Minneapolis, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 410.9 thous. (2019)Area: 58.42 mi²Elevation: 827 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°58'36"N, 93°15'31"W
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Minneapolis Top Attractions

Minneapolis Attractions - What to See and Explore

Minneapolis offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Huntington Bank Stadium, U.S. Bank Stadium, Mariucci Arena, Weisman Art Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Minneapolis by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Minneapolis.

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Museum

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    Weisman Art Museum

    University, MinneapolisModern space with paintings and ceramics
    MuseumArt museum
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    Minneapolis Institute of Art

    Powderhorn, MinneapolisBroad collection from a mummy to Monet
    MuseumArt museumWhittier
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    Mill City Museum

    Central MinneapolisInnovative look at the flour industry
    MuseumSpecialty museumDowntown East
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    Walker Art Center

    Calhoun Isles, MinneapolisWell-known contemporary art museum
    MuseumArt museumLowry Hill
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    The Bakken Museum

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    MuseumScience museumWest Calhoun
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Concerts and shows

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    U.S. Bank Stadium

    Central Minneapolis
    Sport venueSportConcerts and showsDowntown East
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    Guthrie Theater

    Central MinneapolisIconic venue with 3 stages, food and bars
    TheaterConcerts and showsDowntown East
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    Riverview Theater

    Longfellow, Minneapolis
    NightlifeCinemaTheaterHowe
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    Northrop Auditorium

    University, Minneapolis
    Concerts and showsTheaterPerforming arts
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    Orchestra Hall

    Central Minneapolis
    NightlifeMusic and showsTheaterDowntown West
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Lake

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    Lake Calhoun

    Calhoun Isles, MinneapolisLake bordered by parks and trails
    NatureNatural attractionWest Calhoun
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    Brownie Lake

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    LakeBryn Mawr
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    Lake of the Isles

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeKenwood
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    Lake Harriet

    Southwest Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeLinden Hills
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    Cedar Lake

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeBryn Mawr
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Natural attraction

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    Saint Anthony Falls

    Central MinneapolisCity falls with lock and dam tours
    Natural attractionWaterfallDowntown East
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    Lake Calhoun

    Calhoun Isles, MinneapolisLake bordered by parks and trails
    NatureNatural attractionWest Calhoun
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    Lake of the Isles

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeKenwood
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    Lake Harriet

    Southwest Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeLinden Hills
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    Cedar Lake

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeBryn Mawr
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Nature

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    Lake Calhoun

    Calhoun Isles, MinneapolisLake bordered by parks and trails
    NatureNatural attractionWest Calhoun
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    Lake of the Isles

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeKenwood
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    Lake Harriet

    Southwest Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeLinden Hills
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    Cedar Lake

    Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeBryn Mawr
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    Lake Nokomis

    Nokomis, Minneapolis
    NatureNatural attractionLakeKeewaydin
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Art gallery

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Arenas and stadiums

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Garden

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Day trips

Minneapolis – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Minneapolis, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Water Park of America (Bloomington), Buck Hill (Burnsville), Canterbury Park (Shakopee).

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  • buck hill burnsville17 milesS
  • canterbury park shakopee17 milesSW
  • twin city model railroad museum saint paul3.7 miE
  • james j hill house saint paul7.6 miE

Best Time To Visit Minneapolis

Learn when is the best time to travel to Minneapolis weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in June, July and August.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Minneapolis?

What is the best time to visit Minneapolis?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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