Downtown East Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





Visit Downtown East
Stay near popular Downtown East attractions
Things to do

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Top hotels in Downtown East

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
"Limited on site parking is nice."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
"I love staying here"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"We stayed for 5 nights as a family. The hotel is family-friendly, especially because of the pool, and the location was convenient. However, there are several areas that need improvement. The breakfast was exactly the same every day, which became repetitive during our stay. The front desk staff provided ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"It was our second time we stayed at GWL and it was okay. Getting ahold of housekeeping was tough so getting clean towels and our beds made didn’t happen. But our kids enjoyed all the activities and events throughout the day."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
"The property was so very lovely and clean. Roma were cleaned daily. The on-site restaurant was an amazing experience e. The food was delicious and staff could not be any more accommodating."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown East

Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

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 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.

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.
























