Core 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.
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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Bring the children to Nickelodeon Universe and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Core
The Saint Paul Hotel
"Excellent service in person but they didn't answer the front desk phone. It's a swanky older hotel, the public areas are fancy, my room was nice, the bathroom needs a refresh. Would happily return."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"The staff was excellent. The valet drivers, the front desk, the waitresses in the restaurant and the customer service were all top shelf. Helpful and friendly with a smile on their face. The bed was worn down. The mattress needs to be flipped or something because there was a definite lean from the ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Lots of construction during our stay. Hot tub was closed which was disappointing, but the other pools were open and fun for the kids. Additional $10/day parking fee. Okay hotel before the price but probably wouldn’t stay here again."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Being attached to the mall of america is always fun. We have stayed a few times the only negative i have us that the pool has been down each time."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Bloom Hotel
"I was not able to get the room I booked through Expedia. I booked a standard double and I received a standard king. The moment I walked into my room and saw that it was incorrect; I went to talk to the staff and they told me to ask tomorrow. I went to talk to them the next morning and they told me ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Core
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.
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.
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 Minnesota Children's Museum.
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.
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.
