Location: Minneapolis
Top Things to do in Minneapolis
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
Restaurants in Minneapolis
1. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,754 reviews
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is closed for renovation, and will reopen in June 2017. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden unites two of Minnesota’s most cherished resources—its greenspace and its cultural life. A partnership with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, the Garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry in an outdoor park setting.
Reviewed By victoriavZ5721AB - Rochester, United States
Had to check out the Minneapolis sculpture garden to see the famous spoon and cherry. We parked in the $4 parking lot and enjoyed strolling through the walkways to see some interesting sculptures. The native landscape and wildflowers only added to the beauty of the art and the location in the city. Got some cool pics as well which I'm sure we'll cherish for a long time!
2. Foshay Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
After recent renovation, our museum and observation deck are now open seven days a week from 12:00pm-9:00pm. Weather permitting, both will be open year round.
Reviewed By terrencet960
I grew up in Minneapolis and I was always fascinated with a building that looked like the Washington Monument. It was constructed in 1906 and it was the tallest building between Chicago and the West Coast until the early 1970’s and was converted into a Hotel in 2008. This fall my wife a visited family and we were pleased to stay in this historic building. The hotel is very interesting, step into the elevators and jump back in time, the rooms have a wonderful view of the downtown (ask for an upper floor room) and the décor in the rooms are fun. Minneapolis is a great walking town, with walkways that connect most of the downtown, we were able to walked to the Twins baseball field which is about a mile way. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. You can also visit the Foshay museum and observation deck located on the 30th floor
3. Minneapolis Skyway System
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 739 reviews
Reviewed By eloisemariel - Minneapolis, United States
The Skyways of both Minneapolis and St Paul are a great asset. One is able to get over much of each city in the warmth or cool, rain/snow or shine, depending on the season. Excellent maps are provided. Many shops and restaurants along the way. Also a great place to get in a good and safe walk. Interestingly, the city uses the heat from the city trash incinerator to heat the Skyways in the winter.
4. Water Power Park
5. Purple Rain House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Jilly070 - Hudson, United States
This is the house where part of the movie Purple Rain was filmed. It’s nothing special to look at unless you are a Prince fan, which I am! The porch is redone, as well as the door leading to the basement from the outside, but you can see the area where it used to be. I have seen the movie a few times, so I enjoyed it. I also drove around to the back alley and snapped a photo of the back side. Prince bought this house a few years before he died.
6. Minnehaha Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By VailAZTraveler - Vail, United States
We drove to the Minnehaha Falls right outside of Minneapolis - it is located in a beautiful park near the airport. It’s an easy walk to the falls overlook from the parking lot. Plenty of parking including handicap spaces - there is a small charge for all the parking. Make sure you have you car license # as you need it for the parking machine. No problem for regular or handicap access to the falls overlook - straight down approximately 50 yards. Beautiful falls !!
7. Bob Dylan Mural
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Ahems - Meridian, United States
The psychedelic mural is a definite must see for those who know and appreciate Robert Allen Zimmerman a.k.a. Bob Dylan. Born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1941 his music from the 1960's became anthems for the civil rights movement and anti-war movement. "The Times They Are a-Changin" from 1964 touched and influenced people from all walks of life. Love and hate of the man and his peaceful beliefs still run prevalent today. The mural is wonderful, the patterns, colors and lay out is fantastic! Worth the time and effort to get a peak if you are downtown in the area. Even those who have no clue who is on the building mural seem to like it. This speaks volumes to the artist who made this fine piece/peace of art. ✌????
8. Nicollet Avenue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
South Minneapolis street referred to as "Eats Street" because of its large selection of ethnic restaurants.
Reviewed By dotdoctor2002 - Albany, United States
if your in Minneapolis you must visit Mary Tyler Moore on Nicollet Ave. The iconic throwing the hat in the air pose is a must photo op for all who remember the show
9. Lyn-Lake
10. Witch's Hat Water Tower - Tower Hill Park
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