Itineraries

Everyone deserves a vacation—plain and simple. Whether you're a history buff, an arts aficionado, foodie or fashionista, there are more than a hundred vacation-worthy activities and destinations to choose from in Minneapolis.

Ditch your concerns for creating a travel schedule and take a look at these fantastic options, catered to each and every kind of person.

Dining

Pack your appetite, foodies and sample the Minneapolis culture of cuisine.

Nature and Culture

From historic intrigue to waterfront rejuvenation, explore the city's iconic past and natural beauty.

Shopping

Break out the comfortable shoes and prepare to shop. Check out our itineraries for downtown, Uptown, 50th & France, Stillwater and more.

Seasons

Minneapolis embraces every season—discover why.

in-the-spotlight

Edina Shopping

Spend the day in Edina, an upscale area just west of Minneapolis. Designer boutiques, charming cafes, even a cosmetics bar await you—take our tips for a style-friendly tour of this savvy suburb.

Downtown Divas

Are you a city girl at heart? Stroll the downtown scene and discover the best spots to indulge your palate and your pocketbook—dine and shop like a star.

Follow the Shores

Take to the water—and all the beauty and excitement that surrounds it—in Minneapolis, City of Lakes.

Family-Friendly Shopping

Finally, a shopping trip the kids will enjoy, and so will you.

Fast Fact

Minneapolis was named one of 5 favorite urban adventures by Health magazine in 2006.

Seen & Heard

No One-Note Town
Minneapolis is no one-note town. You'll quickly see why this city has way more going for it than the funky tunes of a certain pint-size native son (Prince)." GQ, 2008 Read more

Endless Options
"The city is an exhilarating place to spend a few days. In addition to a dazzling array of architecture, the city's cultural offerings seem endless." Chicago Tribune, 2008 Read more []

Architectural Dynamo
"A slew of high-profile architectural projects--from Jean Nouvel's stunning Guthrie Theater on the Mississippi to Cesar Pelli's luminous Central library--have people flocking to the Midwest's cultural capital." Conde Nast Traveler, 2008 Read more []

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