All Attractions

One of the largest fresco paintings in the United States, this allegorical ceiling cycle is based on the Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas and depicts the seven virtues: faith, Read more [...]

The famous architect designed several Twin Cities homes, two of which are worth driving by but are not open to the public. The Malcolm Willey House was built for University Read more [...]

The famous architect designed several Twin Cities homes, two of which are worth driving by but are not open to the public. The Malcolm Willey House was built for University Read more [...]

More than 1,100 acres of wetlands, woods, prairies and gardens. A main building contains a gift shop, conservatory, library and tea room. Tours available. Admission: $15 adults, ages 15 and Read more [...]

Pleasant Valley Orchard has two great seasons. Pick your own strawberries in June/July and enjoy fall apple orchard season Labor Day weekend through early November. Situated with sweeping views of Read more [...]

The Mississippi’s largest island hardly seems like one, being a stone’s throw from the cobblestoned Riverplace entertainment district. Offers fantastic views of downtown Minneapolis and the river. Features the romantic Read more [...]

Not a mall at all but a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare cutting through Minneapolis’ downtown business district. Lined with skyscrapers, swank restaurants and some of the city’s finest stores, it’s thick Read more [...]

Minnehaha Parkway is a 5-mile strip of green space with a multi-use trail that begins at Lake Harriet, connects with Minnehaha Creek and winds across south Minneapolis to Minnehaha Park Read more [...]

One of only a handful of urban national wildlife refuges in the United States, with approximately 50 mammals and more than 220 species of birds. The Visitor Center features exhibits, Read more [...]

The meticulous design of this Sansui-style, or mountain and water landscape, garden was a gift to the city from Nagasaki residents. Free admission, donations suggested: $3 adults, $2 children.