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.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ultimate Minneapolis Walking Tour & Weatherproof Skyway Loop
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Our pick of the best South Loop Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Very nice, clean, and connected to Mall of America!! 👍
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Staff was great! Overall ambiance of the property was enjoyable.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Everything was great. Quick shuttle, quick check in, great breakfast, great staff
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
The rooms are clean, the breakfasts were normal. For me, the mattresses on the beds were not very comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Were very impressed with the quality and price!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
great staff clean room. shuttle
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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.
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 Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area and Bloomington Ice Gardens.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown
Visitors to Uptown like its restaurants and lake views, and Chain of Lakes is a sight worth a stop.
