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Minneapolis Attractions

Your guide to the top things to see in Minneapolis, United States, from art to outdoors.

Things to do in Minneapolis – top Minneapolis must-see attractions

Minneapolis is a city where world-class art, pro sports, and the great outdoors all show up in the same zip code. You'll find everything from a 53-foot waterfall right in the city to a massive indoor theme park and contemporary galleries that'll seriously impress. Snap a selfie with the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, catch a Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium, or lose yourself in 5,000 years of art history at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Ready to plan your trip? Here's your go-to list of the best things to see in Minneapolis, United States.

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Amusement Parks
Amusement Parks
Gardens
Gardens
Galleries
Galleries
Museums
Museums
Art Centers
Art Centers
Aquariums
Aquariums
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Art & Culture Lovers
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Why visit?
  • Spoonbridge and Cherry
  • Outdoor sculpture trail
  • Free public admission
Walker Art Center
Art & Culture Lovers
Walker Art Center
Why visit?
  • 20th-century art collection
  • Permanent photography gallery
  • Rotating special exhibitions
Guthrie Theater
Art & Culture Lovers
Guthrie Theater
Why visit?
  • Three performance stages
  • Cantilevered Endless Bridge
  • Overlook deck views
Mall of America
Families
Mall of America
Why visit?
  • 500+ stores & dining
  • Nickelodeon Universe park
  • Aquarium & mini golf
U.S. Bank Stadium
Sports Enthusiasts
U.S. Bank Stadium
Why visit?
  • ETFE translucent roof
  • 66,665-seat capacity
  • NFL Vikings home turf
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Art & Culture Lovers
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Why visit?
  • 80,000+ artwork collection
  • 5,000 years of world art
  • Free general admission
Nature Lovers
Minnehaha Falls
Why visit?
  • 53-foot waterfall
  • Limestone bluff trails
  • Historic 1903 refectory
Families
Science Museum of Minnesota
Why visit?
  • IMAX dome theater
  • Mississippi River Gallery
  • Hands-on science exhibits
Families
Nickelodeon Universe
Why visit?
  • 27 rides & roller coasters
  • Zip line attraction
  • Fully indoor park
Families
Como Park Zoo & Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Why visit?
  • Free zoo admission
  • Tropical botanical conservatory
  • Daily animal programs
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