Northwestern Precinct Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwestern Precinct
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.
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 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Activities
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
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Our pick of the best Northwestern Precinct Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
"We used the valet, well worth it! Dinner at the grill and breakfast at the drake - both phenomenal!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Roami at The Fitz
"The hotel was great. It’s very clean and a perfect place to sleep. They have a cappuccino machine downstairs that was awesome. All staff were nice and accommodating."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"Very helpful staff. Value for money. Excellent location especially for links to the Airport and Amtrak and for Downtown entertainment. Very good size room which was quiet. Overall excellent."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"The room had old toiletries and the pool room stung your eyes from the chlorine but overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"There was a continental breakfast. No hot food like what is shown in the pictures."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Check in was fast. Staff were very friendly. Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Check Northwestern Precinct hotel availability
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, 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 Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium 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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
