Downtown St. Paul
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore this science museum with its hands-on approach to learning: get up close to dinosaur skeletons or catch a show at the state-of-the-art IMAX theatre.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Landmark Center
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota History Center
Explore the lives of Minnesota's Greatest Generation, control the weather and travel back to the 1930s at this interactive historical research facility.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis' "Shocking" True Crime Trolley Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
Awesome experience.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Awesome place to stay if you want to be right in the middle of Saint Paul, super safe and conveinent
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Celeste of St Paul
I loved this hotel. Great vibe, great staff, great location. My only issue is that the water pressure in the shower was maybe the worst I’ve ever experienced. Difficult to get clean. Difficult to get wet, frankly.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Both sets of bedding in the rooms were dirty. One of the comforters had a large area of spotty brown stains. We requested that the bedding be changed and they said they would do so. We left for our event and when we came back later that night, the bedding was not changed. Valet staff was professional ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
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.
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Riverview Theater 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.
