Things To Do
Food Recommendations
There's no shortage of good food in the cities! Hmong Village The cities is home to the largest Hmong population in the US- be sure to check out this shopping mall for good eats! Lu's Sandwiches Delicious and filling Vietnamese sandwich shop Liberty's Recommendations Gai Noi- Laotian food Diane's Place- Hmong food Dancing Ganesha- Indian food Not tested by our tastebuds personally but some award-winning spots include: Owamni- American Indian food Spoon and Stable- serving midwest dishes 112 Eatery- American cuisine
Minnesota Children's Museum
For those traveling with kids this museum with 10 permanent exhibits plus traveling exhibits offers fun activities for all ages! We tested it ourselves...
Valleyfair
This amusement park used to be a summer ritual- definitely worth a visit!
Mall of America®
Shopping, rides, movies and nice restaurants all in one spot!
Minnesota Zoo
Boasts 1.3 million visitors a year, this zoo has it all! Come embrace your wild side!
Outside activities
It may be surprising, but Minneapolis is a great place for outdoor activities- including biking, hiking and more! Biking -Greenway bike highway -North Star Route -Mississippi River Trail Hiking -Stroll along Bde Maka Ska lake -Minnehaha Falls -Interstate State Park Paddleboat/canoe -Lake of the Isles -Chain of Lakes -Lake Nokomis -Lebanon Hills
Sports
The Minnesota Twins- Baseball Minnesota United- Soccer Minnesota Lynx- Women's Basketball
Arts and Theater
Hennepin Theater -catch a traveling Broadway show here! Northeast Minneapolis Arts District -Check out galleries and art studios Minnesota Orchestra
Music History
With Prince and Bob Dylan two iconic musicians of the last century have their roots in Minnesota/Minneapolis. Find their murals or put on a playlist and chase their path throughout the city, such as the "First Avenue" from Prince's Purple rain.
Wisconsin Dells
Thinking about a trip to Chicago but want a refreshment on the way or really craving that Wisconsin cheese? Consider stopping by Wisconsin Dells, well known for its numerous waterparks (you really can't miss them), but actually also offering beautiful hikes with remarkable sandstone formations.