West Side 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.
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 entertainment choices 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.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Activities
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minnesota Wild Ice Hockey Game at Xcel Energy Center
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Everything was amazing, from the room, the pool to the staff. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I visit
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Pool was closed and we were not made aware nor were we given any discounts for the inconvenience.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
I was so good
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Arrival, the room hadn’t been vacuumed, crumbs by the beds and and desk. The bathroom had a used wash cloth hanging from the shower rail up top. Cleanliness is huge to me, was t clean. Internet kept cutting out, had to keep signing in with password.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Enjoyed the stay will return next year highly recommend
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West 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.
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert 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.
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.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Minnesota Governor's Residence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
