Minneapolis - Attractions & Landmarks

Schmap.com supports the following browsers:

PC

• Internet Explorer 6 and above
• Firefox 1.5 and above
• Safari 3 for PC

• Safari version 1.3 and above
• Firefox 2 and above

Minneapolis Home

Mall of America Everything Under One Roof

60 E Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55425 +1 952 883 8800 http://www.mallofamerica.com Mall of America

Como Park Zoo Animals in the city

1225 Estabrook Dr Minneapolis, MN 55103 +1 651 487 8200 http://www.comozooconservatory.org/ Como Park Zoo

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

1225 Estabrook Dr Minneapolis, MN 55103 +1 651 487 8200 www.comozooconservatory.org Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

Target Center Where major events happen

600 1st Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 673 1300 (Office) / +1 612 673 0900 (Tickets) http://www.targetcenter.com/ Target Center

Orchestra Hall Nearly Perfect Acoustics

1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 371 5600 (Office)/ +1 612 371 5656 (Tickets)/+1 800 292 4141 (Toll Free) http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org Orchestra Hall

Fort Snelling State Park 1820s living history

101 Snelling Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55111 +1 612 725 2389 / +1 612 725 2724 (Visitors Center) http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/parks_and_recreation/state_parks/fort_snelling Fort Snelling State Park

Valleyfair Amusement Park Minnesota's premier amusement park

One Valleyfair Drive Minneapolis, MN 55379 +1 952 445 6500 http://www.valleyfair.com Valleyfair Amusement Park

Minnesota Renaissance Festival Step Back in Time

12364 Chestnut Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55379 +1 952 496 9232 http://renaissancefest.com/MRF/index.html Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Canterbury Park And DOWN the STRETCH they COME!

1100 Canterbury Road Minneapolis, MN 55379 +1 952 445 7223 / +1 800 340 6361 http://www.canterburypark.com/ Canterbury Park

Mickey's Diner Pre-WWII recipes

36 7th St Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 222 5633 Mickey's Diner

Marshall Field's Vibrant Part of Retail Scene

700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 +1 612 375 2200 http://www.fields.com/common/index.htm Marshall Field's

IDS Crystal Court Full block complex

717 Nicollet Mall (IDS Center) Minneapolis, MN 55402 +1 612 376 8000 http://www.ids-center.com/pages/architecture.html IDS Crystal Court

Skyway System Second story span was revolutionary

Throughout both downtowns Minneapolis, MN Skyway System

Mystic Lake Casino Popular Tourist Destination

2400 Mystic Lake Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55372 +1 952 445 9000 / +1 800 262 7799 http://www.mysticlake.com/ Mystic Lake Casino

Alexander Ramsey House Well-preserved Victorian house

265 Exchange St Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 296 8760 / +1 651 296 0100 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/arh/ Alexander Ramsey House

James J. Hill House Turn-of-the-century opulence

240 Summit Ave Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 297 2555 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh/index.html James J. Hill House

Murphy's Landing Immigrant settlement of the late 1800s

2187 East Highway 101 Minneapolis, MN 55379 +1 763 694 7784 http://www.murphyslanding.com Murphy's Landing

Minneapolis Institute of Arts More than 85,000 Pieces on Display

2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 +1 612 870 3131 http://www.artsmia.org/ Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum Contemporary Art

333 East River Road Minneapolis, MN 55455 +1 612 625 9494 http://www.weisman.umn.edu/ Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum

Minnesota Museum of American Art Collection of 10,000 Art Pieces

Kellogg Boulevard at Market Street Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 266 1030 http://www.mmaa.org/ Minnesota Museum of American Art

Landmark Center Lavish Victorian architectural masterpiece

75 West Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 292 3228 http://www.landmarkcenter.org Landmark Center

Walker Art Center Top Contemporary Art Museum

1750 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 375 7600 http://www.walkerart.org/ Walker Art Center

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Unique display of art

725 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 375 7622 / +1 612 375 7577 http://garden.walkerart.org/ Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Minnesota Zoo Natural habitat is the emphasis

