Core Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A large white space suit sculpture in a shopping mall.
A museum interior with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton exhibit, ticket booths, and informational displays.
A botanical garden with a glass greenhouse, a central fountain, and various landscaped gardens.
A large historic church with a prominent dome and twin towers.
A view through a circular window of a white building with arched windows and red shutters, and a taller red building in the background.

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Ramsey County Courthouse

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ramsey County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in Core

The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is 2.923.492 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
2.923.492 ₫
3.416.888 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
The Saint Paul Hotel
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
The price is 2.642.261 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
2.642.261 ₫
3.088.306 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,040 reviews)
"Room is clean. Staff is nice. No breakfast was offered."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is 2.535.263 ₫ per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
2.535.263 ₫
2.941.538 ₫ total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,719 reviews)
"Family friendly. Decent pool size for the kids with hot tub. They have free breakfast which is a plus for us as a family of 5. They staff are also helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is 2.432.973 ₫ per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
2.432.973 ₫
2.822.857 ₫ total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,115 reviews)
"Needs a lot of work. Not worth what I paid"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
The price is 3.897.989 ₫ per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
3.897.989 ₫
4.522.643 ₫ total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,242 reviews)
"This is kids favorite however when we were there (August 4-5), the surf area was under renovation. We had a short stay but we had fun."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

3 out of 5
5120 American Blvd. West Bloomington MN
The price is 2.197.524 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.197.524 ₫
2.549.913 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,027 reviews)
"Air conditioning was the best I’ve had"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
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A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

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.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

Downtown St. Paul

Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.

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