Highlands 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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Twin Cities Highlights Tour
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Easy parking around the hotel great for families and modern updates
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
The staff was really helpful! It is walkable to the mall of America. Had a fantastic time at the pool/hottub!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
I well be back
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Did not have the breakfast. Everything else was great. I would recommend the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
All the staff were personable, professional people.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
Uptown
Visitors to Uptown like its restaurants and lake views, and Chain of Lakes is a sight worth a stop.
West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
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.
