The Hotel
Minnesota Zoo
As one of the most ideally-located of St. Paul, MN hotels close to Minneapolis Airport, Crowne Plaza St. Paul offers easy access to a host of family-friendly Minnesota attractions and events. Unwind in spacious, amply-appointed accommodations and delight in superb on-site facilities including an indoor pool, fitness center and two delicious dining options.
When searching for exciting things to do in the Twin Cities, spend an unforgettable day visiting and learning about more than 2,400 animals at the Minnesota Zoo, located about 17.5 miles from our St. Paul hotel. Opened in 1978, this renowned zoo encompasses 500 acres and is the largest zoo in the state. Each year, the Minnesota Zoo welcomes more than 1 million guests with a dazzling assortment of animals from bears, wolves and tigers to dolphins, beavers and sharks.
On your Minnesota family vacation, be sure to visit the Minnesota Trail, the newest exhibit at the zoo. Take a walk along this quarter-mile trail to encounter numerous species native to Minnesota, the Upper Midwest and Canada. View the inner workings of a beaver pond; spend time at the bird-watching perch and delight in the wonder of northern gray wolves in their natural habitat.
