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Things to see in Minneapolis (United States): 74 places and when to go
Minneapolis is a major city in United States with around 2,616,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 74 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (47), History (9), With kids (5). The best known are Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center and Weisman Art Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.9819, -93.2537
- Population
- About 2,616,000
- Places
- 74 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (47) · History (9) · With kids (5) · Snow (5) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 546 km as the crow flies
What to see in Minneapolis
The places in and around Minneapolis, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Minneapolis Institute of ArtArt museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota3.1 km
- Walker Art CenterContemporary art center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States3.2 km
- Weisman Art MuseumArt museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota1.6 km
- Basilica of Saint MaryRoman Catholic minor basilica and co-cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA2.7 km
- Dar Al-Farooq Islamic CenterMosque in Bloomington, Minnesota14 km
- Nickelodeon UniverseAmusement park inside Mall of America14 km
- Ames–Florida HouseHistoric house39 km
- Cedar Lake East BeachBeach in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States5.6 km
- Intercity BridgeBridge connecting Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota8.3 km
- Fredrika Bremer Intermediate SchoolBuilding in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States4.8 km
- Eugene J. Carpenter HouseHistoric house in Minnesota, United States2.9 km
- Foss HouseHome in New Brighton, Minnesota, United States7.5 km
- Indeed Brewing CompanyBrewery2.4 km
- Hanover BridgeBridge in United States of America37 km
- St. Mary's CathedralCathedral in Minneapolis, United States of America2.6 km
- 56 BrewingBrewery4.9 km
- Aquatic ParkWith kids8.7 km
- Arbeiter BreweryBrewery4.2 km
- Bent BrewstilleryBrewery7.9 km
- Boom Island Brewing CompanyBrewery3.0 km
- Broken Clock Brewing CooperativeBrewery3.0 km
- Brother Justus Whiskey CompanyDistillery5.3 km
- Brühaven Craft CompanyBrewery2.5 km
- Chain of Lakes Ski TrailsSki area6.0 km
And the other 50, by what you come to do:
- Snow: Columbia Ski Trails, Hiawatha Ski Trails, Theodore Wirth: Loppet Trails, University of Minnesota Nordic Center
- Food and drink: CRAVE, Dampfwerk Distilling, Dangerous Man Brewing, Day Block Brewing Company, Du Nord Craft Spirits, Falling Knife Brewing Company, Forgotten Star Brewing, Fulton Brewing Headquarters and Production Brewery, Fulton Brewing Taproom, Garphish Brewing Company, Haggard Barrel Brewing Company, High Pines Brewing Company, Insight Brewing, La Doña Cervecería, Minneapolis Cider Co., Modist Brewing, Namaste India Grill & Brewhouse, Nine Mile Brewing Company, Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub, O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., Padraig's Brewing, Pryes Brewing Company, Rail Werks Brewing Depot, Red Locks Irish Whiskey, Sisyphus Brewing, Sociable Cider Werks, Steel Toe Brewing, Surly Brewing Co., Tattersall Distilling, The Freehouse, Town Hall Brewery, Twin Spirits Distillery &M Coffee Shop, Under Pressure Brewing, Urban Forage Winery & Cider House, Utepils Brewing, Venn Brewing Co., Wicked Wort Brewing Company, Wild Mind Artisan Ales, Wooden Ship Brewing Company
- With kids: Crayola Experience, Jim Lupient Waterpark, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
- Beaches: Main Lock Wall, Riverward Lock Wall
- History: Montrose Moderne
- Hot springs: Watershed Spa
When to go to Minneapolis
The best time to visit Minneapolis is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:06
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In June, 69 of the 74 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Minneapolis
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 546 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Saint Paul, Minnesota43 places14 km
- Long Lake9 places24 km
- Anoka11 places26 km
- Shakopee17 places30 km
- Stillwater10 places34 km
- Lakeville, Minnesota16 places37 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Minneapolis?
The best known: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center, Weisman Art Museum, Basilica of Saint Mary, Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center. In all, 74 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Minneapolis?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 546 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Minneapolis as the destination and these 74 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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