5 Days in Minneapolis Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Minneapolis Downtown

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: downtown Minneapolis, MN, 55403,USA

A small town with some high-rise buildings and commercial facilities in the city center, like many small towns in the United States.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kara Tai: Clean and beautiful city with a ton of dining options and beautiful skyline. plus, the people are nice!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Minneapolis City Hall.

Minneapolis City Hall

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,8:00am-4:30pm

Location: 350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA

A castle with a green roof is very beautiful under the sunlight.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis in advance, because all the tourists head to Minneapolis City Hall love staying at it.

Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

The Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis offers a pleasant stay in Minneapolis for those traveling for business or leisure.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 500m from Metro Transit Light Rail Train- Nicollet Mall Stop and 16km from St Paul International Airport. With Nicollet Avenue, Above the Falls Sports and Embury Spa all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Minneapolis hotel provides parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 2 | Morning

Voyageurs National Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Close to Canada's Explorers National Park, there are some lakes left over from the Ice Age. You can hike in the park or take a kayak cruise in the park.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Voyageurs National Park, don’t forget pay a visit to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-0:00am

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis Sculpture Park is one of the most popular attractions in Minneapolis, and many people like to bring their families and children here for picnics on weekends. The more famous one here is the cherry spoon statue. The huge spoon draws a graceful arc in the air, known as the "spoon bridge", and another red cherry adds a little bit of color to the spoon. The bold imagination of the entire statue is amazing and admirable.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District in advance, because all the tourists head to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden love staying at it.

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

This charming Hotel is set in Downtown.

Day 3 | Morning

W Minneapolis - The Foshay

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2910

Forshay Tower was once the tallest tower west of the Mississippi and how it is home to a hotel. There's an observation deck on top where you can look out at the city of Minneapolis and there's an open air deck as well. The floor below is a small museum depicting the history of the events surrounding the tower.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Stone Arch Bridge.

Stone Arch Bridge

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Hours

Location: 100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

The bridge is now non-driving, only walking or cycling, but you can drive over from the highway next to it and view the bridge from the side. Near the arch bridge is a memorial site for the 2007 Route 35 bridge in Minnesota.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hewing Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hewing Hotel

A 12-minute walk away from Target Field, this hotel is located in the heart of the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. A rooftop pool and lounge, on-site dining and free WiFi are available. Adorned with local literature, artwork and custom décor, every room at Hewing Hotel provides a flat-screen HDTV, work desk with ergonomic chair and a minibar. A large closet, full-length mirror and safety deposit box are also included. Tullibee serves locally-sourced Scandinavian-inspired cuisine in a rustic, chic atmosphere. For guest convenience, in-room dining services are also offered. A fitness centre, business centre and banquet event space are all available on-site. There is also private parking at the hotel. The hotel is a 9-minute drive away from the University of Minnesota and 1 mile from U.S. Bank Stadium. Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Day 4 | Morning

Minnehaha Falls

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417-2373

Minnehaha Park is an ice waterfall in Minnesota, which looks like a gradually frozen white world from the outside, and a beautiful blue ice curtain from the inside.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Minnehaha Falls, don’t forget pay a visit to Lake Calhoun.

Lake Calhoun

Ticket Price: Free

Location: West Lake St and Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408

There is a very beautiful lake in the area. There are yachts around the lake and an open-air theater. Locals like to come here to enjoy nature.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Hotel Landing is the best places.

The Hotel Landing

Located in Wayzata, The Hotel Landing offers free bikes. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The hotel features a fitness centre, a business centre and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The Hotel Landing provides certain rooms that have a balcony, and each room is equipped with a coffee machine. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. Minneapolis is 20 km from The Hotel Landing. The nearest airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 37 km from the hotel.

Day 5 | Morning

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open on Tue-Wed,Fri-Sat,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Thu,10:00am-9:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA

MinneapolisInstituteofArts is located in Minnesota, USA. With an area of 32,000 square meters and a collection of about 80,000 pieces, the museum is the largest art museum in the northern Midwest region of the United States.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Walker Art Center nearby is the top choice before you leave Minneapolis Institute of Art and hit the road.

Walker Art Center

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open on Wed,11:00am-9:00pm;Open on Thu-Fri,11:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

There is not much to attract tourists in the Art Center. If you are an architecture fan, you can come here to see the appearance of the Art Center.

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