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$47
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field

Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field

AU$79
per adult
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field
Minnesota Vikings Football Game at US Bank Stadium

Minnesota Vikings Football Game at US Bank Stadium

AU$4,825
per adult
Minnesota Vikings Football Game at US Bank Stadium
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

AU$54
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
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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$170 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$170
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
The Saint Paul Hotel
Celeste of St Paul

Celeste of St Paul

3 out of 5
26 Exchange Street E St. Paul MN
The price is AU$192 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$192
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Celeste of St Paul
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is AU$175 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$175
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (2,713 reviews)
"The hotel was nice, everything was clean and all the staff were very nice. Our only complaint would be the fact that we were there for four nights and our room was never cleaned. I set the garbage out in the hall one morning, it was picked up and nothing else. I don't use the same towel for four ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$154 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$154
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 ...
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
The price is AU$244 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$244
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,250 reviews)
"Your kids will love the experience, even my one year old toddler enjoyed the pool and it was always a fight to get them out of it. They enjoyed it so much. As an adult I enjoyed all the amenities too, there was really no need to explore other places as the kids had so much fun just staying at the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

3 out of 5
5120 American Blvd. West Bloomington MN
The price is AU$127 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$127
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Thank you."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
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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, 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.

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.

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