13000 Zoo Blvd (at County Road 38) Minneapolis, MN 55124 +1 952 432 9000 / +1 800 366 7811 http://www.mnzoo.com/ Minnesota Zoo

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Peaceful, 14-acre sanctuary

1940 Theodore Wirth Parkway (at Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55422 +1 612 370 4903 Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

Noerenberg Memorial Gardens Attractive & Urban

2840 N Shore Drive Minneapolis, MN 55391 +1 763 559 6700 http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Noerenberg Memorial Gardens

Rose Garden Lovely oasis of rolling hills

4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 +1 612 370 4900 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=350 Rose Garden

Oliver H Kelley Farm Oliver H Kelley Farm

15788 Kelly Farm Road Minneapolis, MN 55330 +1 763 441 6896 http://www.mnhs.org/kelleyfarm Oliver H Kelley Farm

Foshay Tower Museum Dominated skyline for 40 years

821 Marquette Ave Minneapolis, MN 55402 +1 612 359 3030 Foshay Tower Museum

Gibbs Farm Museum 19th century farm

2097 W Larpenteur Ave Minneapolis, MN 55113 +1 651 646 8629 http://www.rchs.com/gbbsDak1.htm Gibbs Farm Museum

Minnesota State Capitol Stunning state capitol building

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55155 +1 651 296 2881 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc/ Minnesota State Capitol

Sibley Historic Site Glimpse of the past

1357 Sibley Mem Hwy Minneapolis, MN 55150 +1 651 452 1596 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/shs/ Sibley Historic Site

American Swedish Institute Fairy tale castle

2600 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407 +1 612 871 4907 http://www.americanswedishinst.org/ American Swedish Institute

Bell Museum of Natural History Fascinating 3-dimensional displays

10 Church Street Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 624 7083 http://www.bellmuseum.org/ Bell Museum of Natural History

Minnesota History Center Panorama of state history

345 West Kellogg Boulevard at John Ireland Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 296 6126 / +1 800 657 3773 http://www.mnhs.org/places/historycenter/index.html Minnesota History Center

Science Museum of Minnesota Hands-On Discovery Center

120 West Kellogg Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 221 9444 / +1 800 221 9444 (Toll Free) http://www.smm.org/ Science Museum of Minnesota

Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life Mystery and power of electricity

3537 Zenith Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55416 +1 612 926 3878 http://www.thebakken.org/ Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life

Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Audio and visual history

3515 Raleigh Ave Minneapolis, MN 55416 +1 952 926 8198 http://www.museumofbroadcasting.org/ Pavek Museum of Broadcasting

Minnesota Transportation Museum Nostalgic rides around town

193 Pennsylvania Ave East Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 228 0263 http://www.mtmuseum.org/ Minnesota Transportation Museum

Wabasha Street Caves Good Old-Fashioned Fun

215 Wabasha St S Minneapolis, MN 55107 +1 651 224 1191 http://www.wabashastreetcaves.com Wabasha Street Caves

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Urban wildlife refuge

3815 American Blvd. E Minneapolis, MN 55425 +1 952 854 5900 http://www.fws.gov/midwest/MinnesotaValley/ Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

The Raptor Center Wild birds are nursed back to health

1920 Fitch Ave (University of Minnesota/Gabbert Raptor Building) Minneapolis, MN 55108 +1 612 624 4745 http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/ The Raptor Center

Cathedral of St Paul Spectacular church on the Hill

239 Selby Ave Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 228 1766 http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/ Cathedral of St Paul

Open Book Literary Heaven

1011 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 215 2650 http://www.OpenBookMN.org Open Book

Loft Literary Center Nothing else like it

1011 Washington Ave South, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 215 2575 http://www.loft.org/ Loft Literary Center

Minnesota Center for Book Arts "Books come alive"

1011 Washington Ave South, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 338 3634 http://www.mnbookarts.org Minnesota Center for Book Arts

