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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Activities
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minnesota Wild Ice Hockey Game at Xcel Energy Center
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Our pick of the best Core Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Excellent.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Only one person was checking people in and the line of people was wrapped around the lobby. Our room had thick dust on the lamp and table edges and there was a sock under the bed. No faceial wipes. Convenient place to stay for concerts but expensive for the condition our room was in and the long ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Tv remote was broke and so was the Dresser Drawer so it wouldn’t stay closed and hot tub was not working for the entire stay but other than those few issues property was great and they provide a free shuttle to the MOA which is technically close enough to walk.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Room service was not available at the time we called.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Good room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Most uncomfortable bed .
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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 Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
Summit - University
If you're spending time in Summit - University, check out sights like Cathedral of Saint Paul or St Paul Curling Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dale Street Station or Victoria Street Station.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota 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.
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.
