Discover all the excitement Minnesota has to offer while staying near popular Minneapolis attractions like nearby Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Business and leisure travelers alike will find plenty of things to do in Minneapolis, whether they're adventure seekers, art lovers or in search of family-friendly activities. There is something for everyone in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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Target Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Downtown Minneapolis that hosts concerts, sporting events and private events. The arena is home to the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx.

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Target Center

The Science Museum of Minnesota offers a hands-on approach to science learning and entertainment. It features the Experiment Gallery, an Egyptian mummy, an authentic Mississippi River towboat, a convertible-dome Omnitheater and interactive exhibits for all ages!

Science Museum of Minnesota

Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi in downtown Minneapolis, Guthrie is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. It presents both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures.

Guthrie Theater

You can find the popular Mary Tyler Moore statue at Nicollet and 7th Street. A beloved attraction by fans, tourists and locals since it first arrived on Nicollet in 2001, the statue captures the iconic moment Mary throws her Tam o' Shanter in the air during the opening credits of the 1970s hit TV Show.

Mary Tyler Moore Statue

Built in the early 1820’s, Historic Fort Snelling is a great place to learn about military and fur trade history, slavery in Minnesota, the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and much more.

Fort Snelling State Park

A Minneapolis institution since 1940. Its continued work and relevance has made it one of the most visited modern and contemporary art museums in the country.

Walker Art Center

This 193-acre park showcases a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and the Mississippi River. Located at the intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and Minnehaha Parkway in Minneapolis, the Falls and its environs are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Minnehaha Falls

Orchestra Hall is home to the distinguished, Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, founded in 1903, who stage roughly 175 performances each year. The venue is known for its outstanding acoustics, which one can visually appreciate with the more than 100 panels on the ceiling and back wall of the stage, directing sound down and out into the house.

Minnesota Orchestra

Boasting 2,300 animals on 500 acres, Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, near Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Minnesota Zoo

Catch an exciting professional baseball game at Target Field. The new stadium is a must-see for sports fans.

Target Field

Visit the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota to see contemporary art and the work of 20th century American artists such as George O’Keeffe and Marsden Hartley. Admission is free.

Weisman Art Museum

Home to the Minnesota Vikings, the U.S. Bank Stadium, is an enclosed stadium that seats more than 60,000 people and hosts a plethora of events year-around including concerts and community events.

U.S. Bank Stadium

Enjoy the football of your dreams whether its professional, youth, high school, or other year round programs at the TCO Performance Center. Catch a game or tour the facility.

TCO Performance Center

The Dakota Jazz Club is a delightful music venue/chef-driven restaurant combination. It has hosted a wide variety of artists including Lucinda Williams, Philip Glass, Rickie Lee Jones, Suzanne Vega, Cowboy Junkies, Angelique Kidjo, Mavis Staples, Anoushka Shankar, Nick Lowe and Ronnie Spector.

Dakota

Catch a show and explore the local arts scene at the Hennepin Theatre Trust, where the community comes together to provide top-tier live entertainment at multiple venues across Hennepin Avenue.

Hennepin Theatre Trust

The Crayola Experience is a kids’ attraction like no other, where creativity is at the center of every activity. Beyond the endless activities and interactive exhibits, you can also learn how crayons are made at the factory show or create and name your own crayons to take home.

Crayola Experience

The National Wildlife Refuge is less than a mile away. Care to take a walk or jog on one of the many walking trails the refuge contains? Take the whole family and head out on a morning hike.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Located near our hotel, Mall of America is a quintessential mall experience you will not find anywhere else. Discover one of the theme parks and various attractions, like Nickelodeon Universe, LEGO and the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Enjoy Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, “Minnesota’s home for laughs."

Mall of America

Take a quick trip from our nearby hotel to visit this home to thousands of aquatic creatures. Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium is located inside the Mall of America and is a must-see. The largest underground aquarium in the world invites you to get up close with a vast array of underwater creatures.

Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

Take a walk on the wild side at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, complete with a seal island, Tropical Encounters exhibit and a world-class polar bear exhibit. The park is open year-round with free admission to the public.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

This gathering place is for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden. The American Swedish Institute is a vibrant museum and cultural center.

American Swedish Institute

Get your family adventure started at Nickelodeon Universe with rollercoasters, blacklight minigolf and your favorite character appearances. Prepare to be slimed!

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