Title: Core Travel Guide: Best of Core, Minneapolis - St. Paul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Core](https://expedia.co.uk/Core-Hotels.d553248635976478528.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d178287.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d178287.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Core Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Core.d553248635976478528.Car-Hire-Guide)[Core Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Core.d553248635976478528.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Core Travel Guide ## Minneapolis - St. Paul ![St. Paul which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171/0d6fc696-1a8c-42b8-b7a2-92138926a2e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Paul which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171/0d6fc696-1a8c-42b8-b7a2-92138926a2e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Paul featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171/c909370b-12ed-44e9-b6b9-256faf0a9ba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Paul which includes a church or cathedral, a sunset and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171/1106fba3-6337-4679-9eef-ad026160281b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Paul featuring flowers, a fountain and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171/4d209a3f-1c20-4af0-88db-541ae94f9627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Core Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Minneapolis - St. Paul travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis---St-Paul.dx178287) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The twisted maze of roller coaster track inside the massive Mall Of America unintentionally symbolizes the crazy American "buy an spend" zeitgeist.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287/fea2f220-0a79-4f80-a29a-42cd9f4369bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of America 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Of-America-East-Bloomington.d501836.Attraction) ![Flags Flying by U.S. Bank Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592004534/de595d0d-5e81-45de-9077-cabde9e005e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### U.S. Bank Stadium 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/US-Bank-Stadium-Downtown-Minneapolis.d553248621592004534.Attraction) ![Target Field was the 3rd MLB stadium that I have visited. The weather was pretty cloudy, but it was a nice stadium nevertheless.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/8bf93923-8766-4e1a-b4fb-aa613f100f1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Target Field 4/5(1 review) Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Target-Field-Downtown-Minneapolis.d6129247.Attraction) ![0_19888102](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501849/01692be8-83c9-4272-8c7d-e0d84560a917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Minnesota-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d501849.Attraction) ![Nickelodeon Universe showing rides as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092467/9f022a23-b3bf-41f1-ba5d-796e49f06eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nickelodeon Universe 4/5(1 review) Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nickelodeon-Universe-East-Bloomington.d6092467.Attraction) ![Mississippi River with Minneapolis beyond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501811/4d8fd0e0-4636-4762-ade7-12b4532d6b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneapolis Convention Center 5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-Convention-Center-Downtown-Minneapolis.d501811.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5053436/4872b748-33e4-4880-8c86-5cae68b71889.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass £43 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mall-of-america-nickelodeon-universe-unlimited-ride-pass.a5053436.activity-details) ![Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48553071/4dd745c5-8c49-457b-82e6-6e99c8959951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/narrated-scenic-tour-on-the-minneapolis-trolley.a48553071.activity-details) ![St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47937231/a928517d-f6fd-49bb-8231-5ad2d4daa2aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-paul-ghost-tours-sinister-sins-shadows.a47937231.activity-details) ![Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4121025/3bc92bac-63f9-4863-8977-950720610341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour £7 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minneapolis-river-walk-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a4121025.activity-details) ![Minneapolis Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46544616/6aaf19a7-2aa8-446b-8062-94d763403c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Candlelight Ghost Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley £51 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/candlelight-ghost-tour-on-the-minneapolis-trolley.a46544616.activity-details) ![Minnesota Wild Ice Hockey Game at Xcel Energy Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47587211/8c060334-64c8-4b05-87c3-413b11f3e616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minnesota Wild Ice Hockey Game at Xcel Energy Center £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minnesota-wild-ice-hockey-game-at-xcel-energy-center.a47587211.activity-details) [See all activities in Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d178287.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Core ![The Saint Paul Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19645/8b7f1432_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market St St. Paul MN Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,918 reviews) The room was great with view at Rice park. The stuff was friendly and very helpful. I like to back there with mt husband again and again. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=19645&PinnedHotelID=19645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478528) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=19645&PinnedHotelID=19645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478528) ![InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17100/17005/3b0815a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG 11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN £169 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Both sets of bedding in the rooms were dirty. One of the comforters had a large area of spotty brown stains. We requested that the bedding be changed and they said they would do so. We left for our event and when we came back later that night, the bedding was not changed. Valet staff was professional ... Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=17005&PinnedHotelID=17005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478528) ![Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786200/12786116/cf932937_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis 3200 E 81st St Bloomington MN £91 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,173 reviews) Food was terrible. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=12786116&PinnedHotelID=12786116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478528) ![Radisson Blu Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5679900/5679898/0fe13c3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £168 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (2,880 reviews) Friendly service Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=5679898&PinnedHotelID=5679898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478528) ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565100/565006/6213d079_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG 7801 12TH Ave S Bloomington MN £75 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,107 reviews) Everything was good Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=565006&PinnedHotelID=565006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478528) ![Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6851/499121b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America 1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £84 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and free water park access. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 7.6/10 Good! (2,360 reviews) Our stay at the Wyndham in Bloomington was overall just okay. The morning of our arrival, we received a text that the hot tub was out of service. While I understand that maintenance issues happen, it was disappointing to find out the day-of, especially if that amenity factored into the booking decision. ... 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976478528) ## Check Core hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25)[24 Feb - 25 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976478528&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Core ![Science Museum of Minnesota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501821/e4e3f4b2-a15e-4d83-94ed-1ebaf508b656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown St. Paul 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Downtown-St-Paul.dx6060020) ![The house is a museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501815/09cfa751-2e82-4605-b6f9-3325ce010253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwestern Precinct If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Northwestern-Precinct.dx553248635976477107) ![Beautiful park where you can take a boat ride up and down the Mississippi River. #StPaul #MississippiRiver #riverboat #HarrietIsland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481243/f6378c95-322e-48ad-8fbb-1f96a7b3ebea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Side If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-West-Side.dx553248635976481243) ![Cathedral of Saint Paul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074504/7e9e57b5-bfc7-4bf2-bf55-70df3254135e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Summit-University.dx553248635976472051) ![Science Museum of Minnesota showing street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501821/0846eb16-b385-4935-b508-b50bd87c63f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Seventh If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-West-Seventh.dx553248635976473710) ![The Weisman Art Museum on the U of M campus, overlooking the Mississippi River. Designed by Frank Gehry. www.bradleyhanson.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/3ef070a9-cd79-40d3-893f-5012b7276253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dinkytown 5/5(2 area reviews) Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. 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