State Theatre A Glorious Wonder to Behold

805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 339 7007 (Box Office) http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/ State Theatre

Indian Mounds Regional Park A great view and fascinating history

Off Mounds Blvd., Northeast of Downtown St. Paul Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 266 6400 Indian Mounds Regional Park

Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Honor the brave

State Capitol Grounds Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 536 1792 Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial

RiverCentre The venue for all reasons

175 West Kellogg Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55102-1299 +1 651 265 4800 http://www.rivercentre.org RiverCentre

Jackson Street Roundhouse Railroad history in Minnesota

193 Pennsylvania Ave East Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 228 0263 / +1 800 711 2591 http://www.mtmuseum.org Jackson Street Roundhouse

Stone Arch Bridge The Great Bridge

Minnesota Historical Society 125 Main Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 651 296 6126 / +1 800 749 5584 http://www.nps.gov/archive/miss/maps/model/sabridge.html Stone Arch Bridge

Falls of St. Anthony Falls of St. Anthony

W River Rd & Portland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 627 5433 Falls of St. Anthony

Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam Panoramic view

1 Portland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 333 5336 Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam

Lock and Dam #1 Magnificent panoramic views

West River Road at East 50th St Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 742 2971 Lock and Dam #1

Basilica of St. Mary Nation's first basilica

88 North 17th St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 333 1381 http://www.mary.org/ Basilica of St. Mary

Cathedral Church of St. Mark Cathedral Church of St. Mark

519 Oak Grove St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 870 7800 http://www.ourcathedral.org/ Cathedral Church of St. Mark

Minnesota Zephyr Limited Nostalgic Train Ride Dining Experience

601 N Main St Minneapolis, MN 55082 +1 651 430 3000 / +1 800 992 6100 http://www.minnesotazephyr.com Minnesota Zephyr Limited

Chain of Lakes, The Five scenic lakes in a row

42117 West River Road (Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board) Minneapolis, MN 55411 +1 612 230 6400 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/grandrounds/dist_CL.htm Chain of Lakes, The

Lake Harriet Bandshell Charming Open-Air Structure

4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55409 Lake Harriet Bandshell

John H Stevens House Museum First permanent settler's dwelling

4901 Minnehaha Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 722 2220 John H Stevens House Museum

Cafesjian's Carousel Ride historic horses

1360 North Lexington Parkway Como Park, adjacent to Zoo and Conservatory Minneapolis, MN 55103 +1 651 487 8200 / +1 651 489 4628 http://www.ourfaircarousel.org/ Cafesjian's Carousel

Como Lakeside Pavilion New life for an old favorite

1360 North Lexington Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55104 +1 651 488 4920 http://www.comopark.com/pavilion.html Como Lakeside Pavilion

Hyland Lake Park Reserve Good Old Outdoor Fun

10145 Bush Lake Rd Minneapolis, MN 55438 +1 763 694 7687 Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Minnehaha Park and Falls Spectacular urban delight

Hiawatha Ave at Minnehaha Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 667 4800 http://www.nps.gov/miss/maps/model/minnehaha.html Minnehaha Park and Falls

Calhoun Square Calhoun Square

3001 Hennepin Avenue South, Suite 301 A Minneapolis, MN 55408 +1 612 824 1240 http://www.calhounsquare.com/ Calhoun Square

Minneapolis City Hall Old majestic structure

350 South 5th St Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 673 3000 http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ Minneapolis City Hall

Underwater Adventures Saltwater and freshwater fish

120 E Broadway Mall of America Minneapolis, MN 55425 +1 952 883 0202 http://www.sharky.tv/ Underwater Adventures

The Park at Mall of America Indoor Amusement

60 East Broadway (Mall of America Center Court) Minneapolis, MN 55425 +1 952 883 8600 http://www.campsnoopy.com/ The Park at Mall of America

Hennepin Center for the Arts Turn-of-the-Century Architecture

528 Hennepin Ave #503 Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Box Office) +1 612 339 7007 http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/ Hennepin Center for the Arts

