Southdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mall of America
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Mystic Lake Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Candlelight Ghost Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Our pick of the best Southdale Hotel Deals
Homewood Suites by Hilton Edina Minneapolis
Very clean rooms and friendly staff. Will definitely be staying there again!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
No hot tub. It was out of order. "Arcade" machines were very very poor. No way to even move the toys, coin slots jammed so you couldnt use quarters. No pool towels available all weekend.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Very clean
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Overall experience as a whole was great. Hotel location with a skybridge to the mall was very convenient. Unfortunately, Expedia did not disclose that their pool was closed and it was one of our main reasons for the trip and choosing this hotel. Kids were truly bummed out. Hotel comped our parking, ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Very conviemt to Mall of America
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Nice pool area, pool toys were a nice thing to have available. Room was nice. Only complaint was the noise, rooms are not sound proof!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southdale
Southwest Minneapolis
If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
West Bloomington
While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
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.
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.
South Loop
While you're in South Loop, take in top sights like Mall of America or Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 28th Avenue Station or Mall of America Station.
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.