Core 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.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
George Floyd Square and Midtown Minneapolis: A Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in Core
The Saint Paul Hotel
"We used the valet, well worth it! Dinner at the grill and breakfast at the drake - both phenomenal!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"We stayed over the weekend for a wedding. Lovely hotel views, great breakfast, and ease of access were some of our most notable highlights. Hotel staff were friendly and exteremely helpful. Enrique and the entire staff were extremely accommodating and made our experience so much better. We had an ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"One parking garage entrance was broken, didn’t realize parking wasn’t free for hotel guest. $22 per day. Great otherwise"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"Very helpful staff. Value for money. Excellent location especially for links to the Airport and Amtrak and for Downtown entertainment. Very good size room which was quiet. Overall excellent."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"The room had old toiletries and the pool room stung your eyes from the chlorine but overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Great place to stay. All staff were so kind and helpful- from the front desk people both at check-in and check-out to the sweet shuttle driver. Free shuttle to airport was so convenient. Pool is fantastic for young kids. The area around the pool is very large and accommodating for sitting / gathering ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Core
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.
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, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium 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 Powderhorn Park 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 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.
