Uptown 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.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Top hotels in Uptown
MOXY Minneapolis Uptown
Comfy bed. Great location. Have stayed here a few times and will certainly stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Good room; excellent staff.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
I well be back
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Love that was connected to The Mall
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Food was great & drinks were good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
The hotel and room were very nice and the bed comfortable. Also very friendly staff including the shuttle driver. We arrived late and left too early to enjoy breakfast but we were able to grab a fresh cup of coffee before returning to the airport at 4:30am via the hotel shuttle.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
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.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
