Core Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel and a host of TV characters will provide a wonderful day of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
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.
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 great live music.
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.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Ultimate Minneapolis Walking Tour & Weatherproof Skyway Loop
Our pick of the best Core Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Beautiful hotel! Seem less check in with friendly and accommodating staff: Walking distance to our venue with the door held open with a friendly greeting every time.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Room was clean, however we put the housekeeping sign on our day and did not get cleaned. No fresh towels or garbage emptied. Restaurant was great and hood service at check in.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The kids had fun in the pool, and my daughter loved watching everything from the balcony.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Shuttle from airport was fast and easy. Room was very clean.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Great property
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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.
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Grand Casino Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
Riverview
While visiting Riverview, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves.
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.
