Dinkytown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Weisman Art Museum
This spectacular marriage of art and architecture is a one-of-a-kind experience.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Self Guided Gangster and Ghost Hunt in Saint Paul
Our pick of the best Dinkytown Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
Love the decor
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Excellent experience!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hilton Minneapolis
We've stayed at this hotel 4 times now and it never disappoints. Clean rooms, friendly staff, amazing food in the lobby restaurant. This particular trip we bought some memorabilia that we could not bring home in the plane. This hotel has a UPS location right in the hotel and we were able to mail ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Saint Paul Hotel
Always a delight
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
The Bar was amazing !! Best customer service I’ve had in sometime . The gentleman who served me ( who recommended a great Irish whiskey) made an otherwise miserable day wonderful! A must go .
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dinkytown
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Gateway District
If you're spending some time in Gateway District, Nicollet Mall and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
North Loop
If you're spending time in North Loop, check out sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin or Target Field and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station.
