Waite Park 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.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Mystic Lake Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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
The Selfie Company | Minnesota's Premier Selfie Experience
Top hotels in Waite Park
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Clean room, friendly/supportive staff and proximity. Minuses: pool closed on site (I learned about it at check in, however I may have missed something), no microwave in the room nor on each floor for accessibility (at least 1 on each floor would help) and I had to request housekeeping. Not too happy ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
The staff was excellent and professional, while still being personable. The room was modern and clean. The family enjoyed the indoor pool. My only suggestion is to have someone patrol the outside of the grounds for random garbage. Granted, it was fairly windy while we were there, but there was some ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
While the room was clean the beds were terrible. Solid as concrete and the frames squeezed of metal and ended up moving. Bathrooms were in need of some updating.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
They charge for parking. For the price paid to stay felt parking should’ve been included
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
No pool i guess. Nice firm beds. 1104 was double queen with nice size bathroom and shower. At very end of floor so quiet. No view so get othrr side of hallway if you want ambient light.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waite Park
Northeast Minneapolis
While visiting Northeast Minneapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Northrup King Building.
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.
North Loop
If you're spending time in North Loop, check out sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin or Target Field and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station.
Warehouse District
Travellers choose Warehouse District for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station and check out top sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin.
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.
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.
