- Our list of the best things to do in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features the top 271 nearby activities — including 101 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Minneapolis, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Minneapolis, MN , followed by 237 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Stillwater, Burnsville, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Prior Lake, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Lakeville, Wayzata, Andover, Maple Grove, Eagan, Forest Lake, Maplewood, Edina, Plymouth, White Bear Lake, Apple Valley, Hudson, Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, Coon Rapids, Savage, Cannon Falls, Hastings, Elk River, St. Louis Park, Cottage Grove, West St. Paul, Oakdale and Brooklyn Center
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Learn to assemble colorful tiles into a mirror or steppingstone or create a wall hanging out of tumbled glass
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Offering boat excursions, Lady of the Lake Cruise travels along Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior. Each public cruise is narrated, additionally, a paddlewheeler can be rented for weddings, receptions or birthday celebrations.
15.6 Miles
Brindisi's Pub is a casual dining pub that offers both lunch and dinner and two daily happy hours. Patrons do not need reservations and can dine either indoors or outdoors on Brindisi's patio.
15.6 Miles
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43 votes
1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Both children and adults can have a lot of fun at the Valleyfair Family Amusement Park, which features family rides, thrill rides, a waterpark, a dinosaur experience, children's rides, and more.
15.6 Miles
With three theaters available, Exclesior Dock Cinema 3 offers the latest films in its historic auditoriums. The concession stand serves popcorn with real butter. The outside of the theater has two large camera sculptures next to the name.
15.6 Miles
Part of the Five Star Cinemas franchise, the multiplex Chanhassen Cinema can screen current films in digital and 3D formats. Other amenities include surround sound, stadium seating and a variety of concessions.
15.7 Miles
The entire family can enjoy spending time at the Valleyfair. There are plenty of attractions and programs, including Dinosaurs Alive, Planet Snoopy, and the classic bumper cars.
15.7 Miles
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19 votes
600 Market St, Ste 170, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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The School II Bistro & Wine Bar offers coffee, pastries, lunch and dinner in addition to a selection of wines. They also provide live music several nights a week featuring local talent.
15.7 Miles
Coasters Drive-In Valley Fair is an amusement park that covers 90 acres and has over 75 rides and attractions, including the Soak City Waterpark that is included with admission. Valleyfair is open seasonally from mid-May through October.
15.7 Miles
Excelsior Commons Beach is a 13 acre beach-side park offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as being venue to several seasonal special events. Attractions include picnic areas, a playground, a baseball field, public restrooms, and open docks.
15.7 Miles
Specializing in custom framing services, Water Street Gallery features fine art of architecture, landscapes, portraits, still life, flowers, and more from local artists. The artists featured in the gallery accept commission work.