| set in downtown saint paul and off i-94, this relaxed all-suite hotel is less than a mile from both the science museum of minnesota and events at the xcel energy center. suites add separate living rooms. check-in time: 12:00 amcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. breakfast and secured parking are available. amenities include a bar and a terrace, as well as a gym and 2 indoor pools (1 for kids). casual studios provide wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus kitchenettes and sofabeds. there's also a guest laundry
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport 18 min
Historic Fort Snelling (12 min)
Civil War–era military structure & museum with a drum corp, historical re-enactments & a gift shop. Mill City Museum (16 min)
History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill. Minneapolis Institute of Art (17 min)
5,000-year span of fine & decorative arts on display from a mummy to paintings by European masters. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (14 min)
72 waterfront miles with canoe & riverboat trips, hiking, biking, fishing, bird-watching & a center. Minnesota Children's Museum (8 min)
Playful, interactive exhibits for younger kids including a look at state habitats & a rooftop park. Stone Arch Bridge (17 min)
Biking & walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - Reservations Required (13 min)
Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions. Minnesota History Center (11 min)
Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum. Minnehaha Falls (17 min)
Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park. Minnesota State Capitol (14 min)
Built in 1905, this beaux arts–influenced building serves as the seat of the state's government. Walker Art Center (16 min)
Acclaimed venue featuring contemporary art in a variety of media, plus a sculpture garden & bistro. Cathedral of Saint Paul (5 min)
A replica of St. Peter's in Rome, this 1915 beaux arts church features a copper dome & rose window. Nickelodeon Universe® (18 min)
Store in the Mall of America's Nickelodeon theme park, featuring items from the TV station's shows. Science Museum of Minnesota (14 min)
Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater. Mall of America® (17 min)
Giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores, plus restaurants, a theme park, cinema & aquarium. | 
