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Things to do in Minneapolis: 3 local trip ideas

3 ready-made day trips in Minneapolis, Minnesota: cultural, family and shopping. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

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Cultural trip

Arts, Heritage & Riverfront

4 stops · about 5 hr 30 min of stops · ~$79 per person

Immerse yourself in Minneapolis's vibrant history and artistic legacy with a non-zigzagging cultural day tracing from downtown's Mill District along the Mississippi Riverfront.

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    Hen House Eatery

    114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
    Hen House Eatery, Minneapolis

    Fuel up on their famous, fresh-baked giant cinnamon rolls and locally sourced breakfast scrambles.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Mill City Museum

    704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

    Explore the historic ruins of the world's once-largest flour mill and ride the iconic multi-story Flour Tower.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$14 per person · Directions
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    Guthrie Theater

    818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
    Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis

    Walk out onto the dramatic cantilevered Endless Bridge and view the river through the yellow-hued Amber Box.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions
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    Owamni (Original) by The Sioux Chef

    806 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
    Owamni (Original) by The Sioux Chef, Minneapolis

    Savor award-winning, decolonized Indigenous cuisine featuring regional bison, lake trout, and wild rice dishes.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions
Family trip

Historic Riverfront Family

5 stops · about 6 hr 15 min of stops · ~$176 per person

Enjoy a seamlessly routed, kid-approved family day along the historic Minneapolis riverfront, featuring interactive museum play, scenic park walks, and easy, crowd-pleasing dining stops.

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    Hen House Eatery

    114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
    Hen House Eatery, Minneapolis

    A lively, colorful downtown spot with giant cinnamon rolls and a fantastic kids' breakfast menu.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$60 per person · Directions
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    Mill City Museum

    704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

    Let kids play in the Water Lab, bake cookies in the Baking Lab, and ride the multi-story Flour Tower elevator.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$46 per person · Directions
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    Mill Ruins Park

    102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis

    An easy stroller-friendly walk with incredible views of St. Anthony Falls and cool, touchable ruins.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions
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    Gold Medal Park

    Second Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
    Gold Medal Park, Minneapolis

    Run off some energy climbing the spiraling grass mound for a panoramic view of the Mississippi River.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 45 min · Free · Directions
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    Pizza Lucé Downtown

    119 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    Pizza Lucé Downtown, Minneapolis

    Extremely family-friendly pizza joint with great gluten-free and vegan options that kids and parents love.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$70 per person · Directions
Shopping trip

North Loop Fashion, Design

5 stops · about 6 hr of stops · ~$335 per person

Spend a vibrant day exploring local boutiques, design-forward lifestyle shops, and artisanal home goods in Minneapolis's trendiest historic districts.

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    NOLO's Kitchen & Bar

    515 N Washington Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    NOLO's Kitchen & Bar, Minneapolis

    Kick off your day with their signature breakfast fried rice or buttermilk pancakes in a stylish, industrial-chic space.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    The Foundry Home Goods

    905 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    The Foundry Home Goods, Minneapolis

    Browse a beautifully curated collection of simple, ethically sourced, and sustainable home goods, located right next to local galleries.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 45 min · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    MartinPatrick 3

    212 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    MartinPatrick 3, Minneapolis

    Explore high-end designer labels at family-owned Grethen House, then step into the sprawling 22,000 sq ft MartinPatrick3 for luxury menswear, home decor, and gifts.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$150 per person · Directions
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    Spoon and Stable

    211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis

    Enjoy a refined, French-inspired Midwestern lunch by James Beard Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen in a stunningly restored 1906 carriage house.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    Billy Sushi ビリー寿司

    116 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
    Billy Sushi ビリー寿司, Minneapolis

    End your shopping day with fresh bluefin tuna, creative rolls, and cocktails named after Minnesota music icons in a high-energy, stylish venue.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$75 per person · Directions

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