Downtown East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bridge with a river underneath, surrounded by greenery and industrial buildings.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a clear sky, and a mix of modern and historic buildings in the background.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, trees, and industrial buildings in the background.
A steel bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by greenery and a cityscape with buildings and smokestacks in the background.
A city skyline with modern buildings and a historic stone bridge.

Stay near popular Downtown East attractions

A city skyline with a river, bridges, and industrial structures.

U.S. Bank Stadium

9.0/10 (3,788 reviews)
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.
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Activities

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

AU$44
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
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: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

AU$24
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

AU$154
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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Our pick of the best Downtown East Hotel Deals

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
609 3rd Street South Minneapolis MN
The price is AU$213 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$213
per night
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,078 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis

3 out of 5
900 Washington Ave South Minneapolis MN
The price is AU$210 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$210
per night
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We visited during the Fourth of July and found it so convenient to go to the Taste of MN fair and the fireworks show over the MS."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
708 S 3rd Street Minneapolis MN
The price is AU$260 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$260
per night
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel in beautiful area near the river, but still close to downtown I would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is AU$196 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$196
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (2,602 reviews)
"Awesome for kids!! Two pools, one for toddlers, ranging from 6” to 2’ deep. Comfy bed and pillow (soft and more firm available). Great shuttle service, to and from the airport as well as the mall of America- and I think more places, we just didn’t try to go anywhere else. Rooms surround the pool, ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
The price is AU$248 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$248
per night
30 July - 31 July
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is AU$168 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$168
per night
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (3,101 reviews)
"Convenient location. But the shuttle only runs once an hour. The room felt very unclean. The carpet was darn right gross. Breakfast was horrible. The room at night was super bright. Made it hard to sleep the lights outside of the room blasted into the room and the curtains did practically nothing. ..."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown East

Find the best Downtown East 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, 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 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 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.

Downtown East Travel Guide

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