Things to see and visit while in Minneapolis
Parks/trails/beaches/splash pads
great playground, park, beach , bike and walking trails
25 locals recommend
Clifton French Regional Park
12605 Rockford Rdgreat playground, park, beach , bike and walking trails
Elm Creek Park Reserve
12400 James Deane PkwyElm Creek Swimming Pond
12420 James Deane Parkwayartificial pond with filtered water and sand
Fish Lake Regional Park
14900 Bass Lake RdWest Medicine Lake Park Beach
1815 West Medicine Lake DriveCentral Park of Maple Grove
12000 Central Park WayOak Hill Park Splash Pad
3201 Rhode Island Ave SRound Lake Park and Beach
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Roadpool, indoor playground, gym
Plymouth Community Center
14800 34th Avenue NorthPlymouth Ice Center
3650 Plymouth BoulevardThe Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
12459 Elm Creek Blvd NMinnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum DrEastman Nature Center
13351 Elm Creek RoadFAWN-DOE-ROSA Wildlife Educational Park
2131 US-8Parkers Lake Park
Plymouth Creek Playfield Park
3625 Fernbrook Lane NorthWeaver Lake Community Park
8401 Dunkirk Ln NLake Camelot Park
14105 Chankahda TrailPlayground and park
SandVenture Aquatic Park
1101 Adams Street SouthSt. Louis Park Rec Center
3700 Monterey Droutside pool
Westwood Hills Nature Reserve
8300 W Franklin AveRound Lake Park and Beach
Oak Hill Park Splash Pad
3201 Rhode Island Ave SWayzata Beach
Lake Harriet South Beach
4612 E Lake Harriet PkwyBde Maka Ska 32nd Street Beach
3200 East Calhoun ParkwayBunker Beach Water Park
701 County Rd AVenetian Waterpark at Holiday Inn Hotel Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes
11801 Fountains WayGreat Wolf Lodge Water Park | Minnesota
1700 American Blvd EBaker Park Swimming Beach
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve (South Group Camp)
Food Scene
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
12459 Elm Creek Blvd NMaple Grove Farmers Market
12951 Weaver Lake RoadThursday 3-7
The Freehouse
701 N Washington AveStanley's Northeast Bar Room
2500 University Ave NEBetty Danger's Country Club
2501 Marshall St NEPsycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NEThe 1029 Bar
1029 Marshall St NEMill City Farmers Market
750 S 2nd StCOV Wayzata
700 Lake St E6Smith
294 Grove Ln Emalls
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayRidgedale Center
12401 Wayzata BlvdThe Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
12459 Elm Creek Blvd NAlbertville Premium Outlets
6415 Labeaux Ave NESouthdale Center
10 Southdale CenterNightlife
They claim that ACME is a Top 5 Comedy Club the country. Not sure about that, but we never had a bad show there. Always top notch.
27 locals recommend
Acme Comedy Co.
708 N 1st StThey claim that ACME is a Top 5 Comedy Club the country. Not sure about that, but we never had a bad show there. Always top notch.
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers, and produces local musicals. Take some time to explore the Minnesota capital. Give yourself time to find parking nearby.
65 locals recommend
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington StThe Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers, and produces local musicals. Take some time to explore the Minnesota capital. Give yourself time to find parking nearby.
Orpheum is a great place to see national talent on stage. Parking is easy, but don't leave valuables in the car in downtown Minneapolis.
81 locals recommend
Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin AveOrpheum is a great place to see national talent on stage. Parking is easy, but don't leave valuables in the car in downtown Minneapolis.
Great quality theatrical productions. Good date place. Park at the ramp across from the theater, walk along the river, stop by for a dinner at Kindee Thai Restaurant and a drink afterwards before the show at the theater itself.
719 South 2nd Street
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StGreat quality theatrical productions. Good date place. Park at the ramp across from the theater, walk along the river, stop by for a dinner at Kindee Thai Restaurant and a drink afterwards before the show at the theater itself.
719 South 2nd Street
City advice
Getting around
There is a light rail connecting airport and downtown.
In case of traffic on I-494, you can use Light Rail to get to downtown, Mall Of America. You can spend some time at the Mall Of America while traffic is settled and get an Uber or Lyft from there.