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.
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.
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 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
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
Great location for a mall of America trip and cool indoor swim area for everyone. I can’t wait to visit again.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Worst casino hotel in all of America! No air conditioning in the room- they don’t allow customers to control the fan the a/c or heat in your room you are paying for! No safe in the room - and it’s a CASINO!!! No makeup mirror in the bathroom and barely any lighting. Refrigerator wasn’t working. Called ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Skipped breakfast, room was clean, staff was amazing- they were very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Older hotel but recently refurbished. Clean and staff helpful. Close to other restaurants at mall and tram to airport etc
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Hotel had few towels in room asked for more quickly delivered. Breakfast was hot with many choices. Pool was warm not super cold. No towels but asked and were given some. Room was comfy and nice
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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.
