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Things To Do In & Around Town
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Art Museums
Consider getting a Museum Adventure Pass
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts 612-870-3131
- Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden 612-375-7600
- Weisman Art Museum @ U of MN 612-625-9494
- The Museum of Russian Art 612-821-9045
- Museum of American Art 651-291-2947
History Museums
- Mill City Museum 612-341-7555
- Minnesota History Center 651-259-3000
- Historic Fort Snelling 612-726-1171
- Minnesota State Capitol 651-296-2881
- James J. Hill House 651-297-2555
- Alexander Ramsey House 651-296-8760
- American Swedish Institute 612-871-4907
- Hennepin History Museum 612-870-1329
- MN Transportation Museum 651-228-0263
- Firefighters Hall & Museum 612-623-3817
Science Museums
- Bell Museum of Natural History 612-624-7083
- Minnesota Children’s Museum 651-225-6001
- MN Science Museum 651-221-9444
- MN Science Museum Omnitheater 651-221-9444
- The Works (Kids Science Museum) 952-848-4848
- The Bakken Museum (Electricity Museum) 612-926-3878
- Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum 651-647-9628
Outdoor – Walking Distance
- Pershing Park (48th & Chowen)
- 50th & France Business District
- Minneapolis Grand Rounds Bike Path (50 miles of biking trails)
- Lake Harriet Lyndale Gardens – Rose Garden, Peace Garden & Bird Sanctuary
- Lake Calhoun / Lake Harriet Boat Rentals (Canoes, Kayaks, etc) 612-823-5765
- Lake Harriet Streetcar Line @ Lake Harriet
- Sailing or fishing with Steve on Lake Harriet
- Swimming at the beach (Thomas, Harriet, Cedar, Hidden)
- Linden Hills Park 612-370-4913
- Linden Hills “Downtown” (mini-town)
- Minneapolis River City Trolley 651-223-5600
Outdoor – Driving Distance
- Theodore Wirth Park Walks – Quaking Bog, Butler Wildlife Garden
- Stone Arch Bridge
- Mill Ruins Park 612-313-7793
- Organic Farmer’s Market @ Mill Ruins Park
- Three Rivers Park District (West Metro Parks & Trails) Elm Creek Park Reserve
- Lake Minnetonka Ferry 952-474-2115
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 952-443-1400
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 612-854-5900
- Shady Oak Beach
- Bush Lake Beach
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve
- Apple Picking (various)
- Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake 651-464-3993
- Oliver Kelley Farm 763-441-6896
Off-Leash Dog Parks in Minneapolis
- Columbia Park (700 St. Anthony Parkway across from the Training Center)
- Franklin Terrace (925 Franklin Terrace)
- Lake of the Isles (2845 E. Lake of the Isles Parkway)
- Loring Park (Near Maple St. and Harmon Place)
- Minnehaha Park (5399 S. Minnehaha Park Drive)
- Dog Grounds (Locations in downtown Minneapolis)
Lunch in the Parks
- The Tin Fish @ Lake Calhoun 612-823-5840
- Lake Harriet Refectory
- Sea Salt @ Minnehaha Falls 612-721-8990
Farmers Markets
- Minneapolis Farmers Market
- Minneapolis Farmers Market Nicollet Mall
- Kingfield Farmers Market
- Midtown Farmers Market
- Mill City Farmers Market
- Downtown St. Paul Farmers Market
Zoos
- Minnesota Zoo 952-431-9500
- Minnesota Zoo IMAX 952-431-4629
- Como Zoo 651-487-8200
- Como Zoo Conservatory 651-487-8200
- Raptor Center 612-624-4745
- Wildlife Center (Forest Lake)
Music
- Lake Harriet Band Shell Concert Series
- Minnehaha Park (Minnehaha Falls & Concert Series)
- Sommerfest at Peavey Plaza
- Minnesota Orchestra 612-371-5656
- Local Bands – City Pages
Amusement
- Valley Fair Outdoor Amusement Park 952-445-6500
- Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park at the Mall of America 888-276-6679
- Underwater Adventures Aquarium @ Mall of America 952-883-0202
- Water Park of America 952-698-8888
- Ice Skating at The Depot downtown 612-339-2253
- St. Louis Park Water Park 952-924-2567
- Wild Mountain (Taylors Falls) 1-800-447-4958
- Edinborough Park 612-832-6790
- Mississippi River Rides on Padelford Riverboats 651-227-1100
Theater
- Children's Theatre Company 612-874-0400
- Guthrie Theater 612-377-2224
- Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater 612-721-2535
- Imation IMAX Theatre 952-431-4629
- Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater 612-825-8949
- Brave New Workshop 612-332-6620
- Hennepin Theater District (State, Orpheum and Pantages Theaters) 612-373-5600
- Illusion Theater 612-339-4944
- The Jungle Theatre 612-822-7063
- Mixed Blood Theater 612-338-6131
- Penumbra Theatre 651-224-3180
- Theater Latte Da 612-339-3003
- Minneapolis Movie Theaters
- Minnesota Opera 612-333-6669
- Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company 651-255-6947
Sports
- Minnesota Wild @ Xcel Center - MN Hockey Team 651-602-6000
- Minnesota Twins Baseball @ Target Field (Outdoors) - MN Baseball Team 612-659-3400
- Minnesota Vikings @ Metrodome (Indoor) - MN Football Team 612-338-4537
- Minnesota Timberwolves @ Target Center – MN Basketball 612-673-1600
- Saint Paul Saints @ Midway Stadium (Outdoors) - MN Minor League Baseball Team 651-644-6659
- Minnesota Gophers – U of M Men’s & Women’s Sports (Hockey, Basketball, Football, etc) 1-800-846-7437
- Minnesota Lynx – MN Women’s Basketball 612-673-8400
- Parade Ice Garden (Ice Skating) 612-370-4846
Shopping
- 50th & France in Minneapolis
- Southdale
- Linden Hills
- Downtown Mpls
- Mall of America
- Grand Avenue in St. Paul
- Midtown Global Market
Sightseeing – Outstate
- MN State Parks
- Split Rock Lighthouse 218-226-6372
- International Wolf Center (Ely, MN) 218-365-4695
- SPAM Museum (Austin, MN)
Festivals
- Fulton Fall Festival
- Linden Hills Festival
- State Fair
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival
- Taste of MN @ the Capitol
- Riverfront 4th of July
Art Fairs
- Edina Art Fair (early June)
- Uptown Art Fair (early August)
- Loring Park Art Festival (early August)
- Powderhorn Art Fair (early August)