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 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
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.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Paul Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Always my place to stay in St. Paul!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Breakfast was great. Everything about this hotel was wonderful
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Celeste of St Paul
I was surprised - very bare bones. Cool history but No AC, no smart TV, more dorm room than hotel room. Didn’t feel Like we could walk anywhere. Slept find and bed comfy enough, clean enough. But I would not recommend and would not go back.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Very clean room with a clean scent, good location with restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul
Inconsistent availability of fresh fruit from day to day and no vegetarian choices such as plant milk.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Minnesota Governor's Residence 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.
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.
