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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huntington Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Huntington Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Core
The Saint Paul Hotel
The staff were all very kind and attentive! The rooms were solid. Only complaint was that the robes had dirty tissues inside the pockets. Still a lovey time though!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
It was lovely I’d love to stay here again!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Cheap and convenient. Walkable to the Mall.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Missed out on breakfast because of early flight time, but our stay was great. Clean, nice facility. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hilton Minneapolis
The Hilton was a busy place! The room was clean and suited our purposes well. Took advantage of the coffee shop for breakfast and late night dessert. Prices seemed high at the restaurant and bar.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
morning breakfast was outstanding
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Core
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.
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
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.
Core Travel Guide
- Kellogg Mall Park
- Park Square Theatre
- Minnesota Museum of American Art
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Nickelodeon Universe
- Grand Casino Arena
- University of Minnesota
- Target Center
- Minneapolis Convention Center
- Huntington Bank Stadium
- The Armory
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
- Afton Alps Ski Area
- Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin
- Guthrie Theater
- Twin Cities Premium Outlets
- National Sports Center
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- Foshay Tower
- Minnehaha Park
