- 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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Southern-rap upstart brings to the stage his coon-skin cap and an energetic style that’s landed him singles with 2 Chainz and others
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The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul is the seat of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It is also the United States' official Catholic shrine of Saint Paul the Apostle and Evangelist. It was built in 1841.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.
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Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota History Center, a historical and interpretive museum for adults and children. The Center features a core of permanent exhibits augmented by traveling and rotating presentations. It also contains a series of shops and booths for visiting vendors.
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Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.
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Outdoor enthusiasts love visiting Fort Snelling State Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park features great fishing spots, shady picnic areas, hiking trails and bike paths. The park is open daily, but overnight camping is not allowed.
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State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
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St. Paul's locus of sports and entertainment is the Xcel Energy Center, a huge complex that easily accommodates the city's largest events. It is the home rink of the Minnesota Red Wings, and is a popular concert stage that hosts international superstars.
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193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
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Guests can enjoy an indoor water park and hotel along with an arcade at the Waterpark of America. The park features a lazy river, wave pool, raft rides, and a variety of water slides.