Our Top 10 things to do in Minneapolis (Top free tourist attractions in the Minnesota Twin Cities)

In this video, we will take you through our Top 10 favorite things to do in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twin Cities have tons to offer for the whole family: museums, parks, restaurants, monuments, sport, shopping, art, history, etc. No matter what you are into, this video will provide you ideas of things to do and things to see in Minneapolis. And 8 of the 10 attractions covered in this video are absolutely free.

Top 10 Minneapolis activities featured in this video:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Mall of America
01:41 - Minneapolis Institute of Art
02:45 - Chain of Lakes
03:38 - Sculpture Garden
04:25 - Walker Art Center
05:19 - Skyway System
06:24 - Minnehaha Park and Falls
07:39 - American Swedish Institute
08:45 - Stone Arch Bridge
09:52 - Midtown Global Market

Music for each segments:
0. Intro: Orange Foot by Dan Henig
1. Mall of America (including Nickelodeon Universe and SeaLife): Orange Foot by Dan Henig
2. Minneapolis Institute of Art: Fur Elise by Beethoven
3. Chain of Lakes (including Bda Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, and Grand Rounds Scenic Byways): Vampire by Emmit Fenn
4. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (including Spoonbridge and Cherry): Subway Dreams by Dan Henig
5. Walker Art Center (including mini-golf): New Horizons by Futuremono
6. Skyway System (including downtown Minneapolis): Marxist Arrow by Twin Musicom
7. Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls: Nebular Focus by Dan Henig
8. American Swedish Institute (including Fika restaurant): Our French Cafe by Jimmy Fontanez
9. Stone Arch Bridge (including Mill Ruins Park): Midnight by Dan Henig
10. Midtown Global Market: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig

[JohnBoler]

Born, raised and longtime resident of Minneapolis (now New Mexico), I can personally attest to the wisdom and accuracy of their Top 10 selections. This is perhaps the best summary of the Mini Apple's greatest hits!

[ShomoroTMFG]

Never realized how interesting and cool Minnesota really is

[zekharye]

In addition to the sites that you’ve featured on this video I’d recommend the Weismann Art Museum at the University of Minnesota (architect: Frank Gehry) and the Guthrie Theater. Also, that much maligned industrial riverfront is why there’s a Minneapolis at all!

[naomilindberg]

Great places, but you missed the Como Zoo and Conservatory. Beautiful gardens, great animals and a gorgeous carousel in a wonderful neighborhood! Must see!

[patriciaphillips]

We love visiting Minneapolis whenever we can. Always fun drives to the twin cities.

[jenstabletenniscoaching]

Awesome video, I appreciate all of the suggestions, especially how to get from one destination to another!

[jasonmims]

Another attraction in downtown is the Foshay tower. The observation deck is $10 and it has great views of the city.

[burtmacklin]

Excellent video. I'm actually looking to move over there and there were no videos going over the fun things to do. This has met that need and now i know what to pitch to get my friends to visit! Thank you!

[melodyme]

In September 2023 I'm going to Minnesota 🙌🙌🙌 and I've already made my list of places to visit with this video. Thank you so much. 🤗🙌

[somedudewithaface]

The industrial riverfront by the stone arch bridge has been kept that way for its historical value. If you can appreciate the history it has its own aesthetic qualities

[ponyrang]

Wow... !!! My best friend, It's always great. We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks

[StarvingPoet]

Great video, I like that you mainly covered free things, and some of my favorites in Minneapolis too.

[etownshawn]

they also have a really excellent zoo, that I donate to, even though I'm from New York. Minnesota looks fun

[jelsner]

The domed mauseleum at Lakewood Cemetery in South Minneapolis is often compared to Renaissance Italy. Definitely worth a look.

[justthewayyouaregirl]

Thank you for this Insight about Im visiting Mineplolis in July and this is very helpful.

[dkcoats]

It seems to me that a video about Minneapolis might include at least the mere mention of St. Paul. They sorta go together. You know, like twins.

[AlanSenzaki]

I grew up in Minneapolis in the late forties and late fifties (Washburn High). A wonderful city!!

[HalfandHalf]

Great video, I was wondering what to do in Minneapolis and you covered some great spots that I'd love to visit.

[richardhillestad]

The TC has a robust bike trail for travel that will get you pretty much anywhere.
Then there is Paisley Park across from the Eckenkar church or the arboretum just a couple of miles away. Of course this not Minneapolis but, it is in the metro area.

[BigDaddyCapo]

just booked my round trip ticket ❤ im so excited just taking a trip up before I make my move to Minnesota to just get the feel before I make the big move I planed in just 3 to 4 months. im sure I will love the city but you can never know so nothing better then just visiting first