Capitol 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 Capitol
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Doing some remodeling so mot everything was available like hot tub, fitness center. Like staying here when going to baseball or football games because easy to catch the blue line train to stadiums."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Lovely hotel with very well-trained staff. Room was spotless as were all the public areas. Big sporting events were in town (volleyball national championship; special athlete event), and so hotel was sold out. But it did not feel crowded. The pool was closed due to repairs, but that happens. Fire/Lake ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Bloom Hotel
"They were over booked and so thwy changed my reservation from 2 queen bed rooms to 2 1 king bed rooms , for 6 people. And they were small kings and small rooms with no pull out. Many people in the lobby were having the same issue from online booking. They were blaming it on a system upgrade or ..."
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
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Very clean and comfortable hotel with a great restaurant, bar and coffee area! Ideal location."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"It’s designed for families with kids so pick another hotel if you aren’t bringing kids. Checkout was unnecessarily slow with a long line and no way to do it online or to just drop off your key."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Capitol
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.
