What to do in Twin Cities, MN

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Beautiful waterfall in the city limits of Minneapolis. Continue down the trail to walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.
Beautiful waterfall in the city limits of Minneapolis. Continue down the trail to walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts is a huge, world class museum. Highly recommended. Regular exhibits plus features rotating exhibits: currently the largest collection of Rembrandts in the US. www.bradleyhanson.com
Very cool to see a #waterfall frozen. Temperature was -6, but felt like -20 with windchill. Good idea to bundle up! #winter #minnesota #Minneapolis #park
Frozen Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis are even more beautiful in the winter! www.bradleyhanson.com

Twin Cities Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities 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.

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Twin Cities Attractions

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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 Twin Cities attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Mill City Museum

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 Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Minneapolis
Science Museum of Minnesota

Downtown St. Paul

4/5(29 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Fitzgerald Theater while getting to know Downtown St. Paul, and be sure to check out the live music. You can hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station to see more of the area.

Downtown St. Paul
Beautiful waterfall in the city limits of Minneapolis. Continue down the trail to walk along the banks of the Mississippi River.

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
Bob Dylan mural on Hennepin in Minneapolis Minnesota.

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
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts is a huge, world class museum. Highly recommended. Regular exhibits plus features rotating exhibits: currently the largest collection of Rembrandts in the US. www.bradleyhanson.com

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
Minneapolis urban loft apartments

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

 

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