South Loop Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





Popular places to visit

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 entertainment choices 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.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in South Loop

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Clean spacious room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
We did online check in. The clerk at the front desk just gave us our cards with no other conversation or instructions. Info like where to park, our room number, how to get to our room, the fact you need a key card to get the elevator to the floor we were staying would be helpful. The pool was shutdown ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Great location
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
Friendly staff, beautiful and clean hotel, great breakfast, prime location with transportation!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Comfy bed
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Loop

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.

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.

Southwest Minneapolis
If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing.

West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area and Bloomington Ice Gardens.

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, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.


