- 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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5.6 Miles
Built in 1914, Cafesjian's Carousel has 68 hand carved horses and 3 hand carved chariots. The 30 ton carousel also has a Wurlitzer 153 band organ that mimics the sounds of the cello, violin, flute, trombone, and trumpet.
5.6 Miles
96%
46 votes
1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
5.6 Miles
76%
125 votes
1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
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Focused on fostering value for living things in the public, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory features a variety of exhibits of animals and plants. The zoo also offers facility rentals for special events, and hosts educational programs.
5.7 Miles
The Bryan Park Pool is a municipal pool that offers aqua fit classes, two waterslides, and a seventeen-inch drop slide. The pool also features a concession area and group passes that include general admission and the waterslide.
5.9 Miles
Featuring three movies on average, Highland Theater shows the latest films in its two screens. The theater is located in a 1930s Art Deco style building, featuring neon lit displays.
6.0 Miles
90%
60 votes
1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103
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A historical landmark, the Como Lakeside Pavilion has a cafe, banquet and meeting facilities, and paddle boat rentals available. It also has a lakeside stage that hosts concerts and plays during the summer months.
6.1 Miles
Edina Country Club features an 18-hole golf course and a pro shop for visitors' golfing needs. In addition, it offers a swimming pool, several different kinds of tennis courts, and other amenities.
7.4 Miles
Big Thrill Factory is a family entertainment center and arcade. Visitors will find an 18-hole miniature golf course, bowling, a laser tag arena, bumper cars, climbing walls, arcade games, and an in-house pizzeria.
7.5 Miles
Southdale Center is the first covered shopping mall in the United States. But it has changed so much since it opened in 1956. There are new stores now which are of the higher end, plus several good restaurants and a theater.