Downtown East Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





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

#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

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

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

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
"This is a great hotel. Clean - with lots bars and restaurants around it."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Moxy Minneapolis Downtown

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
"Great atmosphere, but most importantly is great beds and pillows. Good sleeps there. If I knocked anything, it's the building is not very soundproof. I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Fantastic hotel if you want to be close to Mall of America. We always booked here everytime we go to mall. Our room is clean, staff we're accommodating and friendly and breakfast was good. I recommend it."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 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 Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, 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.
























