Northwestern Precinct
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Northwestern Precinct
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore the wonders of nature, ancient artifacts and mind-blowing technology at this center, with an Omnitheater and interactive exhibits.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Northwestern Precinct
The Saint Paul Hotel
Still a nice place to stay but rooms are starting to show wear
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Celeste of St Paul
Celeste is an amazing boutique hotel that will go out of its way to make your stay special. Their breakfast is exceptional, the linens crisp, and the overall vibe is holier than thou. :) You’ll enjoy! I promise!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Call Expedia in advance to make sure they had add free breakfast, free parking and working Jacuzzi. We bought, we were told they had all of that. So we booked the room and showed up there. And Jacuzzi is shut down until October. The breakfast is not free or included, and you must pay for parking. ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
If you plan on using the light rail services and are returning back to the hotel after the mall is closed, you need to walk outside and around the mall to get back to the hotel main entrance. If you are alone, this can be very unsafe and the hotel staff (Scott) were absolutely useless in assisting, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Property could use some updating, however, you take the good with the bad. Close proximity to everything. Definitely walkable area especially to the mall and restaurants. Free shuttle to mall and airport. Two indoor pools that are well maintained along with a larger than avg hot tub. My room had ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
I was charged $16.28 and this was a pre-paid reservation. There should be no charges and there is no number to call the hotel directly. Terrible customer service for a hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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 Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena 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 Childrens Theatre Company 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 Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
