Minneapolis - St Paul
Outdoor Activities
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
This crown jewel of the city’s park system unites two of Minnesota’s most cherished resources—its parks and its cultural life. Home to more than 40 iconic sculptors, including the Spoon bridge & Cherry and Hahn/Cock.
Minneapolis Farmers Market
Visit the oldest and largest Farmers market in the twin cities. Perfect for a morning and early afternoon activity. Browse an assortment of local vendors, farmers, live music and grab a bite to eat.
Minnehaha Falls
Right in the city, this waterfall is over 50 ft tall and surrounded by limestone cliffs. Follow the Minnehaha River, for a short hike, to the Mississippi and take a stop in the wading pool.
Stone Arch Bridge
Take a walk or bike ride across the Mississippi River on the tone Arch Bridge. Look out at St. Anthony
Falls and the mighty Mississippi’s locks and dams. Take a short walk to check out the Mill City
Ruins Park, The Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater.
Falls and the mighty Mississippi’s locks and dams. Take a short walk to check out the Mill City
Ruins Park, The Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater.
Mill City Ruins and Mill City Museum
Once the largest flour mill in the world, the Mill City Ruins Park and Mill City Museum, allows you to
explore the ruins from the great explosion and explore the building. Learn about how the Mississippi
river and Milling put Minneapolis on the map. Try Some fresh baked goodies from the test kitchen.
Travel 8 stories on the interactive Elevator to end up at the top of the mill and walk out on the
viewing deck for views of the Stone Arch Bridge, St. Anthony Falls and the East Bank
of the Mississippi.
explore the ruins from the great explosion and explore the building. Learn about how the Mississippi
river and Milling put Minneapolis on the map. Try Some fresh baked goodies from the test kitchen.
Travel 8 stories on the interactive Elevator to end up at the top of the mill and walk out on the
viewing deck for views of the Stone Arch Bridge, St. Anthony Falls and the East Bank
of the Mississippi.
Como Zoo and conservatory
The Free Como Zoo features indoor and outdoor exhibits, including large cats, primates,
polar bears & aquatic animals. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory has permanent tropical
and changing seasonal plants and flowers. Como Town, Family Amusement park features
kiddy rides and concessions.
polar bears & aquatic animals. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory has permanent tropical
and changing seasonal plants and flowers. Como Town, Family Amusement park features
kiddy rides and concessions.
Nicollet Mall
https://www.minneapolis.org/neighborhoods/downtown/nicollet/
Nicollet Mall is the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Eat, drink and shop along Nicollet Mall. Take your picture with the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue. Explore the largest sky way system in the world.
Lake Bda Maka Ska and Chain of Lakes
(Formerly known as Lake Calhoun)
https://www.minneapolis.org/neighborhoods/downtown/nicollet/
Nicollet Mall is the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Eat, drink and shop along Nicollet Mall. Take your picture with the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue. Explore the largest sky way system in the world.
Lake Bda Maka Ska and Chain of Lakes
(Formerly known as Lake Calhoun)
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/parks__lakes/bde_maka_ska_park/
Lake Bda Maka Ska is the biggest lake in Minneapolis and is part of the Chain of Lakes in the city. The lake is encased by trails that are prefect for cycling and hiking with great views across the lake itself. It is a popular spot for many outdoor pursuits and water sports are also possible with a “beach” where you can hire kayaks, canoes or paddle boats. If you get hungry there is a decent snack bar and also picnic areas. It is in the trendy Uptown Neighborhood where you can go get a meal or ice cream.
Fort Snelling
http://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling
Fort Snelling
http://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling
Located just a short distance to the East of the mall is Fort Snelling; the oldest structure in the whole of Minnesota. The building was constructed in 1820 with the sole purpose of being a frontier outpost in what was a very remote area at the time. A trip to Fort Snelling today involves actors/tour guides in period costume telling you about the history of the museum as well as re-enacting what life was like for the pioneers all that time ago.
Foshay Tower Observation Deck
Check out the views from from what used to be the tallest building in the mid west. The observation deck is 31 stories up!
Twins stadium
US Bank Stadium
Walk by the famous First Ave Danceteria, Prince's favorite performance venue. check out the wall of stars one the outside that Macelmore sings about in his song Good Old Days
Indoor Activities
Minnesota History Museum
http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter
The Minnesota History Center is a museum and library that serves as the headquarters of the Minnesota Historical Society. Walk through a re-created home from St. Paul and explore the lives of the German, Italian, African and Hmong Families that lived there. Board a C-47 to join the fight on D-day, sit at a soda fountain from the 1930s and climb through a model grain elevator. It is near downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is considered one of Minnesota's finest public buildings.
Science Museum
The Science Museum of Minnesota is one of the state’s most popular museums, with a reach that extends well beyond its riverfront location in downtown Saint Paul. In addition to its beloved visitor place, which serves hundreds of thousands of people each year with its engaging exhibits and breathtaking giant screen films. Also you can pick up the 1980s Brontosaurus Minnesota Science Museum sweat shirt made famous, from Netflix Original, Stranger Things.
Children's Museum
https://mcm.org/
This museum was recently re-done and it is better than ever. Many things for kids of all ages and parents will not get bored The Children's Museum focuses on interactive exhibits and creative play.
Waker Art Center
https://walkerart.org/
The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis offers an all-encompassing cultural experience. Featuring a number of cutting edge exhibitions alongside a vast permanent collection of modern pieces crafted from both two- and three-dimensional media, the museum is a contemporary art hub. Said to be “possibly the best contemporary art museum in the U.S.” by Newsweek and considered one of the nation’s “big five” museums for modern art, the Walker’s collection focuses on performing and visual arts, showcasing more than 11,000 works.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
https://new.artsmia.org/