South Loop 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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium during your trip to 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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 great live music.
Things to do
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Top hotels in South Loop
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Hands down best experience ever!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
The room was spacious and spotless. Desk clerk was friendly and courteous. Very restful stay. Impressed that the water was hot as soon as the faucet was turned on.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
It was fine. Easy check in. Polite desk people.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
The front desk was awesome, the room great, the only oddness was the parking. I tried twice to register the car from the qr code, no clue if it worked or not. I dont know why you cant just pay at the desk.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Great room.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
The front desk is welcoming, the rooms are lovely, the breakfast is amazing. Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Loop
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.
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.
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 Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society 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, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
