Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore the wonders of nature, ancient artifacts and mind-blowing technology at this center, with an Omnitheater and interactive exhibits.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Landmark Center
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Minnesota History Center
Learn about Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, feel a tornado and hear personal stories from the state’s darkest days of war.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
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
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Free hot breakfast daily: two different kinds of scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, waffles, pancakes, apples, oranges, bananas, oatmeal, cereal, bagels, toast, hard boiled eggs, coffee, juice. Also FREE DINNER!! Day one chicken alfredo, veggies, baked potato bar, and ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Celeste of St Paul
beautiful bar and accommodations
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Nice room
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
A bathroom in the lobby would be helpful.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
Summit - University
If you're spending time in Summit - University, check out sights like Cathedral of Saint Paul or St Paul Curling Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dale Street Station or Victoria Street Station.
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, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Minnesota Governor's Residence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
