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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Xcel Energy Center
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour
Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Northwestern Precinct Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Fitz Apartments Downtown St Paul
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
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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.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi River Visitors Center 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.
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.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society 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.
