Core Travel Guide

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A large white space suit sculpture in a shopping mall.
A museum interior with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton exhibit, ticket booths, and informational displays.
A botanical garden with a glass greenhouse, a central fountain, and various landscaped gardens.
A large historic church with a prominent dome and twin towers.
A view through a circular window of a white building with arched windows and red shutters, and a taller red building in the background.

Stay near popular Core attractions

Ramsey County Courthouse

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ramsey County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$14
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

AU$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Ghost Walking Tour in Minneapolis

Ghost Walking Tour in Minneapolis

AU$51
per adult
Ghost Walking Tour in Minneapolis
Saint Paul Gangster Tour

Saint Paul Gangster Tour

AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saint Paul Gangster Tour
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Our pick of the best Core Hotel Deals

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
The price is AU$146 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$146
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,027 reviews)
"Very nice and friendly clean place very easy move around"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is AU$223 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$223
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,079 reviews)
"The room was clean. The staff was super friendly. Valet parking was awesome."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
411 Minnesota St St. Paul MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$164
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"It was nice!"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is AU$190 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$190
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,583 reviews)
"I didn’t have one complaint about this hotel. The staff (especially Aaron at the front desk and Jill with the shuttle) were all nice and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool area was awesome, clean and pleasant. Shuttle service was an awesome bonus. Breakfast was great. One of the ..."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is AU$165 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$165
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,147 reviews)
"I may have had my expectations set higher than they should have been. I was expecting it to be a similar level as a Hampton Inn or Spring Hills Suites but this property desperately needs their renovation to be completed. The good news they are in the process of renovating - I'm hoping the room I ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is AU$339 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$339
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,117 reviews)
"Will stay everytime I want to do a trip for MOA/Shopping 👌💕"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
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Our guide on where to stay in Core

Find the best Core areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

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.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

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.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

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