Highlands 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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Top hotels in Highlands
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Staff was great. Room was good. There was a lot of parties and garbage pool side- I know it was probably hard for staff to keep up on .
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
We purchased a room with 2 queen beds that stated it could accommodate 5 people, which we were traveling with. Upon arrival, there were 2 queen beds with no other sleeping options, we anticipated a small couch or pull-out. When I requested a hideaway, they could not provide this. They apologized ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Recently redecorated floors are nice and clean. Restaurant has great breakfasts. Super convenient to the mall and other attractions.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Everything was convenient! What you would expect. The only bummer was no coffee makers in each room but it was just a quick walk down to the fresh ground stuff!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
The staff were extremely kind and accommodating The property location is ideal and their shuttle bus takes you to and from the Mall of America (less than 5 minutes) and the airport (less than 15 minutes). There’s a grocery store across the street and the train that will take you to downtown Minneapolis. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
The staff were welcoming, helpful with any questions asked and over all super friendly. Property was clean as well as the rooms.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr 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.
West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
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.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, Music Box Theatre and 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
