West Side 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
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Candlelight Ghost Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Top hotels in West Side
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Green algae in the pool area, bathroom still Had a child’s sock under the sink.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
I was told i didn’t purchase breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
I don't remember requesting a handicapped accessible room, if I did, it's on me. The room is starting to show it's age. Chair at the desk was badly worn. There was actual tape on the carpet in an attempt to repair it. The bathroom design, while I understand it was handclapped accessible, left 0 room ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
It was good
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
The bed looked like someone had walked on it with dirty shoes (I have pictures) and there was a FAN blowing 100% of the time that interfered with my sleep. Initially I was sent to a room that had people already in it - that was VERY embarrassing and when I returned to the front desk (mortified) the ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Room was spotless. Very roomy and decorated cute! Walking distance to the US Bank Stadium
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Downtown St. Paul
Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.
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.
Summit - University
If you're spending time in Summit - University, check out sights like Cathedral of Saint Paul or St Paul Curling Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dale Street Station or Victoria Street Station.
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.
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.
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.
