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.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event 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.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 art galleries.
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.
Top hotels in Core
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
The Saint Paul Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 11 Aug 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, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi River Visitors Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium 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 Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
- Minneapolis Museum of Art
- Kellogg Mall Park
- Minnesota Museum of American Art
- Upper Bluff
- Park Square Theatre
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Nickelodeon Universe
- University of Minnesota
- Xcel Energy Center
- Target Center
- Minneapolis Convention Center
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
- Huntington Bank Stadium
- The Armory
- Twin Cities Premium Outlets
- University of St. Thomas
- Minnehaha Park
- Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin
- Guthrie Theater