City guide · United States
Lakeside paths, Mississippi riverfront walks and art worth staying for.
See the year in Minneapolis ↓Lakes & biking · Arts scene · Twin Cities food · Skyway system
October · NovemberWalk the riverfront on a clear day, or spend an afternoon at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). Lake days are best in summer.
June · July · August · SeptemberWalk or cycle around Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. Save Mia for a rainy afternoon, then check what’s on at First Avenue.
December · January · February · MarchStart with Mia and a meal in the North Loop. Add a riverfront walk if the weather allows, rather than planning a full lake day.
April · MayCombine Mia with a walk along the Mississippi. Choose June–September if spending a full day by the lakes is your priority.
Select a month to plan your visit.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo
A day each for the riverfront, lakes and museums.
Arrive from MSP by train; walk to central sights.
Blue Line · $2 adult · under 30 minutes to Target Field.
Allow a day each for the riverfront, lakes and museums; two nights suit a shorter first look.
Arrive from MSP without a car and start with central sights. North Loop is an alternative if cafés and restaurants matter more than a direct station connection.
Walk within the riverfront and downtown districts. For trips between these areas, use the Metro Transit planner; local bus and METRO adult fare is $2. Plan a transit connection →
Explore sample itineraries →
01Make time forAn afternoon at MiaArt · MinneapolisPlan your visit →What to see
01What to seeBde Maka SkaLake time · MinneapolisPlan your visit →Spoonbridge & Cherry and outdoor art beside the Walker.
Free garden entry · daily, 6am–midnight.
Explore flour-milling history, then walk the riverfront.
$15 adult · closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where to eat
All-day breakfast, lunch and dinner downtown.
Hotcakes $18.95 before additional charges.
Pair a Nordic lunch with an art day.
Lunch · walk-ins only · closed Mondays.
A meal, a local beer and bowling or a show in one stop.
Check the programme before choosing a show night.
Month by month
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
What’s on in Minneapolis in May. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
What’s on in Minneapolis in June. One of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
What’s on in Minneapolis in July. One of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
What’s on in Minneapolis in August. One of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
What’s on in Minneapolis in September. One of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
What’s on in Minneapolis in October. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).
While you’re here
A Minneapolis music institution
Independent since 1970. A stage that helped launch Prince, the Replacements and Lizzo.
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Make a plan
Take the METRO Blue Line from either airport terminal. Trains run about every 15 minutes and reach Target Field in less than 30 minutes. Adult fare: $2, valid for 2½ hours; an all-day pass is $4. Check the timetable for late arrivals.
Walk within the riverfront and downtown districts. For trips between these areas, use the Metro Transit planner; local bus and METRO adult fare is $2.
Plan a transit connection →Downtown connections during building hours.
Stay length is a Trailwind editorial estimate. Transfer times are approximate.
Questions
The best time to visit Minneapolis is Jun–Sep, in United States.
Minneapolis is in United States. The nearest major airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP).
A city built around its lakes, a serious arts scene, and summers that make the brutal winters worth it.
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Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city