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Admire great art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Visit the Walker Art Center
Stroll through the Mill City Farmers Market
Take the kids to the Minnesota Zoo
Listen to music at First Avenue & 7th St Entry
Explore the free Weisman Art Museum for free
See at theater performance at the Guthrie Theater
See a play at Children's Theatre Company
Bike on Stone Arch Bridge on a sunny day
Jog along the Chain of Lakes
Admire marine creatures at the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
See the 53-foot waterfall at the Minnehaha Park
Visit the beach or rent a kayak in Lake Harriet Park
Have dinner at Manny's Steakhouse
Explore the Minneapolis Skyway System
Sho at Martin Patrick 3
Stroll through the gardens at The Bakken Museum
See an exhibition at the Mill City Museum
Take a guided tour of Target Field
Sample New Nordic cuisine at the American Swedish Institute
Hire Chowgirls Catering
- From picturesque lakes and outdoor activities to some of the top museums and theaters in the United States, Minneapolis offers plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages.
- Couples can stay in a romantic hotel, go on a scenic bike ride in a park, and enjoy a selection of free attractions.
- Best kid-friendly things to do in Minneapolis include the Minnesota Zoo, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, farmers market and the children's theater.
- Minneapolis is easy to get to for a quick weekend getaway. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport is the third largest Delta Air Lines hub in North America, with flights to over 120 different destinations.
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