Downtown West Holiday Deals

Downtown West Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Downtown West

Making your way to Minneapolis - St. Paul? Don't be that person who won't explore beyond the downtown area (or the local bar/pub). Get out and discover what its neighbourhoods are all about! Downtown West sits 7 kilometres to the northwest of Minneapolis - St. Paul. Most visitors make their way via Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport, the closest terminal. From there, Downtown West is a drive of 11 kilometres to the northwest.

A good portion of this city's attractions are scattered near Downtown West, and the University of St. Thomas and Minnehaha Park are two of the very best. Don't forget to put Mill Ruins Park and Basilica of Saint Mary on your checklist too. For a fresh perspective on the city, spend some time at Minneapolis and Nicollet Mall, close-by neighbourhoods just waiting to be explored.

Mall of America is among this biggest sights of Minneapolis - St. Paul. Getting to it shouldn't be an issue, as it's situated just 10 kilometres from the middle of the city.

If you're searching for wonderful attractions in and around the city centre, you're flush with choice. Among the picks of the bunch is the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis.

Call on a few cultural sites to understand the real essence of the region. The Hennepin Center for the Arts, the Loft Literary Center and the Northrup King Building are not to be missed.

If you possess a taste for the arts, arrange a trip to the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Weisman Art Museum. Stroll around and if anything catches your eye, ask the staff for information about its background.

If you find yourself stuck with some rainy weather, take cover at the Bakken, the Minnesota Streetcar Museum, the Bell Museum of Natural History and the Washburn "A" Mill. The captivating collections will be sure to keep your imagination buzzing and your clothes dry!

The hallmark of an excellent show is often how powerful the applause is when the curtains close. Watch the audience rise to their feet at Minnesota Opera, the Childrens Theatre Company, Minnesota Orchestra Hall and the Guthrie Theater.

Can you tell your albatross from your condor and your wood from your wedge? Whether you're bordering on pro status or a total beginner, golf is a game for everyone! You can tee off here at the Hiawatha Golf Course, the Francis A Gross Golf Course and the Columbia Golf Course.

Children can be wonderful travel companions, particularly if you take them to awesome places! For a memorable family day out, take a trip to the Minneapolis Public Library-Central Branch and the Riverview Theater.

Are you travelling with children but have run out of ideas of things to keep them amused? Theodore Wirth Park and The Depot Skating Rink are some local attractions they're bound to love.

If you're blessed with a sunny day, take a big breath of fresh air and experience the splendour of nature at Lake Calhoun, Cedar Lake, Lake Harriet and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

Pack a tasty picnic and invite a couple of friends down to spend time in one of the lively green spaces nearby. Choose from Loring Park, Lyndale Park, Murphy Square and Gold Medal Park.

The shopping experience is different for everyone. Whether you already have something in mind or just want to browse, you'll love it at Shops at West End and 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center.

Learn lessons from the past at one or two of the area's time-weathered sites, such as the Mill City Museum, the American Swedish Institute, IDS Center and Minneapolis City Hall.

Whether you want to learn a bit more about the region's traditions and customs or just soak up the quiet atmosphere, go to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral and Music Box Theatre.

It's time to practise your Mexican wave and limber up your vocal chords. Come along and cheer on the home teams, the Minnesota Golden Gophers football and Minnesota Vikings, at TCF Bank Stadium.

Hotels in Downtown West

Backpackers and shoestring travellers can rest easy. Budget rooms await at the Days Inn Hotel on University and the University Inn. These digs are proof that quality service doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Alternatively, let the friendly staff at the Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis or the Loews Minneapolis Hotel take care of your every need. After all, what are vacations for if not spoiling yourself?