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Before you go
Your trip to Minneapolis.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Minneapolis – Minnesota Destination Minneapolis and Saint Paul about 16 km from Saint Paul
How to get there
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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 16 km
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Saint Paul Union Depot Saint Paul · 16 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From MSP airport, about 16 km away, the Blue Line light rail reaches downtown in about 25 minutes. Long-distance trains stop at Union Depot in Saint Paul, connected to downtown Minneapolis by the Green Line.
How many days
Two days for the river, the museums and the lakes.
When to go
From May to September, when the lakes, trails and river are in use; in autumn the trees turn color. In winter it’s very cold, so the Skyway and the museums are the main activities.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No: the light rail, buses and shared bikes serve downtown, the river and the lakes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Minneapolis
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Morning
River and falls
Cross the Stone Arch Bridge in front of Saint Anthony Falls and visit the Mill City Museum.
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Afternoon
Walker Art Center
Head to the Walker Art Center and its sculpture garden, home to the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
2 days in Minneapolis
Day 2
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Morning
Chain of Lakes
Rent a bike and ride the Chain of Lakes, from Bde Maka Ska to Lake Harriet.
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Afternoon
Minnehaha and Mia
Go to Minnehaha Falls and finish the afternoon at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Minneapolis in one day?
The Stone Arch Bridge and the Mill City Museum in the morning, and in the afternoon the Walker Art Center and the sculpture garden.
What is Minneapolis’s Skyway?
A network of covered walkways that links downtown buildings at the second-floor level, used especially in winter.
How to get from the airport to downtown Minneapolis?
By the Blue Line light rail, in about 25 minutes.
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
UTC−6 in standard time (Central Time) and UTC−5 from March to November, during daylight saving time.