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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Uptown
MOXY Minneapolis Uptown
Room really clean, the property was really clean. A lot of amenities and bar. Overall loved the experience there.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
We stayed just one night on a Thursday. The pool was perfect for our kids, and there were less than 10 people in the pool area. Hotel rooms were clean and updated.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
I chose to stay at Radisson Blu for Spring Break to visit Mall of America. The stay was great, but the best part was the convenience to the mall. The staff was very welcoming and helpful when I needed directions. The hotel itself self was amazing, clean, and up-to-date. I will choose Radisson Blu ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Breakfast was ok
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
This was one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. The front desk staff were INCREDIBLE, the breakfast staff were always so helpful and pleasant and everything was so clean (including the pool which I find is usually not well maintained elsewhere). I was so impressed and would highly recommend this ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Great place to stay, which is close to MSP. They have a shuttle to the airport.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
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 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 Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin 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.
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.
