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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Admire great art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Visit the Walker Art Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Stroll through the Mill City Farmers Market

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4. Take the kids to the Minnesota Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Listen to music at First Avenue & 7th St Entry

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6. Explore the free Weisman Art Museum for free

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7. See at theater performance at the Guthrie Theater

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8. See a play at Children's Theatre Company

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Bike on Stone Arch Bridge on a sunny day

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10. Jog along the Chain of Lakes

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Admire marine creatures at the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

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12. See the 53-foot waterfall at the Minnehaha Park

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13. Visit the beach or rent a kayak in Lake Harriet Park

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14. Have dinner at Manny's Steakhouse

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15. Explore the Minneapolis Skyway System

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16. Sho at Martin Patrick 3

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

17. Stroll through the gardens at The Bakken Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

18. See an exhibition at the Mill City Museum

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19. Take a guided tour of Target Field

Tours in the Area
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20. Sample New Nordic cuisine at the American Swedish Institute

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21. Hire Chowgirls Catering

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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