Uptown 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.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Mystic Lake Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Things to do
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Uptown
MOXY Minneapolis Uptown
"Small rooms"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Hot tub. Was out of order. Pool water for some reason was very salty. The breakfast was very mediocre. Fitness area wasn't accessable."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"very good"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Clean and convenient property. All common areas were very clean. We appreciated breakfast and being so close to the airport. But our room was awful. It smelled bad. The bed smelled old and sour. The bed was very low to the ground; squeaked at every move and dumped us both to the middle. That mattress ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
"Clean, modern and upscale. Great variety of restaurants."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Very clean and comfortable hotel with a great restaurant, bar and coffee area! Ideal location."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Uptown
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, 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 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 Minnesota Children's Museum.
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.
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.
