Downtown East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown East
Popular places to visit
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.
Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Theater stands both as a testament to Minneapolis' long dramatic heritage and as a bold vision for civic architecture in the new millennium.
Stone Arch Bridge
Stroll across this historic 23-arch bridge, which spans the mighty Mississippi and offers views of St. Anthony Falls and the Minneapolis riverfront.
Mill City Museum
Learn about how a flour mill and the Mississippi River shaped the identity of Minneapolis at this exciting museum housed within 19th-century ruins.
Washburn "A" Mill
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Washburn "A" Mill during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Loft Literary Center
Enjoy a stop at Loft Literary Center, an entertaining place to visit in Minneapolis. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown East Hotel Deals
Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
"Radisson used to be a top-flight hotel chain. The Radisson Red was more like a dorm than hotel -- minimalist furnishings, no lobby, plastic everything. Only thing missing was bunk beds."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis
"Hot tub was very hot and pool very cold"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
"What a lovely building and beautiful, spacious room. Great shower, nice amenities like refillable water bottle and all kinds of room lighting options. Mattress was a little soft, and going the extra step of cotton instead of polyester/blend sheets would have made this a perfect stay. Great location ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Clean room and family friendly"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Great location and very clean property"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"This is my second stay within a year and as always, the Christiana and Darius gave amazing customer service at the front desk they made sure both of my reservations and things that was needed for my family and I we had. The rooms were clean the breakfast was great and staff was the whole time there ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown East
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
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.
Downtown West
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.
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 Minnesota Children's Museum.
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.
