lake Minnetonka
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Countryside
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
"We had a clean room, comfortable bed with blackout shades and room was the perfect temperature. We had a great experience with the shuttle to the concert. Overall, great time staying at Mystic!"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Nice hotel with clean rooms. Staff was friendly and location is great for flying out of Minni."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Very clean, excellent customer service!"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Hotel was fantastic. We came to visit the Mall of America and after traveling a total of 20 hours it was great to be able to park at our hotel and walk to the mall. The staff was super friendly and helpful. There were lots of families but the hotel was pretty quiet. Breakfast was satisfying with ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
"New style rooms, clean, fresh"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Countryside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
