Hotels in Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity), Minnesota

Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity) overview

Visitors speak favorably about all that Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity) has to offer, including its entertainment, theater, and live music. You'll enjoy the opera, sporting events, and college atmosphere while in town. You can spend a relaxing day in Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity) at Minnehaha Park and Mill Ruins Park. Mall of America and Target Center are other popular sights to see.

Where to stay in Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity)

A welcoming city for all, Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity) has a variety of hotels to choose from. There are 344 hotels in Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity).

How to get to Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity)

Fly into Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.), 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from central Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity).

Train stations include:

• • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station (1.9 mi/3.1 km from the city center)
• • Fridley Station (10.3 mi/16.6 km from the city center)
• • Coon Rapids - Riverdale Station (18.9 mi/30.5 km from the city center)

Metro stations include:

• • 38th Street Station (1.4 mi/2.3 km from the city center)
• • 46th Street Station (1.5 mi/2.4 km from the city center)
• • 50th Street Minnehaha Station (1.8 mi/2.9 km from the city center)

What to see around Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity)

Fun outings can include a visit to:

• • Target Center
• • Target Field
• • Xcel Energy Center
• • Midway Stadium
• • James Griffin Stadium

Here are some local attractions:

• • Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
• • Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
• • Crayola Experience
• • Nickelodeon Universe
• • Cascade Bay Waterpark

A top draw is the area's cultural scene including places like:

• • Weisman Art Museum
• • Bell Museum of Natural History
• • American Swedish Institute
• • Childrens Theatre Company
• • Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Nature lovers will appreciate these places:

• • Minnehaha Park
• • Mill Ruins Park
• • Lake Nokomis
• • Lilydale Regional Park
• • Saint Anthony Falls

Take in the collegiate vibe with a visit to:

• • University of St. Thomas
• • University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
• • Macalester College
• • Concordia University-St. Paul
• • Hamline University

Top places to visit include:

• • Mall of America
• • Basilica of Saint Mary

When to visit Minneapolis - St. Paul (and vicinity)

Do you want to know the ideal time of year to visit? Here's a list of the seasonal weather norms to help with trip planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 49°F day, 7°F night
• • April-June: 83°F day, 31°F night
• • July-September: 84°F day, 46°F night
• • October-December: 65°F day, 8°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 3.62 inches
• • April-June: 10.28 inches
• • July-September: 11.42 inches
• • October-December: 5.35 inches