• What cultural landmarks can you visit in Minneapolis?
    • Minneapolis is home to many cultural landmarks, including the famous Claes Oldenburg's ‘Spoonbridge and Cherry’ sculpture in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
  • What attractions are there for families in Minneapolis?
    • For families, Minneapolis offers the award-winning Children's Theatre Company, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and Nickelodeon Universe, the biggest indoor amusement park.

Things to Do:

1. Admire great art for free at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)

Admire great art for free at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)
© Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)

2. See a performance at the Children’s Theater Company

See a performance at the Children’s Theater Company
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3. Take a stroll through the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Take a stroll through the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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4. Have fun at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Have fun at the Science Museum of Minnesota
© Science Museum of Minnesota

5. Hike to Minnehaha Falls

Hike to Minnehaha Falls
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6. Learn about local history at the Mill City Museum

Learn about local history at the Mill City Museum
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7. Have fun at Nickelodeon Universe

Have fun at Nickelodeon Universe
© Nickelodeon Universe

8. Enjoy the view from the Foshay Observation Deck and Museum

Enjoy the view from the Foshay Observation Deck and Museum
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9. Have lunch at Midtown Global Market

Have lunch at Midtown Global Market
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10. Take the kids to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Take the kids to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
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11. Have lunch at Pizzeria Lola

Have lunch at Pizzeria Lola
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12. Admire the sea creatures at Sea Life Aquarium

Admire the sea creatures at Sea Life Aquarium
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13. Stroll through the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Stroll through the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
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14. Visit Como Zoo and Conservatory

Visit Como Zoo and Conservatory
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15. Have a picnic in The Commons

Have a picnic in The Commons
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16. Learn about animals at the Minnesota Zoo

Learn about animals at the Minnesota Zoo
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17. Make art at the Crayola Experience

Make art at the Crayola Experience
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18. Spend a sunny afternoon at the Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Spend a sunny afternoon at the Father Hennepin Bluff Park
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19. On a rainy day, read books at the Minneapolis Central Library

On a rainy day, read books at the Minneapolis Central Library
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