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Minneapolis For a Weekend
Walker Art Center is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

1. Walker Art Center

8.7
1750 Hennepin Ave (at Vineland Pl), Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Lowry Hill · 95 tips and reviews

Paulino B.Paulino Brener: Don't miss the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN. Free on Thursdays and first Saturday of the month. Read more.

Café & Bar Lurcat is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

2. Café & Bar Lurcat

8.5
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews

Jill N.Jill N.: Foodies will appreciate the exceptional dishes,notable wine list and even my fav apps: mini burgers w fries & hollandaise or healthier option: ahi tuna w apple coleslaw. 5stars Scallops wrapped bacon

Loring Park is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

3. Loring Park

8.6
1382 Willow St (btwn Harmon Pl & W 15th St), Minneapolis, MN
Park · Loring Park · 52 tips and reviews
Basilica of Saint Mary is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

4. Basilica of Saint Mary

88 N 17th St (at Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Church · Loring Park · 16 tips and reviews

Rohn Jay M.Rohn Jay Miller: www.mary.org is the Basillica's Website; it has a trove of information and discussion. This is a parish that really made us welcome three years ago--great social justice committment Read more.

Orchestra Hall is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

5. Orchestra Hall

8.9
1111 Nicollet Ave (at 11th St), Minneapolis, MN
Concert Hall · Downtown West · 27 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Orchestra Hall has been home to the Minnesota Orchestra since 1974. The open glass structure & whimsical blue tubes offer a warm, welcoming ambiance for all concertgoers.

Orpheum Theatre is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

6. Orpheum Theatre

9.0
910 Hennepin Ave (at 9th Street & Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 42 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The building opened in 1921, originally named the Hennepin Theater. The ceiling has a dome with 30,000 squares of aluminum leaf. The auditorium & the lobby are actually two separate structures.

Foshay Tower Museum & Observation Deck is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

7. Foshay Tower Museum & Observation Deck

6.5
821 Marquette Ave (at 9th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
History Museum · Downtown West · 18 tips and reviews

Evan[Bu]Evan[Bu]: At one point in time, Foshay Tower was the tallest building in Minneapolis.

IDS Center is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

8. IDS Center

80 S 8th St (at Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
Structure · Downtown West · 27 tips and reviews
Stone Arch Bridge is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

9. Stone Arch Bridge

9.4
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Bridge · Marcy - Holmes · 55 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1882-83, the bridge is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1994 the bridge was converted into a pedestrian and bike trail & offers a panoramic view of St. Anthony Falls.

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

10. Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

8.5
333 E River Pkwy (Washington), Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · University · 15 tips and reviews
Grumpy's Bar & Grill is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

11. Grumpy's Bar & Grill

1111 Washington Ave S (at 11th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Bar · Downtown East · 76 tips and reviews

David T.David Tinjum: Have to try the "Tots" and the Grumpy Burger.

Aloft Minneapolis is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

12. Aloft Minneapolis

7.4
900 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Hotel · Downtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

13. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

7.2
4300 Glumack Dr (at MN Hwy 5), Minneapolis, MN
International Airport · Fort Snelling · 1427 tips and reviews
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

14. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

9.0
725 Vineland Pl (at Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Sculpture Garden · Lowry Hill · 71 tips and reviews
Mill City Museum is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

15. Mill City Museum

8.9
704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN
History Museum · Downtown East · 46 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1880, the Washburn A Mill was declared the world's largest flour mill. It was nearly destroyed by fire in 1991, and after the city cleaned the rubble, it was converted into this museum.

Minneapolis Institute of Art is one of Minneapolis For a Weekend.

16. Minneapolis Institute of Art

9.4
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Whittier · 112 tips and reviews