West Side Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A river with a boat, a city skyline, and a bridge.
A city skyline with a river, a bridge, and a park bench.

Stay near popular West Side attractions

Minnesota Centennial Showboat

You can get tickets for a performance at Minnesota Centennial Showboat on your trip to St. Paul. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

฿1,012
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

฿562
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

฿2,644
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

฿803
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿334
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿326
per adult
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Top hotels in West Side

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,044 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,044
฿4,692 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,681 reviews)
"Delay in check in due to enough rooms not being cleaned. Was a very full occupancy weekend but staff handled very well"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,497 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,497
฿6,378 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,224 reviews)
"Happy people"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿7,384 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿7,384
฿8,567 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,126 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

3 out of 5
2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is ฿4,748 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,748
฿5,508 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,582 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful. Great location to the mall and access to the highways"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

3 out of 5
1330 Industrial Blvd NE Minneapolis MN
The price is ฿4,193 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,193
฿4,906 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast
LivINN Hotel Minneapolis South / Burnsville

LivINN Hotel Minneapolis South / Burnsville

2.5 out of 5
13080 Aldrich Ave S Burnsville MN
The price is ฿2,556 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,556
฿2,915 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Burnsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
LivINN Hotel Minneapolis South / Burnsville
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Where to stay in West Side

Find the best West Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Center, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

Downtown West

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Target Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

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.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

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.

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