Take a walk to the new US Bank Stadium downtown Minneapolis, home to the infamous Minnesota Vikings. Tours are available to the public daily.
Take a (~25 min) Saturday morning walk to the Mill City area for breakfast and great views of the Mississippi River! Mill City Farmer's Market is a Minneapolis favorite for sampling local food and drinks, cooking courses and even outdoor yoga. Continue past the Mill City Museum to the Stone Arch Bridge, a pedestrian bridge crossing the Mississippi, that leads to St. Anthony Main, a quintessential, old Minneapolis street with great views of the city and the river. Wear comfortable shoes!
Enjoy a nice day outdoors and explore the Walker Sculpture Garden - take a picture with Minneapolis's famed Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture. In addition to their exhibits, the Walker also has tee times for mini golf overlooking the Minneapolis skyline.
Head to Key's Cafe for an awesome breakfast or lunch just walking distance from the hotels. Bakery items (giant cinnamon rolls) are not to be missed!
Minneapolis is home to many great craft breweries. These are some of our favorites! Note that most are not within walking distance from the hotels downtown, but are a pretty easy Uber/Lyft ride. Modist Fulton Lakes & Legends Dangerous Man Finnegan's Indeed
Brit's Pub is just a short walk from the hotels downtown. If the weather is nice, head up to the rooftop for food, drinks and lawn games.
The Foshay Tower is one of the most iconic and historic buildings in Minneapolis - stop in to Prohibition for fancy cocktails, and head to the observation deck for views of the city.
Head downstairs at Hell's Kitchen at one of downtown's best-known brunch spots.
One block down from both hotels you'll find Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian street downtown with several restaurants and bars. Grab a patio seat at one of the street-side restaurants before it starts to snow.
A quick coffee and breakfast option within walking distance from both hotels. Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. bagels in one shop.