Art, Museums & Culture
- Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) – World-class museum, free, massive global collection
- Walker Art Center – Modern & contemporary art
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – Outdoor art, Spoonbridge & Cherry, free
- Weisman Art Museum – Frank Gehry–designed building, free
- American Swedish Institute – Cultural exhibits + FIKA café
- The Bakken Museum – Interactive science & innovation museum
- Hennepin History Museum – Local Minneapolis & county history
- Mill City Museum – Built into a historic flour mill (interactive & unique)
Outdoors, Nature & Scenic Walks
- Minnehaha Falls & Park – 53-foot waterfall, trails, picnic areas
- Chain of Lakes
- Bde Maka Ska
- Lake of the Isles
- Lake Harriet
- Stone Arch Bridge – Pedestrian bridge with skyline & river views
- Mill Ruins Park – Mississippi riverfront + historic mill ruins
- Grand Rounds Scenic Byway – Connected park and trail system
Family-Friendly & Casual Fun
- Como Zoo & Conservatory (St. Paul) – Free, animals + gardens
- Midtown Global Market – Indoor international food hall
- Minnesota Twins Baseball – Target Field games
Music, Performing Arts & Entertainment
- Minnesota Orchestra (Orchestra Hall)
- First Avenue – Iconic live music venue
- Orpheum Theatre – Broadway tours & performances
- Guthrie Theater – Plays and performances
Places to Eat
Hen House Eatery - All Day Breakfast
Lumi Restaurant - Turkish fusion restaurant serving lunch and dinner
Barrio - modern tapas and tacos, located in Nicollet Mall
Hell’s Kitchen Inc. - employee-owned restaurant with live music Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 1pm as well as Saturdays 6pm to 9pm.
Tom’s Watch Bar - Minneapolis’ biggest sports bar
Manny’s Steakhouse - Local steakhouse serving Manny’s Heritage Beef
Murray’s - Family-run steakhouse famous for the Silver Butter Knife Steak
