Things-to-Do in Minnesota / Minneapolis & Saint Paul

Top Things to Do

Question: What are the Top Things-To-Do for visitors to Minnesota / Minneapolis & Saint Paul?

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Guthrie Theater founded in 1963, is a center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. Presenting both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures... read more

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden you can stroll along the tree-lined walkways through this scenic garden to view a magnificent collection of public art... read more

Mall of America is one of the largest malls in America, and in the world. Featuring a Legoland, many restaurants including Rainforest Cafe, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and Johnny Rockets, and with... read more

Valleyfair Amusement Park 30 minutes outside of Minneapolis is the largest amusement park in the upper Midwest, with more than 75 rides and attractions, live entertainment... read more

Como Park, Zoo & Conservatory located in Saint Paul include the zoo, the conservatory, an amusement park, a carousel, Lake Como, a golf course, a pool and more. The park receives more than 2.5 million visitors... read more

Depot Ice Rink is a historic Downtown Minneapolis train shed that now houses a modern-day, indoor rink with floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcasing views of the downtown city skyline... read more

Minneapolis Orchestra Hall acclaimed, 2,600-seat contemporary concert hall is the permanent home of the Minnesota Orchestra and also hosts an active series of recitals, pop artists, and a popular series of summer... read more

Target Center home of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA Minnesota Lynx, offers a 12 month entertainment schedule that includes sporting events, family shows, concerts and other attractions... read more

Minnesota Zoo get "whisker-close" to a Amur Tiger, touch a shark, get face-to-face with a playful meerkat and have a truly WILD time. Located in Apple Valley, minutes south of Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo brings... read more

Mystic Lake Casino & Resort is the Twin Cities' only casino hotel and one of the largest Midwest casinos, features the finest in Midwest gaming combined with all the amenities of a luxury hotel. Our unparalleled... read more

Calhoun Square unique shopping and entertainment center located at Hennepin Ave & Lake St in the eclectic Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Restaurants and specialty retailers... read more

Bryant Lake Bowl unique old style bowling alley offers dining, music, theater, movies and bowling. Perfect place to host an intimate gathering or event... read more

Minnesota State Capitol is located in Minnesota's capital city, Saint Paul, and houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, Office of the Attorney General and Office of the Governor... read more

Minneapolis Institute of Arts travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings and prints... read more

Weisman Art Museum is a major landmark at the University of Minnesota overlooking the Mississipi river. Stunning building of angular shapes, covered in brushed stanless steel. Modern museum with... read more

Nicollet Mall Minneapolis' version of Main Street, with shops, cafes, restaurants and a music hall... read more

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1047-acre horticultural garden and arboretum located about 4 miles west of Chanhassen, Minnesota. The arboretum features annual and perennial display gardens... read more

Walker Art Center formally established in 1927, the Walker Art Center began as the first public art gallery in the Upper Midwest. The museum's focus on modern art began in the 1940s, when a gift from Mrs. Gilbert... read more