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.
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.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Self Guided Gangster and Ghost Hunt in Saint Paul
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Excellent experience!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The room was very clean. The staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Saint Paul Hotel
Wonderful hotel, wish I was saying another night.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Minneapolis
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Every staff member we encountered was super nice. Glad we brought our own pillows for comfort, but otherwise comfortable. Clean rooms. I wish the room service menu was a bit more kid-friendly, but we did a pickup from MOA and it worked out fine.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Did not use
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
