Northwestern Precinct Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Science Museum of Minnesota during your travels in St. Paul. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
James J. Hill House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in James J. Hill House during your trip to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Landmark Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Landmark Center during your travels in St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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.
Top hotels in Northwestern Precinct
The Saint Paul Hotel
The thoughtfulness and care provided by everyone was appreciated. It’s a beautiful historic building. Our room was spacious room with many useful modern conveniences.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Celeste of St Paul
Good place to stay. Convenient location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Check in was LONG and painful! Then additional $10 to park on their lot. disappointing. Also, they no longer have a free breakfast (been here 4 years in a row, this is a first!) Room and pool area were very nice!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Clean and close to MSP. There is a really great bowl place about a 15 minute walk away. Get the sumac chicken.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
The hotel was darn great. Using hotels.com, very frustrating. I could only buy a gift card in $100 increments, so I bought two and figured I would use those to book a room a Radisson Blue via hotels.com. However after putting the first on
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwestern Precinct
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village 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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
