| other amenities include an indoor pool and a gym. relaxed, airy rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, coffeemakers and pull-out sofas. there's a casual cafe/bar and a 24/7 cafeteria/convenience store. suites add kitchenettes and separate living/dining areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in a landmark art deco building dating from 1933, this polished hotel in the lowertown historic district is a 2-minute walk from the union depot light rail station, an 8-minute walk from the banks of the mississippi river, and a mile from the minnesota state capitol
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport 17 min
Walker Art Center (17 min)
Acclaimed venue featuring contemporary art in a variety of media, plus a sculpture garden & bistro. Historic Fort Snelling (11 min)
Civil War–era military structure & museum with a drum corp, historical re-enactments & a gift shop. Stone Arch Bridge (18 min)
Biking & walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls. Cathedral of Saint Paul (6 min)
A replica of St. Peter's in Rome, this 1915 beaux arts church features a copper dome & rose window. Minnesota Children's Museum (10 min)
Playful, interactive exhibits for younger kids including a look at state habitats & a rooftop park. Nickelodeon Universe® (18 min)
Store in the Mall of America's Nickelodeon theme park, featuring items from the TV station's shows. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - Reservations Required (14 min)
Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions. Minnesota State Capitol (6 min)
Built in 1905, this beaux arts–influenced building serves as the seat of the state's government. Mall of America® (17 min)
Giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores, plus restaurants, a theme park, cinema & aquarium. Minneapolis Institute of Art (18 min)
5,000-year span of fine & decorative arts on display from a mummy to paintings by European masters. Minnesota History Center (5 min)
Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum. Mill City Museum (17 min)
History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (13 min)
72 waterfront miles with canoe & riverboat trips, hiking, biking, fishing, bird-watching & a center. Science Museum of Minnesota (13 min)
Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater. Minnehaha Falls (16 min)
Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park. | 
