Southwest Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Southwest Minneapolis
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.
Lyndale Park
Lyndale Park is just one of the places to see in Minneapolis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Lakewood Cemetery
Explore the great outdoors at Lakewood Cemetery, a lovely green space in Minneapolis. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet Southeast Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Lake Harriet Band Shell
You can get tickets for a performance at Lake Harriet Band Shell during your stay in Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Museum of Russian Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 Southwest Minneapolis
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Very pleasant and efficient check in. Large room with 2 queen beds, shower and bathtub.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
This motel is located directly across the street (Kilabrew St.) from the Mall of America. The motel has complimentary airport shuttle service, a very good breakfast, a decent small gym. It checks all the boxes, and I’ll return.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The room was okay. Hot tub jets didn't work. A couple of the kids swim features didn't work. Main pool was cold. Breakfast was the most minimal continental breakfast I've seen. Just bagels, apples, oranges, apple sauce, muffins, and 3 cereals with communal milk. We stayed before and found the place ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
All of the staff looked like they had just lost their best friend and didn’t want to be there. Very unhelpful when we came with any question or concern. It was so stupid you couldn’t pay the difference so my grandson could get the item he wanted. He actually won a nice prize in the claw machine but ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Super great hotel for a quick trip to Mall of America!!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
pretty good
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Minneapolis
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Powderhorn Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
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.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
