South Loop Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Nickelodeon Universe
Rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel and a host of TV characters will provide a wonderful day of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Lego Imagination Center
Enjoy a stop at Lego Imagination Center, an entertaining place to visit in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Our pick of the best South Loop Hotel Deals
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The room was very comfortable and clean. Had no issues, front staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
We had a maintenance issue in original room 927. The lights sounded like a jet and the sink was slow to drain. They offered us a room on 12th floor that was exceptional. I recommend adding the 50 charge for the exec. lounge. The food was great, and service was amazing. The staff are always fantastic ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
Need bacon at breakfast bar and an omelette station. Dana, my shuttle driver was amazing should have option to digitally give gratuity as many people do not travel with cash now.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
It was all excellent
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
This is the best airport hotel in the area. Staff is great as is the breakfast and nightly reception.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Loop
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.
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.
West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area and Bloomington Ice Gardens.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
