Choose a hotel near the American Swedish Institute (ASI) if you want to learn more about the Scandinavian legacy in Minnesota. Rand Tower Hotel and Ana Maria Del Azul are both within walking distance of the institute. On the other hand, you can venture 45 minutes outside the city to Scandia, a small town that maintains its Scandinavian heritage. Although there are few hotels in Scandia, you can stay at Hotel Crosby or Water Street Inn in nearby Stillwater.