Hiawatha Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Minnehaha Park
This city park alongside the Mississippi River offers pristine beauty, a big waterfall with pools for wading, paths for activities and lawns for picnics.
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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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 great live music.
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.
Things to do
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Top hotels in Hiawatha
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The whole check in process was smooth. Hotel is clean. Needs some upgrades but it’s a nice spot
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Staff is great. Free shuttle from/to airport is fantastic. The complimentary breakfast is wonderful
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Saint Paul Hotel
Beautiful building, spacious and very attractive room. Felt like a first class hotel. All staff were friendly, accommodating, helpful beyond expectations. Food was excellent. Looking forward to another stay.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Clean spacious rooms, polite staff.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Nice room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
It was awesome stay and loved it
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hiawatha
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.
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.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi River Visitors Center and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
