Countryside 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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

The Selfie Company | Minnesota's Premier Selfie Experience
Top hotels in Countryside

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
This was a great trip for family and great location to MOA.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
Two elevators weren’t working the day we checked in the next morning no elevators were working had to vary our luggage down 5 floors. Elderly people were carrying their luggage down the stairs also with no help from anyone. No hot water to shower in the morning.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Barely seen any staff in the hotel, can’t bring any carry in alcohol even if staying in the hotel. Security will check coolers and make you take it back to your car. You’ll be stuck buying 6 dollar beers when you just want a night cap after losing on their tight machines.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
We were upgraded to an executive suite. It was incredibly nice!! Very clean. Well stocked. Great view! We had access to the lounge and there were many great options for food and drink. All complimentary. Breakfast was complimentary as well. I love that it is connected to the Mall of America. We saw ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Convenient airport shuttle and very closed to the Mall of America.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Across the street is a pedestrian bridge that takes you Mall of America. The hotel is adjacent to a IHOP and a TGI Friday that delivwrs to the hotel. There an area outside with designated smoking and a fire pit. There's a pool and hot tub area. Free breakfast in the morning Family friendly. Great ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Countryside

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.

Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr 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.

Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.

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.

