a half-mile from interstate 494, this straightforward hotel is 6 miles from the sprawling mall of america and 9. parking, a continental breakfast buffet and airport shuttle service are complimentary. other amenities include a heated indoor pool and a business center. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge with a parent. some rooms feature flat-screens and/or sofabeds. the modern rooms have free wi-fi and tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. 9 miles from minneapolissaint paul international airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport 15 min
Lake of the Isles (17 min) Celebrated urban lake featuring an ice-skating rink, fishing pier, paved jogging paths & dog park. Minneapolis Institute of Art (20 min) 5,000-year span of fine & decorative arts on display from a mummy to paintings by European masters. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (16 min) An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists. Walker Art Center (16 min) Acclaimed venue featuring contemporary art in a variety of media, plus a sculpture garden & bistro. Mill City Museum (20 min) History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill. Mall of America® (11 min) Giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores, plus restaurants, a theme park, cinema & aquarium. Minnesota Zoo (20 min) A 485-acre preserve exhibiting local & global animals from Russian grizzly bears to butterflies. SEA LIFE at Mall of America (13 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Lake Harriet (18 min) This lake is surrounded by parks & features beaches, trails, boating, a bandshell & skyline views. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Minnesota (13 min) Laid-back hotel with a water park, 3 eateries & 3 bars, plus a bowling alley & climbing walls. Nickelodeon Universe® (12 min) Store in the Mall of America's Nickelodeon theme park, featuring items from the TV station's shows. Bde Maka Ska (17 min) Lake for canoeing, swimming & windsurfing, with adjacent parks & trails for biking, skating & more. Stone Arch Bridge (21 min) Biking & walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls. Valleyfair (15 min) Seasonal amusement park boasting a variety of thrill & family rides plus an area for small children. Minnehaha Falls (18 min) Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park. |