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 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
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
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
Great attention to detail and superb bar.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Very nice hotel, very clean, comfortable beds beautiful restaurant and bar area. We did not have time to utilize the facilities.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Celeste of St Paul
The room was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Friendly staff, valet was great, room was clean and just what we needed.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
It was ok
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Clean room, very comfortable bed!! Plain & simple like a room in a convent!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Minnesota Children's Museum or Grand Casino Arena 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.
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 Powderhorn Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
