The staff at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge know plenty about the critters they care for. Ask them questions about your favorite animals as you wander around the park.

Arrive nice and early to fully appreciate Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Remember to bring some cash or a card too — this wildlife attraction charges entry. Intend to stick around the commercial neighborhood of South Loop a while? Drop by Mall of America, Minnehaha Park and Nickelodeon Universe while you're in the area.

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AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

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8.2/10 Very Good! (655 reviews)

I would rate this whole experience as excellent if it wasn't for an experience we had with our room. We had been checked in for about an hour and a half, resting before we got ready to attend an event, when someone opened our door & started to come in. About 10 min. later, the desk clerk came to our door and said that someone else had requested this room (online?), as it was larger, and they asked us to move to a different room. We really weren't given an option and were consequently moved to a smaller room. No compensation or options were given to us. As it was our anniversary celebration that I had booked 4 months in advance, it was very disappointing. I felt they could have done better!

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Radisson Blu Mall of America

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9/10 Wonderful! (2,350 reviews)

Excellent hotel to stay at when visiting Mall of America. Very convenient to Mall and the light rail station. Hotel was clean and safe, elevators were quick.

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Philadelphia (PHL) to Minneapolis (MSP)

7.6/10 Good! (934 reviews)

Room was clean and property was decent. Some outdated spaces but overall a good stay!

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