Merriam Park 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.
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.
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
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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 Merriam Park
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"Ask for clear instructions on walking from the parking garage to the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Room was dirty! Didn’t appear vacuumed, horrible smell, and toilet was dirty."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Was supposed to include breakfast and they changed it to charged breakfast"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Check in was fast. Staff were very friendly. Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
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Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"A short 6 minutes from MSP airport. Perfect for my last night in the area. Room was clean and comfortable. After a long week of traveling, I was happy there was a restaurant I could take advantage of. Only bummer was the $18 per night parking fee, thankfully I was only there one night."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merriam Park
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.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
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.
