Hiawatha Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Minnehaha Park
This city park alongside the Mississippi River offers pristine beauty, a big waterfall with pools for wading, paths for activities and lawns for picnics.
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.
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.
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.
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
Candlelight Ghost Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Top hotels in Hiawatha
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Great location for a mall of America trip and cool indoor swim area for everyone. I can’t wait to visit again.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Worst casino hotel in all of America! No air conditioning in the room- they don’t allow customers to control the fan the a/c or heat in your room you are paying for! No safe in the room - and it’s a CASINO!!! No makeup mirror in the bathroom and barely any lighting. Refrigerator wasn’t working. Called ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Nice staff and clean room
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Clean , friendly staff , close to Mall of America
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Hotel had few towels in room asked for more quickly delivered. Breakfast was hot with many choices. Pool was warm not super cold. No towels but asked and were given some. Room was comfy and nice
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Great to go was very happy
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hiawatha
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.
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.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
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.
