Hiawatha Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





Popular places to visit

Minnehaha Park
This city park alongside the Mississippi River offers pristine beauty, a big waterfall with pools for wading, paths for activities and lawns for picnics.

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.
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

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Hiawatha

Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
You're likely not going to find a better deal in the city plus their restaurant (breakfast and dinner) options and quality were excellent.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The room was the best part about our experience, the room was located off the pool. And having a 10yr old I didn't have to sit down stairs with him I could over look him on the balcony.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Excellent hotel. Location was primo! So convenient to shop and walk back to your room! Wonderful, unique experience at the Mall of American and the hotel.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Clean and in a good location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Good breakfast with plenty of choice, and staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
The room was very clean,friendly staff and great parking. I'll definitely be coming back in the future
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hiawatha

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 Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.

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

Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.

Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.

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.


