Greater East Side
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Greater East Side
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Friday Night Happy Hour Cruise on Lake Minnetonka
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Greater East Side
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Everything was nice and clean. Staff was very friendly. Only thing we didn’t like was the additional charge for parking."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Not the quality level you would expect from this brand."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Very clean!"
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Bloom Hotel
"Staff is nice and helpful its under new ownership."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
"Had a nice stay. Walking distance to Mall of America"
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Staff is very helpful and respectful. Facility is clean, but super busy. The chorine concentration in the pool was definitely super high to easily cause chest tightness after 15 minutes in the pool area, not even swimming. The arcade area is very nice."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
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Where to stay in Greater East Side
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
South Minneapolis
If you're spending time in South Minneapolis, check out sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis and hop on the metro to see more the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Downtown St. Paul
Spend some time visiting places like Minnesota Children's Museum while getting to know Downtown St. Paul, and be sure to check out the live music. You can hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station to see more of the area.
Downtown West
Travelers love Downtown West for its popular shops, and you can see more of Minneapolis by jumping on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Center for the Arts.
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 the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.
