Dinkytown Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Popular places to visit
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.
Huntington Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Huntington Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Weisman Art Museum
The striking exterior design is just one of the highlights at this museum where it’s free to see exhibits ranging from modern art to ancient pottery and furniture.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Top hotels in Dinkytown
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
"Our room was beautiful, we stay at this hotel very often, but the breakfast sure has went down hill lately. You can’t call it a breakfast anymore. Toast, yogurt, and cereal is a snack unfortunately. Other than that we really like this hotel and will stay again."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
"The breakfast was only Luke warm"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"Very helpful staff. Value for money. Excellent location especially for links to the Airport and Amtrak and for Downtown entertainment. Very good size room which was quiet. Overall excellent."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"The room had old toiletries and the pool room stung your eyes from the chlorine but overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"There was a continental breakfast. No hot food like what is shown in the pictures."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Check in was fast. Staff were very friendly. Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dinkytown
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Downtown West
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
North Loop
If you're spending time in North Loop, check out sights like Target Field or Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station.
Warehouse District
Travellers choose Warehouse District for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station and check out top sights like Target Field.
