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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event 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.
Top hotels in Uptown
MOXY Minneapolis Uptown
Spacious room but not as clean as would be expected.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Wifi worked good, staff was nice. Rooms were clean. Pool area was nice
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
We had breakfast at the Minnehaha Cafe and the steak was cooked perfectly - the only problem was it was a bit salty. Who puts salt on the steak when it's already gotten butter on it? Other than that, we enjoyed it.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
The staff are very welcoming and the newly refurbished rooms are nicely done and spatious. Only criticism is that the bathroom fan is permanently on, so if you're a light sleeper you'll notice that. The hotel is ideally situated within the mall, with no need to go out into the cold if you don't want ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Great spot to stay while visiting the mall. Super clean and good breakfast. Only downside was a lack of parking at night.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Clean room, good breakfast and mall of America is right across the road. Will definitely be staying in the future.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 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.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, Music Box Theatre and 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center 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 Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, 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.
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.
