Title: South Loop Travel Guide: Best of South Loop, Minneapolis - St. Paul Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Loop](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Loop-Hotels.d553248635976480788.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)[South Loop Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Loop.d553248635976480788.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Loop Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Loop.d553248635976480788.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Loop Travel Guide ## Minneapolis - St. Paul ![The fresh smell of earth and rain envelop all who explore these trails just minutes from the US's largest mall. #aquatrove ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287/3594c51d-dfcb-4b72-a0d4-d12e49008b6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287/465793f8-4285-4706-bdaf-52203fc071ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ice Castle at Mall of America. Worth the cold! www.bradleyhanson.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287/4bf13933-9d37-4aa3-bdf6-6d3e53b5d2de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Some fantastic LEGO dioramas at the store, including this one of the Age of Discovery. The attention to detail is incredible - how much would I love to be a LEGO Master Builder!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287/8fac17f4-0da2-4549-be84-b57334953582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Loop 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 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) ![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 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) ![Aquarium attraction in the Twin Cities of Minnesota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6207969/179b0368-fa16-42d0-ab6c-17d54e4b2c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sea-Life-Minnesota-Aquarium-East-Bloomington.d6207969.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 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) ![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 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Minnesota-Minneapolis-St-Paul.d501849.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 Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Target-Field-Downtown-Minneapolis.d6129247.Attraction) ### Things to do ![SEA LIFE at Mall of America](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/252427/6c959353-17fc-4a2f-8323-fe4ea3911e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE at Mall of America £22 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-at-mall-of-america.a252427.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 £21 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 £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/candlelight-ghost-tour-on-the-minneapolis-trolley.a46544616.activity-details) ![Minneapolis Past and Present](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49061522/837dd57d-9bf2-432a-95eb-28d7a7158175.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneapolis Past and Present Walking Tour £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minneapolis-past-and-present-walking-tour.a49061522.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 South Loop ![Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6851/4f5a5ed3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America 1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £81 22 Apr - 23 Apr 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! (2,362 reviews) Even though the hot tub was broke(we were let known right at check in) the pools were great! The staff was amazing and our room was great! Parking could be cheaper or free for hotel guests but wasn’t an issue and easy paying for it! Walking bridge to mall was very close as well! Was worried about ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=6851&PinnedHotelID=6851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480788) ![Radisson Blu Mall of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5679900/5679898/fe7b1ce3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Mall of America 2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £168 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (2,906 reviews) Yep Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5679898&PinnedHotelID=5679898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480788) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5579/6c302e60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN 2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN £95 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,319 reviews) The staff here was amazing during our spring break trip. I loved the great luggage carts and all the support of the staff, as I was a little nervous about handling all of our bags etc. on my own. Great price too! We will def be back! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=5579&PinnedHotelID=5579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480788) ![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 £92 29 Mar - 30 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! (2,234 reviews) Great rooms and location but no restaurant open for lunch and we were there during a bad snow storm. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=12786116&PinnedHotelID=12786116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480788) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28400/28360/46e2e785_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport 7901 34th Ave S Bloomington MN £103 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,950 reviews) All was great 👍 Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=28360&PinnedHotelID=28360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480788) ![Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64100/64078/ca81742f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South 7800 International Drive Bloomington MN £76 30 Mar - 31 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,198 reviews) Be aware that parking here is run by an outside company and is $50 per night. This is NOT included in your room rate. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=64078&PinnedHotelID=64078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480788) [See all 2,028 properties in South Loop](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976480788) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-East-Bloomington.dx553248635976480346) ![Beautiful waterfall in the city limits of Minneapolis. Continue down the trail to walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/c2c2700f-5000-4429-b232-03ffcbb59cb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-South-Minneapolis.dx870075936530337792) ![A place for entertainment when the weather it nice. #StunningStructures](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/4e67fdd7-b22b-4cea-8860-b3186dd39ec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Minneapolis If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Southwest-Minneapolis.dx553248635976480869) ![Woodlands and Marshes of Normandale Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473539/bcf3a3b3-9202-4874-b26b-4bdb332e7c6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Bloomington 4.5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-West-Bloomington.dx553248635976473539) ![Minneapolis Institute Of Arts is a huge, world class museum. Highly recommended. Regular exhibits plus features rotating exhibits: currently the largest collection of Rembrandts in the US. www.bradleyhanson.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2426/7a697b03-6172-40c3-81c7-6f13112e7085.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Powderhorn.dx553248635976384197) ![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, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing. 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