Things To Do
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes
Take a lake walk, rent kayaks or paddleboards, spend the day on/near the water.. Check out Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun), Lake of the Isles, and/or Lake Nokomis.
Mall of America®
The largest shopping mall in the country.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch a game, if you can (or take a tour).
Walker Art Center
Don't forget to check out the Sculpture Garden...
Stone Arch Bridge
Great view of the Minneapolis skyline.
Paisley Park
Prince's home and recording studio, a must see for music fans!
The Market At Malcolm Yards
A food hall located in historic Prospect Park, Minneapolis.
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
Whiskey distillery in the twin cities, among many others.
5-8 Club
Home to the famous Jucy Lucy (burger stuffed with cheese)...
Minnehaha Falls
City park with waterfalls, trails and an eclectic seafood eatery (Sea Salt).
Surly Brewing Co.
Surly is the OG, the original craft brewer of Minneapolis... If you like brews, the twin cities are home to over 80 different microbreweries! Check them out: https://discoverthecities.com/st-paul-minneapolis-breweries/
Target Field
Catch a Twin's game or concert.
Lake Minnetonka
Get on the lake! Check out Excelsior, MN or Wayzata, MN (great restaurants and shops in both)..
Stillwater, MN
Charming town on the river on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin with great shopping, food, drinks, etc.
Manny's Steakhouse
Voted one of the best steakhouses in the country, worth a try if you love a good steak! Be prepared, $$$$.
Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
Check out a few wineries out west, including Schram Vineyards, as well as Parley Lake Winery, and The Winery at Sovereign Estate.
Mill City Museum
Once the world's largest flour mill, the museum is dedicated to the history of the flour industry, the role of the Mississippi River, and the city of Minneapolis.
James J. Hill House
Historic mansion in Saint Paul.