Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
The museum where Big Science is played out on the big screen, where monstrous dinosaurs look out onto the Mississippi and where pennies are – hopefully – dropped.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Minnesota History Center
The dust never settles on the history at the Minnesota History Center, a place where the past is vividly bought into the here and now.
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 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.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Paul Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Always a pleasure
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
The hotel was stunning! The kick back and breakfast offerings are way better than any other hotel I've stayed at. The location was very convenient and all of the staff i encountered were very friendly. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Clean room! Nice restaurant & bar!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
The Staff is amazing the customer service is outstanding! Beautiful hotel,delicious breakfast,quiet large room enjoyed our stay very much!!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Celeste of St Paul
The layout of the room is great! However, I am directly across the street from MPR’s neon news sign which explains the blackout curtains . Meanwhile, to hit the ears, there is a major “tram” line running up Cedar every ten minutes or so. The couch has some incredible layers of filth in the area where ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
The rooms were clean and every day we had fresh towels. Food at the restaurant was good as well and the staff at the hotel was very friendly and answered any questions that i had.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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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 Grand Casino Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert Street Station.
Riverview
While visiting Riverview, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves.
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.
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.
