Spending a weekend in Minneapolis? Here's the curated hour-by-hour itinerary from The Minneapolis: Friday evening arrival through Sunday afternoon departure, with the can't-miss attractions, top-rated restaurants, and local tips for first-time visitors.
Settle in, get a feel for the city, light dinner + walk
Settle in. Minneapolis is best as a base for exploring Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities) Medical Center, Galleria, Rice Village.
Minneapolis is the heart of Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities)'s Asian-American community. Try one of the renowned Vietnamese, Chinese, or Korean restaurants on Minneapolis Blvd.
Quiet evening — walk Town Square or browse the Galleria mall.
Morning to evening — the big-day itinerary
Try Black Walnut Cafe in Minneapolis, or drive 5 min to Rice Village for breakfast options.
Hands-on natural science museum on 5 acres in Minneapolis. Family favorite.
Lunch in Medical Center area, then McGovern Medical School Museum tour or Health Museum.
15 min from Minneapolis. Hit the Museum of Fine Arts Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities), Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities) Museum of Natural Science, or Children's Museum.
Rice Village for foodie scene (Hugos, Local Foods); Montrose for trendier options. Minneapolis restaurants also excellent.
Relaxed pace before heading out
Brunch at Sushi Spot, Hopdoddy, or a Galleria-area place.
Shop the Galleria mall (380+ stores) or head to Memorial Park (1,500 acres in Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities)).
Lunch in Galleria or back in Minneapolis. Both Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities) airports ~30 min from Minneapolis.
Add a day trip: Galveston (60 min south) for beach; Brazos Bend State Park (45 min) for alligators + hiking; The Woodlands (40 min north) for upscale dining.. Or use the extra day for a slower revisit of your favorite spot from the weekend.
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