Raceway Park High-powered machines

One Checkered Flag Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55379 +1 952 445 2257 Raceway Park

Hennepin County Government Center Twin towers

300 South 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 348 3000 http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us Hennepin County Government Center

VocalEssence Classic Choral Repertory

1900 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 547 1451 http://www.vocalessence.org/ VocalEssence

Edinborough Park Park in a dome

7700 York Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55435 +1 952 893 9890 Edinborough Park

Loring Park First city-owned park

1382 Willow St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 370 4929 Loring Park

Minneapolis Grain Exchange Polished design houses trade

400 South 4th St Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 321 7101 http://www.mgex.com/ Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Depot Skating Rink Depot Skating Rink

225 Third Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 375 1700 http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com Depot Skating Rink

Minnesota State Fair Great Minnesota get-together

1265 Snelling Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55108 +1 651 642 2200 http://www.statefair.gen.mn.us Minnesota State Fair

IDS Center Tallest building in the Twin Cities

80 S 8th St Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 372 1660 http://www.ids-center.com/pages/architecture.html IDS Center

Wells Fargo Tower Architectural masterpiece

90 South 6th St Sixth St and Marquette Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 667 9378 Wells Fargo Tower

Clifton E French Regional Park 362-acre urban refuge

12615 County Road 9 Minneapolis, MN 55441 +1 763 559 8891 http://www.hennepinparks.com/outdoor_ed/center_french.cfm Clifton E French Regional Park

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park 360 scenic acres

10360 West River Road Minneapolis, MN 55444 +1 763 424 8172 http://www.hennepinparks.com/outdoor_ed/center_coonrapids.cfm Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Oldest continuously used church

1 Lourdes Place Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 379 2259 http://www.ourladyoflourdes.com Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Wayzata Depot Early 20th century train station

402 East Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55391 +1 952 473 9595 http://www.mtmuseum.org/depots Wayzata Depot

Calhoun Beach Club Lovely building with a storied past

2925 Dean Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55416 +1 612 925 8323 http://www.calhounbeachclub.com/index.html Calhoun Beach Club

Grain Belt Brew House Great architectural and cultural resource

1220 Marshall St Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413 +1 612 673 5095 http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/grain_belt_brew.asp Grain Belt Brew House

Freight House Beautiful View for Patio Dining

305 S Water St Minneapolis, MN 55082 +1 651 439 5718 Freight House

Amusement City Fun in the city

1870 Rice St Minneapolis, MN 55113 +1 651 487 1025 Amusement City

Fitzgerald Theater Home-Grown Talent

10 E Exchange St Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 290 1221 http://fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org Fitzgerald Theater

Nicollet Mall Country's First Pedestrian Mall

Between Washington Ave and 13th St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 661 4700 Nicollet Mall

Peavey Plaza Well-Tended Inner City Haven

1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 673 2427 Peavey Plaza

Minnesota Orchestra One of the Country's Finest

1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 371 5656 (Tickets) / +1 800 292 4141 (Tickets) http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org Minnesota Orchestra

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Lovely urban refuge

4610 County Road 44 Minneapolis, MN 55364 +1 763 694 7754 http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/parks/park.cfm?pid=13 Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Metrodome Home of the Twins & the Vikings

34 Kirby Puckett Place Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 375 1366 Metrodome

Float-Rite Park Amphitheatre Float right!!

710 Spring Street P.O. Box 276 Minneapolis, WI 54025 +1 715 247 3453 / +1 800 826 7096 http://www.floatrite.com/ Float-Rite Park Amphitheatre

Julian H. Sleeper House History beckons!

66 Saint Albans Minneapolis, MN 55105 +1 651 225 1505 Julian H. Sleeper House

Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden Beauty and tranquility

4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 +1 612 370 4900 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/ Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden

Minneapolis Central Library Open & Airy Design

300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 630 6000 http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/newcentrallib.asp Minneapolis Central Library

First Avenue Excellent Acoustics & Sight Lines

701 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 332 1775 http://www.first-avenue.com/ First Avenue