West Side 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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.

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.

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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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 West Side

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Breakfast very poor . Housekeeper dont clean and take out the trash every day
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Airport shuttle was great.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
The breakfast was great. Hot and constantly replenished. The pool could use some restraint on the part of adolescent boys,
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Breakfast was great; however, no Bible in the room, no coffee pot in the room, no cups in the bathroom. Difficult to find light switches as well.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Makeup wipes in the bathroom would have been nice! Also the blankets literally felt like plastic and was so loud. Very great experience though!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
Pool was closed after booking so was disappointing. However they paid for our parking to offer some compensation and staff were very friendly. Room was clean and spacious and like a suite. Breakfast was excellent with lots of variety. The lobby bar could have been open a little later for when we ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side

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.

West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street 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.

