Northwestern Precinct Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
James J. Hill House
The grand home of the builder of the Great Northern Railway has rugged stonework, intricate decorations and beautiful period furnishings.
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
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Northwestern Precinct Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Always my place to stay in St. Paul!
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
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Staff was helpful, sad hot tub wasn’t working
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Great experience!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Long wait for the shuttle and checkin.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
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Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwestern Precinct
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.
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.
