Southdale 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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Candlelight Ghost Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Southdale

Homewood Suites by Hilton Edina Minneapolis
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hot tub not working.. the rooms were cleaned but not fully cleaned
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Clean room. Room was standard. View of the roof of casino. We were not there for the casino, instead, a show so really can’t rank casino
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Clean room and clean hotel. Only problem the beds were uncomfortable. I could feel what felt like a wire around the top of the mattress dig into my legs when I got on and off the bed. Very unpleasant.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Only fault was common areas could have been cleaner. CJ the shuttle driver was GREAT! Very personable, very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Very quiet, clean, great breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southdale

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.

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.

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 Loop
While you're in South Loop, take in top sights like Mall of America or Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 28th Avenue Station or Mall of America 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.


