Core 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.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
Things to do
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Top hotels in Core
The Saint Paul Hotel
Gentleman at the front dest was very pleasant and let us check in early since our room was ready
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Clean room! Nice restaurant & bar!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Staff was very helpful , we got a poolside room had the time of our life. It was slapping time on Christmas night. We smoked weed in the room and by the pool. The manger hung out and smoked with us also .
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Very clean hotel
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Beautiful
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Amazing
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Core
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.
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Grand Casino Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
Riverview
While visiting Riverview, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
