Merriam Park West Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

Mississippi River from Marshall Avenue in St. Paul (Lake Street in Minneapolis). Bike paths on both sides of the river! facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography
Mississippi River from Marshall Avenue in St. Paul (Lake Street in Minneapolis). Bike paths on both sides of the river! facebook.com/bradleyhansonphotography
Best Places in Twin Cities to Take Fall Portraits

Plenty of maple trees, not crowded in the morning, gets very good natural West light in the afternoon.

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Best Places in Twin Cities to Take Fall Portraits

Shadow Falls – about 5-10 min hike down from the parking lot. Delicious colors from maple trees all around.

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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Merriam Park West

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

4 out of 5
3200 E 81st St Bloomington MN
The price is Rp1.774.620 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.774.620
Rp2.059.003 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,171 reviews)
Comfy bed

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is Rp3.274.792 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp3.274.792
Rp3.799.577 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,865 reviews)
Location was perfect!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

3 out of 5
2407 University Ave Se Minneapolis MN
The price is Rp1.259.408 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.259.408
Rp1.477.661 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, rooms are adequate, second time overnighting for an event. Just what we needed.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport

Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport

2.5 out of 5
2301 E Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington MN
The price is Rp2.136.648 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp2.136.648
Rp2.479.048 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,814 reviews)
All of the above!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is Rp1.574.260 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.574.260
Rp1.826.536 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and free water park access. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,336 reviews)
Staff was nice, room was not cleaned as well there was things left from a previous guest. Pool was great!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG

2.5 out of 5
7801 12TH Ave S Bloomington MN
The price is Rp1.468.186 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.468.186
Rp1.703.464 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,069 reviews)
Nice, clean room

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Merriam Park West

The Weisman Art Museum on the U of M campus, overlooking the Mississippi River. Designed by Frank Gehry. www.bradleyhanson.com

Dinkytown

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Dinkytown
Cathedral of Saint Paul

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.

Summit - University
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts is a huge, world class museum. Highly recommended. Regular exhibits plus features rotating exhibits: currently the largest collection of Rembrandts in the US. www.bradleyhanson.com

Powderhorn

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

Powderhorn
Science Museum of Minnesota showing street scenes and signage

West Seventh

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

West Seventh
Trees in Fall

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.

Elliot Park
Beautiful waterfall in the city limits of Minneapolis. Continue down the trail to walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.

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.

South Minneapolis


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