South Loop 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.

Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.

Lego Imagination Center
Enjoy a stop at Lego Imagination Center, an entertaining place to visit 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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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.
Things to do

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Twin Cities Highlights Tour

Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field
Top hotels in South Loop

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Mall Of America
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Loop

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.

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.

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.

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.

West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.

West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi River Visitors Center are top sights worth seeing.