- 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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            From the merchant: 2-hour workshop to learn how to play Irish and American jigs and reels on the guitar in a group setting!        
    
    
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            An ice rink, the Moose-Sherritt Ice Arena hosts adult and youth hockey leagues as well as open skating times. The facility also offers a variety of lessons, camps, and instructional clinics.        
    
    
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            Home of the widest movie screen in the state, Monticello Theater features a variety of fun and entertaining movies. Along with recent movie releases, the theater often shows classics and family-friendly films.        
    
    
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            Hosting a variety of entertainment options, River City Extreme offers regular and cosmic bowling in their many lanes. In addition to pizza and burgers, the venue also serves steak dinners.        
    
    
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            Also known as Swan Park, Mississippi Drive Park is home to Trumpeter Swans during the colder winter months. The park is located along a river and is mainly used to view the swans, which are fed daily.        
    
    
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                505 Walnut St, Ste 4, Monticello, MN 55362
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            At Monticello Community Center, there are a several amenities, such as pools, water slides, and climbing walls open to the community. The facility also has an indoor playground and fitness center.        
    
    
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            Most known for its campground facilities, River Terrace Park offers many amenities and opportunities for outdoor fun. This includes a convenient camp store, laundry facilities, hot showers and flush toilets.        
    
    
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            During the holiday season, visitors can take a trip to Rum River and Hampton Hills Tree Farms to cut their own Christmas tree. The trees are grown on site and stay fresh for up to 4 weeks after being cut.        
    
    
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            A space of quiet meditation and contemplation on the Carleton College Campus, Joryo-en Japanese Garden welcomes visitors. A combination of lichen-covered rocks, carefully-placed bushes, and intentional landscaping, the garden embodies the principles of Zen.        
    
    
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                100 S College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
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            Carleton College Cowling Arboretum or 'arb' are acres of land next to Carleton College. It is divided into upper and lower arb. The upper arb which is closer to the campus and Northfield residents has trials for bike use, while the lower arb has primary conservation and educational importance.        
    
    
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            A museum devoted to 'encouraging curiosity about the world,' Depot Diner...a musuem has a wide variety of collections of artifacts from human and natural history. The museum features more than 30 exhibits in three halls.