TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
The ultimate mall |
|  | Mall of America: Located in nearby Bloomington, this mega mall, the largest in the United States, has more than 500 stores plus a seven-acre amusement park, an aquarium and a 15-screen movie complex. More an attraction than a shopping center, the mall receives more visitors than Disney World, Graceland and the Grand Canyon combined. Address: 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, Minnesota Phone: 952-883-8800 |  |
Art museums |
|  | 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. Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota Phone: 612 870 3131 Free |  |
|  | Walker Art Center: Wander through this art center to see 20th-century American and European works that include paintings, sculptures and prints. Address: 1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, Minnesota Phone: 612-375-7600 Admission fee |  |
|  | Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum: Located on the campus of the University of Minnesota, this museum features fine arts from the contemporary period. Address: 333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, Minnesota Phone: 612-625-9494 Free |  |
Outdoor recreation |
|  | Fort Snelling State Park: Located on Pike Island, this scenic state park is one of Minnesota's most visited attractions and includes 18 miles of cross-country skiing trails, 18 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of biking trails, golf, canoe rentals and swimming plus more. Address: 101 Snelling Lake Rd, Saint Paul, Minnesota Phone: 612-725-2389 Free |  |
Restaurants |
|  | Al's Breakfast: Breakfast is the meal of the day at this local diner. Address: 413 14th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota Phone: (612) 331-9991 Blueberry pancakes are the dish of the house. |  |
|  | Zelo: A welcoming atmosphere and friendly service compliment the tasty dishes at Zelo. Address: 831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota Phone: (612) 333-7000 |  |
More attractions |  |  | View all attractions in Minneapolis |
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Nearby places worth a visit |  | Saint Paul The other half of the Twin Cities offers just as many exciting attractions including art galleries, museums and live theater. Take in a show at the Old Log Theater, the longest continually running theater in the United States. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of St. Paul or tour the State Capitol. End your day of sight seeing with dinner at Forepaugh's restaurant, located in a delightful and historic Victorian mansion. |
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