Greater East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Greater East Side
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel and a host of TV characters will provide a wonderful day of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Activities
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Greater East Side Hotel Deals
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Perfect! Loved the pool for my children!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Clean room, nice and secured rooms, drinks and food available after mall closed. They will take you where you want to go. Comfortable beds,,"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"The elevators didn't work properly. Was headed to 7th floor and elevator stopped at 5th floor for 8 minutes with us stuck inside...then it went back down to 1st floor, went to get an attendant and they acted annoyed. AC did not work well in room it was sweltering. Stayed here because $25 cheaper ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"It was wonderful to have a 24 hour Fitness Room and the pool open to midnight. There were plenty different spots to have early morning FaceTime or phone calls outside of the room where others were sleeping. Not sure about the cleanliness of the hot tub."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
"Breakfast was nice"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"The property itself, lobby area, and rooms are very nice, with plenty of space. The rooms are well laid out and I particularly liked the species bathroom including a nice deep tub. My only concerns were: 1. My room was extremely dark and got almost no natural light despite being on the top floor. ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater East Side
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.
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 Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
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.
Northeast Minneapolis
While visiting Northeast Minneapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park.
