Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore this science museum with its hands-on approach to learning: get up close to dinosaur skeletons or catch a show at the state-of-the-art IMAX theatre.
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Minnesota History Center
Explore the lives of Minnesota's Greatest Generation, control the weather and travel back to the 1930s at this interactive historical research facility.
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 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.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Paul Hotel Deals
The Saint Paul Hotel
Friendly professional staff coping with internet issues and probs from Amazon outages. A lovely historic hotel with thoughtful amenities.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Friendly staff. Clean, quiet. Did not like the cost of valet parking. My reservation said $32 a day. Was over $42.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Unique interior/exterior hotel located in St. Paul with easy parking and absolutely excellent staff! Very clean, stylish, with all the extra amenities found at Drury establishments. Great for the price and location. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Easy parking.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Easy to check in and then park. Was super easy walk to Arena.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Fitz Apartments Downtown St Paul
A
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Padelford Landing are top sights worth seeing.
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.
