What to do in Minneapolis, MN

Activities, attractions and tours

Mill City Museum
Guthrie Theater showing theatre scenes and a city
Minnehaha Park which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Mill City Museum
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Minneapolis Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Minneapolis has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Minneapolis is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Minneapolis to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Minneapolis Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Minneapolis.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Minneapolis attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown Minneapolis

4.5/5(175 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Minneapolis
Minnehaha Park showing landscape views, a garden and fall colors

South Minneapolis

If you're spending time in South Minneapolis, check out sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis and hop on the metro to see more the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

South Minneapolis
Minneapolis showing signage

Downtown West

Heart of downtown Minneapolis, Downtown West boasts high-rise office buildings and notable landmarks like Foshay Tower and IDS Center. A bustling urban hub for business and architecture enthusiasts.

Downtown West
Target Field was the 3rd MLB stadium that I have visited. The weather was pretty cloudy, but it was a nice stadium nevertheless.

Warehouse District

Spend some time visiting places like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin while getting to know Warehouse District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the area.

Warehouse District
Christmas overload!

Northeast Minneapolis

While visiting Northeast Minneapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and Northrup King Building.

Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis Institute of Arts which includes art, interior views and a statue or sculpture

Powderhorn

3/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Powderhorn, take in top sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.

Powderhorn

 

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