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.

Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Walk around the campus of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a top university in Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Nickelodeon Universe
Enjoy 27 unique rides and attractions in this indoor amusement park, located in the center of the super-sized Mall of America.

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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

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St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour in Minneapolis
Top hotels in West Side

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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 Xcel Energy Center 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, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.

Payne - Phalen
While visiting Payne - Phalen, you might make a stop by sights like Phalen Beach and Phalen 18 Hole Golf Course.

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.