South Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Lake Harriet
Spend some time at one of Minneapolis’ most popular recreational areas and go sailing and swimming in the still waters or discover the trails on the foreshore.
Lake Nokomis
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nokomis during your travels in Minneapolis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.
Lake Hiawatha Park
After visiting Lake Hiawatha Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Minneapolis.
American Swedish Institute
Learn about Swedish culture and the achievements of notable Swedish-Americans when you explore this center with a historic mansion, galleries, workshops and a restaurant.
Parkway Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Parkway Theater on your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Minnehaha Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Minnehaha Falls during your travels in Minneapolis.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Minneapolis
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
The staff was top notch. I came with a group of seven for a work conference and they were extremely organized and made everything so smooth, including some administrative follow up I needed for my company. I booked with breakfast vouchers and it was a generous amount that could also be utilized for ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Yes the breakfast was fresh and the hot tub was warm and nice.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
I only stayed 1 night. The room was great! The bed was extremely comfortable. Easy check in and check out. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
We had no hot water which made it very uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The hotel was clean the rooms were real clean and nice and remodeled the pool was nice the jacuzzi was warm my stay was good I liked it and would stay again…
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Everything was wonderdull
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Minneapolis
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Southwest Minneapolis
If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
