Northwestern Precinct Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, historic brick building with multiple chimneys and a prominent archway.
The Minnesota Children's Museum with a glass tower and a Target advertisement.
The Science Museum of Minnesota building with a clear sky.
An indoor exhibit with a model of a bird in flight, a tree, and informational displays.
A modern building with large windows, a yellow floor, and red and blue structures.

Stay near popular Northwestern Precinct attractions

The Science Museum of Minnesota building with a clear sky.

Science Museum of Minnesota

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
Explore this science museum with its hands-on approach to learning: get up close to dinosaur skeletons or catch a show at the state-of-the-art IMAX theatre.
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Activities

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

AU$42
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

AU$110
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$33
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$23
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$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Northwestern Precinct Hotel Deals

The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is AU$209 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$209
5 July - 6 July
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! (2,062 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
Roami at The Fitz

Roami at The Fitz

4 out of 5
77 9th St E St. Paul MN
The price is AU$300 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$300
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grand Casino Arena and Minnesota ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"my advice is to stay somewhere else. to me, this building seemed like it had been used as subsidized housing by a public agency and then sold. The new owner may have transformed each of the units into a hotel room, but they couldn’t change the stairways, the elevators, or the sad depressing feeling ..."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Roami at The Fitz
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is AU$216 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$216
5 July - 6 July
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! (2,559 reviews)
"Everything was nice and clean. Staff was very friendly. Only thing we didn’t like was the additional charge for parking."

Reviewed on 1 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$174 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$174
2 July - 3 July
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! (3,153 reviews)
"Not the quality level you would expect from this brand."

Reviewed on 30 June 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$356 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$356
12 July - 13 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! (3,090 reviews)
"Very clean!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Bloom Hotel

Bloom Hotel

3 out of 5
5151 American Boulevard West Bloomington MN
The price is AU$189 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$189
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,438 reviews)
"Staff is nice and helpful its under new ownership."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Bloom Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Northwestern Precinct

Find the best Northwestern Precinct 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 Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, 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 Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, 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 Minnesota Children's Museum.

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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