Things to do in Central Minneapolis

Activities, attractions and tours

Incredible broadway show!
The Stone Arch Bridge.
Biking with my brother along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The most extensive bike trail system in the US! www.bradleyhanson.com
The bicycle path system in Minneapolis and Minnesota is the most extensive in the US. This path runs along the railroad tracks downtown near the Mississippi River, and connects to trails that circle the city or take you to western suburbs past Hopkins to Eden Prairie.
Mill City Museum which includes landscape views
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St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,434 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 597 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,811 per adult
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Attractions

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SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.8 out of 10 with 100 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,941 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Luxury Sushi-Making Class in Minneapolis (Includes 5-Course Meal)

Luxury Sushi-Making Class in Minneapolis (Includes 5-Course Meal)

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,915 per adult
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What to do in Central Minneapolis

Popular places to visit

Flags Flying by U.S. Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium

Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

U.S. Bank Stadium
Target Field was the 3rd MLB stadium that I have visited. The weather was pretty cloudy, but it was a nice stadium nevertheless.

Target Field

Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Target Field
Mississippi River with Minneapolis beyond

Minneapolis Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Minneapolis Convention Center
Going to see a play.

Orpheum Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Orpheum Theatre during your stay in Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Orpheum Theatre
Bob Dylan mural on Hennepin in Minneapolis Minnesota.

Nicollet Mall

During your visit to Minneapolis, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nicollet Mall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.

Nicollet Mall
Guthrie Theater showing modern architecture, a sunset and signage

Guthrie Theater

Catch a night-time show at this distinguished theatre or go on one of the many themed tours around this magnificent building.

Guthrie Theater
Stone Arch Bridge which includes a bridge and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Stone Arch Bridge

Stroll across this historic 23-arch bridge, which spans the mighty Mississippi and offers views of St. Anthony Falls and the Minneapolis riverfront.

Stone Arch Bridge
Mill City Museum which includes a square or plaza and a city

Mill City Museum

Learn about how a flour mill and the Mississippi River shaped the identity of Minneapolis at this exciting museum housed within 19th-century ruins.

Mill City Museum
Mill Ruins Park is a park in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, standing on the west side of Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. The park interprets the history of flour milling in Minneapolis and shows the ruins of several flour mills, built between 1859 and the mid-1890s, that were abandoned. #ruins #OnTheRoad

Mill Ruins Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mill Ruins Park, a lovely green space in Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Mill Ruins Park

Areas of Central Minneapolis

Trees in Fall

Elliot Park

While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.

Elliot Park
Northwestern National Life Building

Gateway District

While visiting Gateway District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Milwaukee Road Depot and Nicollet Mall.

Gateway District
Guthrie Theater showing modern architecture

Mill District

Theaters, river views, and bars are just a few things travelers enjoy about Mill District. Check out Mill City Museum or Guthrie Theater while you're exploring the area.

Mill District
Mill City Museum which includes landscape views

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