Anna’s guidebook for Minneapolis, Minnesota Metro Area.
Sightseeing
Clifton French Regional Park
12605 Rockford RdA nice large park with a waterfall.
Bicycles for rent. Including 4 seat fun ones!
Nice setting for family pictures.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrA nice large park with a waterfall.
Bicycles for rent. Including 4 seat fun ones!
Nice setting for family pictures.
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayFree! A free smaller zoo. large cats, an ape house, polar bears, giraffes and a crowd-pleasing sea lion named Sparky. We also have a large Zoo.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrFree! A free smaller zoo. large cats, an ape house, polar bears, giraffes and a crowd-pleasing sea lion named Sparky. We also have a large Zoo.
Same location as Como Zoo - Check out Como Town - not free, but affordable, small amusement park (best for smaller kids under 12). Open in the summer only, bring a swim suite!
8 locals recommend
Como Town
1301 Midway PkwySame location as Como Zoo - Check out Como Town - not free, but affordable, small amusement park (best for smaller kids under 12). Open in the summer only, bring a swim suite!
(MIA) - wow..huge and FREE! Ancient Egypt to Modern Art. Paid a ton of money for a similar museum in Chicago.
Attention Minnesota Spring visitors! Typically on the last weekend of May, there is an Art in Bloom event. It is absolutely spectacular. And…completely FREE! Many different florists and artists, inspired by the MIA exhibition art pieces, create one of a kind flower arrangement. Highly recommend. Bring a camera.
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S(MIA) - wow..huge and FREE! Ancient Egypt to Modern Art. Paid a ton of money for a similar museum in Chicago.
Attention Minnesota Spring visitors! Typically on the last weekend of May, there is an Art in Bloom event. It is absolutely spectacular. And…completely FREE! Many different florists and artists, inspired by the MIA exhibition art pieces, create one of a kind flower arrangement. Highly recommend. Bring a camera.
In the same building as Free MIA - Best children’s theatre in MN! We saw Cinderella like..4 times! (closed for the summer). Children’s Theatre Company. Main stage shows are our favorites. Expensive, but so worth it!
35 locals recommend
Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave SIn the same building as Free MIA - Best children’s theatre in MN! We saw Cinderella like..4 times! (closed for the summer). Children’s Theatre Company. Main stage shows are our favorites. Expensive, but so worth it!
(near Downtown). Urban sculpture park. The famous spoon you can find in every guide book. The garden is ok. Modern art if that is your thing..
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland Pl (near Downtown). Urban sculpture park. The famous spoon you can find in every guide book. The garden is ok. Modern art if that is your thing..
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveJust wow! We take all our guests here. They are always impressed. Fun movie characters, tons of candy, puzzles. Apple strudels (started as Apple Farm store). Bring cash to pay for products. Address: 20430 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordan, MN 55352
25 locals recommend
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store
20430 Johnson Memorial DrJust wow! We take all our guests here. They are always impressed. Fun movie characters, tons of candy, puzzles. Apple strudels (started as Apple Farm store). Bring cash to pay for products. Address: 20430 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordan, MN 55352
Bush Lake
One of the best outdoor playgrounds.
Excellent bike and walking trails.
Next to Bush Lake swimming beach.
16 locals recommend
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
10145 E Bush Lake RdOne of the best outdoor playgrounds.
Excellent bike and walking trails.
Next to Bush Lake swimming beach.
Lake Calhoun - next to Uptown. More of an urban scene. Lots of people running / biking - separate lane for bikes. A few playgrounds, swimming beach. City vibe!
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayLake Calhoun - next to Uptown. More of an urban scene. Lots of people running / biking - separate lane for bikes. A few playgrounds, swimming beach. City vibe!
Downtown Wayzata. A small town with million dollar homes. Nice restaurants, a very dynamic scene during summer nights - lot of people walking, chatting, etc. Swimming beach with a new playground.
20 locals recommend
Wayzata
Downtown Wayzata. A small town with million dollar homes. Nice restaurants, a very dynamic scene during summer nights - lot of people walking, chatting, etc. Swimming beach with a new playground.
Only available for a few weeks in August /September. One of the best festivals in US! Recreation of the look and feel of a fictional 16th Century "England-like" fantasy kingdom. Bring cash: tasty food, lots of activities. To have an ultimate experience, wear a Renaissance costume! Perfect time to dress as a princess or a pirate!
26 locals recommend
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 145th St WOnly available for a few weeks in August /September. One of the best festivals in US! Recreation of the look and feel of a fictional 16th Century "England-like" fantasy kingdom. Bring cash: tasty food, lots of activities. To have an ultimate experience, wear a Renaissance costume! Perfect time to dress as a princess or a pirate!
Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular is our favorite! Best activity for the Halloween. Zoo itself is a typical nice large zoo.
5,000 Pumpkins glow! All different and unique. We go every year! Note: even if it seems warm during the day, dress well! Bring mittens, snow pants, hats. Stroller or wagon for kids is strongly recommended. Line is very long, you might have to wait for over an hour. There is hot cocoa stands along the way.
113 locals recommend
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo BlvdJack-o-Lantern Spectacular is our favorite! Best activity for the Halloween. Zoo itself is a typical nice large zoo.
5,000 Pumpkins glow! All different and unique. We go every year! Note: even if it seems warm during the day, dress well! Bring mittens, snow pants, hats. Stroller or wagon for kids is strongly recommended. Line is very long, you might have to wait for over an hour. There is hot cocoa stands along the way.
1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum. Many different themed gardens. Wear comfortable shoes - lots of walking. And clear you phone's memory for all the pictures!
93 locals recommend
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Dr1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum. Many different themed gardens. Wear comfortable shoes - lots of walking. And clear you phone's memory for all the pictures!
Our favorite outdoor water park with slides, kiddie pool and lazy river. Lots of chairs, but you can bring your own blanket/chairs. Can get very busy on the weekend. Great "wave" pool with strong waves. Variety of snacks / smoothies / ice cream. Affordable! $12/person or so.
23 locals recommend
Bunker Beach Water Park
701 County Rd AOur favorite outdoor water park with slides, kiddie pool and lazy river. Lots of chairs, but you can bring your own blanket/chairs. Can get very busy on the weekend. Great "wave" pool with strong waves. Variety of snacks / smoothies / ice cream. Affordable! $12/person or so.
Gail Woods Farm - fun little farm with all the animals, very picturesque surroundings and activities.
7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Gale Woods Farm
7210 County Rd 110 WGail Woods Farm - fun little farm with all the animals, very picturesque surroundings and activities.
7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
Afton Farm - our favorite Apple Picking. There are mary similar farms, but we prefer this one because of the fun tractor rides, nice playground, mini farm - feeding animals and much more!
Afton Apple Orchard
14421 90th St SAfton Farm - our favorite Apple Picking. There are mary similar farms, but we prefer this one because of the fun tractor rides, nice playground, mini farm - feeding animals and much more!