This City of Lakes will wow your esoteric side with its natural wonders and then get your funky side grooving to its hot indie music scene.
A man on the sidewalk gives you a big smile and warm greeting. Don’t worry; he’s not about to ask you for loose change. He’s just being “Minnesota nice.” Get ready for lots of warm greetings from strangers during your time in this laid-back, vibrant city. Minneapolis might not get a lot of play as a top tourist destination, but that’s everyone else’s loss. You’ve found a hidden jewel in America’s heartland.
You’ll find plenty of things to do in Minneapolis no matter what floats your boat...or kayak. The outdoorsy types will fall in love with this City of Lakes. Take your kayak, rowboat, or even your standup paddleboard and see if you can visit each of Minneapolis’s 22 natural lakes.
When you’re done burning calories, it’s time to fuel up. Eat Street on Nicollet Avenue will give you plenty of ethnic food options and a good tour of the many different immigrant communities that have called Minneapolis home over the past century or two. When night falls, you’ll see that behind the adorable reindeer sweaters and puffy coats, Minneapolis likes to party. Uptown is the place to discover great bars, theaters, and live music. What, you didn’t realize that Minneapolis was an indie music haven? Where do you think Prince, the purple wonder himself, got his start?
Okay, we’ve got to face the other kind of music—winter in Minneapolis. Yes, it gets cold, but you don’t have to worry about what to do in Minneapolis during the winter. Spend a day at the Walker Art Center, a gloriously intriguing modern art museum, and your nights dancing away at a club in the Warehouse District. That mosh pit on the dance floor will definitely keep you warm!
Minneapolis has long fascinated visitors with its outdoor bounty and its vibrant, artsy culture. Get in on the secret of this fun destination with our Minneapolis vacation packages.