Foshay Tower, Minneapolis

Name: Foshay Tower
Address: 126 S 9th St, Minneapolis, United States
Telephone: +1 651 296 6126

#151 among attractions in Minneapolis

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The Foshay Tower, now the W Minneapolis – The Foshay hotel, is a skyscraper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Modeled after the Washington Monument, the building was completed in 1929, months before the stock market crash in October of that year. It has 32 floors and stands 447 feet high, plus an antenna mast that extends the total height of the structure to 607 feet. The building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, is an example of Art Deco architecture. Its address is 821 Marquette Avenue, although it is set well back from the street and is actually closer to 9th Street than Marquette. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 44°58'29"N, 93°16'18"W

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126 S 9th StCentral Minneapolis (Downtown West)Minneapolis United States

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+1 651 296 6126

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Foshay Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nicollet Mall, Dakota Jazz Club, Mayo Clinic Square, Gaviidae Common.

~820 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Nicollet Mall stands as a vibrant and bustling shopping district, drawing locals and tourists alike with its unique blend of retail, dining, and cultural experiences. This pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare, stretching over...
~1040 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the Dakota Jazz Club stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant music scene. This esteemed venue has been a cornerstone for live jazz since it opened its doors in 1985, offering an intimate setting where audiences can enjoy...
~1660 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mayo Clinic Square, Minneapolis
9 min walk • Mayo Clinic Square, a bustling shopping center located in the heart of Minneapolis, has become a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors. This modern commercial complex is not just a destination for retail therapy; it offers a unique blend of shopping, dining,...
~1100 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gaviidae Common, Minneapolis
6 min walk • Gaviidae Common, nestled in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, stands as a multi-level shopping center known for its unique blend of retail and office spaces. This urban retail destination offers a variety of shopping options to cater to the needs of both local...
~870 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Target Plaza South, Minneapolis
5 min walk • Target Plaza South is a notable skyscraper that punctuates the skyline of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a prominent feature of the city's architecture, this building is part of the larger Target Plaza complex, which serves as the headquarters for the Target Corporation...
~880 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis
5 min walk • Wells Fargo Center, located in the heart of Minneapolis in the United States, is one of the most distinctive and recognizable buildings in the city's skyline. Although it does not function as a museum in the traditional sense of the word, it is certainly a place that...
~1270 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
7 min walk • Orchestra Hall, located on 11th Street at Peavey Plaza, between Nicollet Mall and Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is home to the Minnesota Orchestra. It is a major landmark of the southern portion of Nicollet Mall and home to many events throughout the year, in addition to being the Orchestra's home.
~1670 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block E, Minneapolis
9 min walk • Mayo Clinic Square on Block E in downtown Minneapolis, is a building bounded by Hennepin Avenue, North 6th Street, North 7th Street, and 1st Avenue North.
~1590 ftNW
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis
8 min walk • The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater, is a sketch and improvisational comedy theater based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Brave New Workshop has been writing, performing and producing live sketch comedy and improvised performances for 61 years – longer than any other theater in the nation.
~1330 ftSW
Park
Peavey Plaza, Minneapolis
7 min walk • Peavey Plaza is a public outdoor event space in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota at the south end of Nicollet Mall between South 11th and 12th Streets. The sunken plaza and its amphitheater were designed by landscape architect M. Paul Friedberg and built in 1975 alongside Orchestra Hall.
~400 ftNW
Architecture, Postmodern architecture
IDS Center, Minneapolis
2 min walk • The IDS Center is an office skyscraper located at 80 South 8th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Completed in 1972, it is the tallest building in Minneapolis, and the tallest building in the state at a height of 792 feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Foshay Tower?

Nearby attractions include IDS Center, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Saint Olaf Catholic Church, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Downtown West, Minneapolis (3 min walk), Minneapolis Skyway System, Minneapolis (3 min walk).

How to get to Foshay Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Foshay Tower:

Bus

2nd Avenue & 8th Street • Lines: 781 (2 min walk)
2nd Avenue & 9th Street • Lines: 250C, 250M, 270 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Nicollet Mall • Lines: 901, 902 (8 min walk)
Government Plaza • Lines: 901, 902 (9 min walk)

Train

Target Field (17 min walk)