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Foshay Tower
821 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2910
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W Minneapolis - The Foshay $251 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Hilton Minneapolis $203 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Marquette $205 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Graves 601 Minneapolis $252 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Hotel Minneapolis - a Doubletree Hotel $137 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Manny's Steakhouse 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Oceanaire Seafood Room 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
112 Eatery 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Marshall Field's 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Minnesota Orchestra 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Foshay Tower” Fodors.com
“Foshay Tower” Citysearch.com
“Foshay Tower Museum” Wcities.com
“Food at the Foshay” Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
“Attractions in Minneapolis and St. Paul” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 177 attractions in Minneapolis
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After recent renovation, our museum and observation deck are now open seven days a week from 12:00pm-9:00pm. Weather permitting, both will be open... more » After recent renovation, our museum and observation deck are now open seven days a week from 12:00pm-9:00pm. Weather permitting, both will be open year round. « less
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Attraction type: Other, Architectural building, Landmark/point of interest, Specialty museum
Address: 821 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-2910
Tel: (651) 296-6126

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“Impressive Views of Downtown Minneapolis”
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4 of 5 stars
thegreatone3182 20 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Apr 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I would definitely recommend stopping by the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis. You take an elevator up to the top of the building, where they have a little museum and an observation deck. The museum is interesting, especially for being so small. You will learn a great deal about the story behind the building of the Foshay Tower, and how... more

“I loved the observation deck!”
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5 of 5 stars
Ihdfun 1 contribution
MPLS, MN
Apr 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It was halloween day when me and my husband purchased tickets for the observation deck, it was sunny, windy and free of people, beautiful views you could see all the way to St. Paul, we waited till dark and went back up, the lights from traffic and other buildings were fanstastic, knowing most of the travelers were for halloween and... more

“Foshay Landmark”
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4 of 5 stars
wateronbluesky 126 contributions
Jan 18, 2006
0/2 found this review helpful

Its a Landmark. The art deco detail is awesome. The Observation tower closed. I had been up there once -it was cool. ,I dont see its re-opened? I cant seem to find any info to confirm either way, more

“If you like observation towers yes, otherwise don't bother”
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3 of 5 stars
ral338 156 contributions
Jul 16, 2004
1/3 found this review helpful

If you like observation towers (I do) it's worth it. If you don't particularly care it will seem too expensive ($7). There are some taller buildings around it so the view isn't perfect. But on a clear day you can see St. Paul and the airport. (Bring binoculars). Spend some time looking at the stuff in the little display they... more

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821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2910
Tel: (651) 296-6126