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Minneapolis
ℹ️Practical info — Minneapolis
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Use the Skyway system in winter to navigate downtown in a climate-controlled environment.
- Visit the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to see the iconic 'Spoonbridge and Cherry' landmark.
- The Chain of Lakes gives fantastic paved paths for biking and walking right within the city.
- Check out the legendary First Avenue music venue to see the stars honoring local icon Prince.
- Take the Light Rail for an easy connection between the airport, Mall of America, and downtown.
🍽 Food
A cheese-filled burger patty; Matt’s Bar is famously one of the original spots to try it.
Minnesota's state fish; try it pan-fried or grilled at local taverns or the Midtown Global Market.
A Scandinavian potato flatbread; find it at historic shops like Ingebretsen’s on East Lake Street.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A trendy district featuring many high-end independent boutiques for fashion and home goods.
A lively indoor market featuring international crafts, goods, and diverse food stalls.
Known as the quietest of the city's lakes, it is well-suited for a peaceful stroll along the shore.
A peaceful historic island in the Mississippi River with pleasant homes and river views.
Water temperature…
Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota, straddles the Mississippi River and is renowned for its extensive network of lakes and parks. The city grew rapidly in the 19th century as a hub for lumber and flour milling, earning the nickname "Mill City." Today, Minneapolis is a major economic and cultural center in the Upper Midwest, with a skyline dominated by modern skyscrapers and a unique Skyway system connecting downtown buildings. The city is home to world-class museums like the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, as well as a thriving theater scene. Minneapolis has a strong economy driven by healthcare, finance, and retail, with headquarters of Target, Best Buy, and U.S. Bancorp. The metro area population exceeds 3.6 million, and the city is known for its high quality of life, bike-friendly infrastructure, and cold winters.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Weisman Art Museum · Minneapolis Institute of Art · Walker Art Center
- Nearby: Lake of the Ozarks (78 km)
- Population: ~410.939 (2019)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -10 | -9 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 1 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 15 | 25 | 41 | 78 | 106 | 122 | 88 | 99 | 83 | 66 | 30 | 32 |
Geography
Facts
- Minneapolis covers 58.4 square miles (151.3 km²), with about 6 square miles (15.5 km²) of water.
- The city was incorporated in 1867, originally as a village in 1856.
- Downtown Minneapolis has 11 miles (18 km) of enclosed skyways connecting buildings.
- The Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area population was 3.64 million in 2020.
- Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi drops 50 feet (15 meters) within Minneapolis.
- Prince was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis and grew up there.
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Sights in the town Minneapolis (20)
Walker Art Center🏛 museum
Serving as a premier center for contemporary art and culture, the Walker Art Center is in Minneapolis. This prominent museum in the USA hosts a wide array of forward-thinking exhibitions and events. Visitors can expect an immersive experience exploring cutting-edge artistic creativity.
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