Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
"Even tho the lobby is under renovation. Check in was smooth and area was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful. Definitely staying again."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Family friendly. Decent pool size for the kids with hot tub. They have free breakfast which is a plus for us as a family of 5. They staff are also helpful."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"This is kids favorite however when we were there (August 4-5), the surf area was under renovation. We had a short stay but we had fun."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Needs a lot of work. Not worth what I paid"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
"Air conditioning was the best I’ve had"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Connected and convenient to mall of America."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, 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.
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.
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 Fitzgerald Theater.
