Highlands Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Things to do
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"The staff was helpful, the room was clean, the driver's was really nice. My daughter loved all 3 pools. The food was ok. You gotta bring your own water. Overall it was a great hotel."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"It was our second time we stayed at GWL and it was okay. Getting ahold of housekeeping was tough so getting clean towels and our beds made didn’t happen. But our kids enjoyed all the activities and events throughout the day."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"We happened to be there on a weekend when the place was booked full of teenagers. So the pool, hot tub, gym, breakfast, everything were all completely overrun. Room was pretty dirty - stains on couch, carpets, hair and grime all over bathroom. Pretty convenient for mall of America and airport."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Connects to the Mall of America for easy access and convenience."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Bloom Hotel
Where to stay in Highlands
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, 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 Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
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.
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.
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.
