| parking and a local shuttle provided at no cost. warmly furnished rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks; some add minifridges and microwaves. suites offer pull-out sofas and wet bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. paul and 18 miles from minneapolissaint paul international airport. upgraded quarters have access to a lounge with complimentary continental breakfast, all-day snacks and afternoon appetizers. other amenities include a restaurant/bar, a 24/7 fitness center, an indoor pool and a hot tub. in a grassy commercial area near the junction of i-494 and i-94, this modern hotel is 9 miles from downtown st
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport 21 min
Minnesota History Center (13 min)
Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum. Bell Museum (21 min)
Large museum with diverse animal dioramas & a planetarium also offers educational programs. Lake Elmo Park Reserve (10 min)
Hilly preserve featuring opportunities from camping to boating to horseback riding on 2,165 acres. Science Museum of Minnesota (14 min)
Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater. Afton State Park (21 min)
Expansive park featuring a swimming beach, campsites & a variety of wildflowers. James J. Hill House (14 min)
Visitors can take guided tours of this rugged stone mansion completed in 1891 for a railway magnate. Como Park (20 min)
Trails surround a lake in this scenic, grassy park featuring a popular zoo & conservatory. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (14 min)
72 waterfront miles with canoe & riverboat trips, hiking, biking, fishing, bird-watching & a center. Afton Alps (25 min)
This winter ski & snowboard resort on 300 acres includes 48 trails, 5 terrain parks & 18 chairlifts. Minnesota State Capitol (12 min)
Built in 1905, this beaux arts–influenced building serves as the seat of the state's government. Minnesota Children's Museum (14 min)
Playful, interactive exhibits for younger kids including a look at state habitats & a rooftop park. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - Reservations Required (20 min)
Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions. Cathedral of Saint Paul (13 min)
A replica of St. Peter's in Rome, this 1915 beaux arts church features a copper dome & rose window. Historic Fort Snelling (18 min)
Civil War–era military structure & museum with a drum corp, historical re-enactments & a gift shop. Landmark Center (14 min)
Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits. | 
