If you’re looking for entertaining things to do in Minneapolis, look no further than here! This extensive guide of Minneapolis will help you find places you have to go to and things you have to experience before the end of 2024 in this incredible city.
If you are unsure of where you should start. Take a ride with Minneapolis Trolley:
Minneapolis Trolley Tours are filled with factual and fun information, as well as lead by smart and upbeat guides! They have tours for every type of person.
Who knows, you could spot a place in the city you’ll have to come back to later on while your on the tour!
Here are a few that they offer!
- The Ghost Tour: This tour is both historical and spooky! If you’re a lover of Halloween you will enjoy this! Its offered year round and very popular!
- The True Crimes Tour: This tour is historical but also super fun for True Crime and mystery fans! You’ll even get an opportunity to try to solve an old mystery yourself!
- The Narrated Scenic Tour:This tour is a lovely and informative tour about the city. You’ll learn so much while experiencing breathtaking views of this incredible city!
- They also offer Private tour options, holiday tours and bar crawl tour options as well!
In addition to a tour, perhaps you’ll want to stay the night at this Beautiful and Historical Bed and Breakfast:
Looking for a unique and beautiful place to spend the weekend? The check in for Minneapolis Trolley is at the historic and beautiful 300 Clifton.
Spend the night in luxury. You won’t want to miss this entertaining stay!
1.You can play pool, or one of their vintage arcade games in their media room for free. Rent out the carriage house for the ultimate experience with all your friends!
2. They have both a hot tub AND a unique movie theater
3. You choose how you want to stay. No room is quite the same, and they have budget friendly options.
4.Lastly, the location is in walking distance of a ton of local and fun restaurants, breweries and museums!
You will have to check out some of Minneapolis’ amazing art while you are in the area:
The art scene in Minneapolis is as entertaining as it is incredible! The city knows it, and therefore often offers free days you can visit some of the coolest museum’s in Minneapolis!
- Minneapolis Institute of Art: This museum is full of art and always free to attend! You won’t want to miss their extensive collections!
- The Walker Art Center: This modern Art Museum is one of the top five most visited art museums in the world. It gives discounts to students and seniors and is open for free to the public Thursday nights as well as the first Saturday of every month.
- Mill City Museum: This Museum is in an abandoned Grain Mill along the Mississippi and explains how the Twin Cities began, as well as the history of grain and saw milling in Minnesota.
- Hennepin History Museum: This museum is always free, though small, the incredible architecture and the archives of Hennepin history is worth the visit!
Don’t forget to stay fueled! Eat at some of the best restaurant’s in the city:
Wondering where to eat while your traveling through Minneapolis? Here are a few delicious recommendations you won’t want to miss!
- Gai Noi: They are a Asian Fusion resturant! You won’t want to miss this spot as they were named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in 2023 by the New York Times.
- P.S. Steak: They are a Steak House with an elevated menu.
- The Lowry: They are a local eatery and bar known for their delicious craft cocktails and beers as well as their oysters and burgers!
- Nicollet Diner: They are a 24 Hour Diner that serves everything from Pancakes to burgers.
Check out some of Minneapolis parks:
Minneapolis is quite the big city but you shouldn’t let those tall skyscrapers fool you! The Minneapolis Parks board always has entertaining things on their schedule!
Minneapolis offers bikes and scooters in the summertime on and most parks open up outdoor skating rinks in the wintertime!
- Chain of Lakes Park:This park is made up of 4 lakes and is part of the Grand Rounds which is a system of parks and trails that connects the entire City of Minneapolis through a huge network of trails and parks.
- Lake Of the Isles Park: The best park in the Chain of Lakes. It is a 3.5 mile loop around the lake, and while you’ll get an truly magical view of the lake as you bike, walk or drive around it, you’ll also get to check out some of the biggest and most beautiful mansions in the area by the lake!
- Minnehaha Falls: This incredible park has beautiful garden and a waterfall you won’t want to miss! It is a stunning sight to see in both summer and wintertime!
- Loring Park: This park is the “Central Park of Minneapolis.” It connects to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and incredible restaurant’s like Gai Noi border it!
Lastly here’s a few more cool things to check out while your in the city:
Minneapolis has so many entertaining and fun things to do! Where ever you end up exploring you’ll always be able to find something new and so exciting!
Here’s a couple more great spots for you to check out!
- The North Loop: This fun and hip neighborhood is the perfect place to wander! Its located in the old warehouse district and has so many incredible stores and restaurants to check out! Here’s an extensive map of the area, to help you out on your journey!
- The Basillca: The incredible architecture is so iconic to the area! You can take a free self guided tour from 9-5 or go on a tour after Sunday Morning Mass.
- First Ave: This music venue is where Prince got his start. There are cool shows playing there almost every day. You’ll have to check out the Stars wall!
- Roxy’s Cabaret: This fun venue has a drag show every night and below it is the wonderful 24-hour Nicollet Diner!
