- Our list of the best things to do in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features the top 271 nearby activities — including 101 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Minneapolis, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Minneapolis, MN , followed by 237 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Stillwater, Burnsville, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Prior Lake, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Lakeville, Wayzata, Andover, Maple Grove, Eagan, Forest Lake, Maplewood, Edina, Plymouth, White Bear Lake, Apple Valley, Hudson, Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, Coon Rapids, Savage, Cannon Falls, Hastings, Elk River, St. Louis Park, Cottage Grove, West St. Paul, Oakdale and Brooklyn Center
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Teachers offer instructions on how to recreate a painting during courses at studio and venues throughout the city; drinks not included
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West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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St. Anthony Falls was long used as a main source of power during the 1700s and 1800s, but damage in the late 1800s led the US Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to stabilize the falls. There is currently a self-guided two mile loop trail and visitor center.
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Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.
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The Minneapolis Convention Center is the largest convention center in the entire Upper Midwest. In addition to over 87 meetings rooms and 475,00 square feet of exhibit space, it also features Kelber Catering service and advanced technical capabilities.
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The Varsity Theater is a live performing arts auditorium that hosts concerts from local as well as touring artists in a relaxed and comfortable setting. The Varsity also hosts recitals, plays, and even trade shows and special event celebrations.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to the Walker Art Center, a combination art gallery and performance space. The Center connects the public with modern and emerging art, art forms and artists, including avant-garde dance ensembles and performance artists.
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An upscale American cuisine restaurant, Bank is well-known for their classic dishes and stylish presentations. This restaurant is designed with a stately dining room, intimate lounge seating, a long communal table and a center-stage oval bar.
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Since construction was completed in 1990, the Target Center, has been home to Minnesota's professional basketball and hockey teams. In addition, the venue hosts the hottest concerts and live entertainment acts in the country.
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btwn Washington Ave and 13th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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The Nicollet Mall boasts two million square feet of retail space. This dining and shopping district spreads across 12 blocks of downtown Minneapolis and features a free METRO bus for easy transportation from store to store.
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729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
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The Loop is a popular sports bar and restaurant. They are well-known for their regular happy hours, Sunday brunch, vast food and drink menu and custom food buffets for special events.