Location: Downtown
Top Things to do in Downtown
Things to do in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN): The Best Shopping
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. Sister Fun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Warehouse District store specializing in joke gifts.
2. Open Book
3. IDS Crystal Court
4. Mill City Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By CleopatraBunny - Flagstaff, United States
Mostly flowers, fruits and vegetables, this small market right outside the Milly City Museum on Saturdays was a delight. Solomon's Bakery had a really long line for croissants (raspberry, chocolate) and breads. The flowers were absolutely stunning! Great selection of produce, and even some honey vendors. Inside the Mill City Museum covered entry were a few more vendors of rugs, jewelry, and other such handicrafts.
5. Calhoun Square
6. Last Call Outlet
Located downtown, this Neiman Marcus outlet is upstairs from the actual store.
7. Off Fifth Outlet
Saks Fifth Avenue outlet located upstairs from this downtown department store.
8. Wyman Building Art Galleries
This complex houses nine galleries in one location.
9. Room Service
Shop selling interesting and fun furniture and home decorating products.
10. Clothes Line
Second-hand store selling bargain-priced clothes.
