01Minneapolis Institute of Art
Explore the city’s wide-ranging art collections.
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Ten first-visit highlights selected from official tourism and attraction sources. The ten places and activities were chosen editorially from official tourism and attraction sources for a useful first visit. Their displayed order is editorial, not a measured popularity rank. No traveler scores or review counts are claimed.
The official guide and attraction links support the selection and practical information. All ten selections are in Minneapolis. St. Paul attractions, Mall of America in Bloomington and Paisley Park in Chanhassen are not represented as Minneapolis city attractions. The art center and adjoining sculpture garden form one stop. Order is editorial.
Retrieved November 1, 2026. Indexed today at retrieval. Official-source editorial selection; visitor information can change. Consult the operator for current arrangements.
Why this city? Regional coverage addition. Reporting scope: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Added for useful regional coverage documented by the official destination organization. This is not a measured most-visited city rank and is not comparable to a visitor-arrivals count. City selection evidence.
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02Minnehaha Falls
Walk through parkland to the city’s landmark waterfall.
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03Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Combine contemporary art with the adjoining outdoor sculpture collection.
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04Mill City Museum
Explore the milling history that helped shape Minneapolis.
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05Stone Arch Bridge and riverfront
Walk the riverfront for views of St. Anthony Falls.
Combine the riverfront walk with nearby Mill Ruins Park.
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06Guthrie Theater
Discover the riverfront theater through performances and visitor experiences.
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07First Avenue
Experience live music at the venue associated with Prince.
Choose a performance from the venue calendar before making an evening plan.
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08American Swedish Institute
Explore Swedish culture in a historic mansion and cultural center.
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09Target Field
Catch Minnesota Twins baseball at the downtown ballpark.
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10Basilica of Saint Mary
See the landmark basilica and its architectural setting.
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