Location: Minneapolis
Top Things to do in Minneapolis
Top 10 Architectural Buildings 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. 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
2. Calhoun Beach Athletic Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Minneapolis' premier athletic club since 1977. Come and experience the perfect balance of fitness & relaxation at the Calhoun Beach Athletic Club. Public memberships available and walk-in daily guests welcome. Contact us today to enjoy 3-complimentary days if fitness!
3. Central Lutheran Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Basilica of St. Mary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Nation's First Basilica
Reviewed By Happy10958 - New Hampton, United States
The Basilica, which is attractive but not awe-inspiring from the outside, is beautifully crafted inside. It is tastefully ornate rather than being garish. After Sunday Mass, docents lead visitors on an informative, guided tour, providing fascinating history about the architecture,the artwork, the relics. After Mass and the tour, take a few moments to sit and contemplate .... you will be uplifted.
5. St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
6. Lake Harriet Band Shell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By travelnow721 - Minneapolis, United States
Enjoy walking around the lake and listening to the wide variety of FREE music at the bandshell. Hope this continues for years and years!
7. Minneapolis City Hall
8. U.S. Bank Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 663 reviews
U.S. Bank Stadium, owned and operated by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, is a multi-purpose stadium and home to the Minnesota Vikings. The 66,200 seat stadium is located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With 137,000 square feet on the stadium floor and six club spaces throughout the building, this state-of-the-art facility will host prominent national and international programming including the Minnesota Vikings, concerts, family shows, college and high school sporting events, conventions, trade/consumer shows, and corporate or private meetings and other community events. U.S. Bank Stadium opened on July 22, 2016 and has been chosen as the site of the Summer X Games (2017 and 2018), Super Bowl LII (2018) and the NCAA Men’s Final Four (2019).
Reviewed By lilbjtbh
Well,I went to the Broncos/vikings game in 2019. ( im a Broncos fan from Denver) Sadly we lost after blowing a 20-0 lead but it was a real nice indoor stadium. Had an outdoor feel but was inside. Also, the cheese curds at the stadium was the best food I've gotten at any NFL stadium on my life. And I've been to about 20 stadiums. I still think about them. Be sure to get those if you go.
