Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore the wonders of nature, ancient artifacts and mind-blowing technology at this center, with an Omnitheater and interactive exhibits.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
Landmark Center
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Minnesota History Center
Learn about Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, feel a tornado and hear personal stories from the state’s darkest days of war.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
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Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Everything was really good
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The room was very used and unmaintained. The beds were broken down and leaning towards the edge. There were cracks in the walls that were poorly repaired. The wall was crumbling around the windows. The lights kept flickering in the bathroom. The tub was pealing and when taking a shower it did not ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Clean and Big room!!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Celeste of St Paul
Very friendly staff and very clean hotel. Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Parking was very easy
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
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.
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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome 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.
