Why go
- City in Minnesota, United States.
- Served by Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
History
Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents. Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer on relatively flat terrain and is known for cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Nicknamed the "City of Lakes", Minneapolis is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. The city's public park system is connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.
Where to stay
245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · fourseasons.com
901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · chambershoteldowntown.com
300 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · 300clifton.com
2715 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, MN 55113 · ihg.com
618 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · ihg.com
265 N Girard Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405 · kasa.com
35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · sonesta.com
225 S 11th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · ihg.com
501 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · marriott.com
5075 Wayzata Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416 · marriott.com
708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · hilton.com
601 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · hilton.com
1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 · marriott.com
19 N 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · hilton.com
5305 Wayzata Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416 · hilton.com
401 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · marriott.com
12 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · hilton.com
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 · hilton.com
525 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · marriott.com
900 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · marriott.com
405 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · bestwestern.com
1101 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · hilton.com
425 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · hyatt.com
609 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · choicehotels.com
45 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · marriott.com
247 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · marriott.com
88 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · marriott.com
1020 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · Funky alley & bar hosts DJs plus music & theater performers while serving a simple American menu. Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-24:00;… · bryantlakebowl.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access Wikipedia: en:Seward_Community_Cafe ·… · sewardcafe.com
Asian, Bistro, Events, Pastry, Hmong, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 08:30-14:30, Th-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: step-free access Wikipedia: en:Diane's Place… · dianesplacemn.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: vegan options Wikipedia: en:Hard Times Cafe · 1821 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, 55454 · hardtimescafe.tumblr.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 16:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: en:Oro by Nixta · 1222 2nd St. NE, Minneapolis, 55413 · nixtampls.com
Indigenous, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access, air… · owamni.com
Japanese, Restaurant · First sake brewery outside of Japan with tasty food also. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: outdoor… · moto-i.com
Middle Eastern, Coffee, Cafe · Palestinian inspired hummus bowls and mana’eesh, Middle Eastern flatbread. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa… · lovebabas.com
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee shop serving espresso drinks & light bites in a colorful retro-diner-meets-biker-bar space. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su… · bobsjavahut.com
Greek, Restaurant · Popular taverna features a variety of traditional Greek dishes in a casual white-tablecloth setting. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 ·… · christos.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee and music(vinyl, CD, etc) Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, air conditioning · 721 West… · discodeathrecords.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Inspired by the "Doge" meme Opening hours: Sa 08:00-15:00,17:00-19:00; Su-Mo off; Tu,We,Fr 07:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Th… · dogepizzamn.com
Nepalese, Tibetan, North-Indian, Restaurant · Nepalese, Tibetan, and North Indian Cuisine in St. Paul Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa-Su 11:30-21:00 ·… · everestongrand.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Pint-sized eatery doling out classic Vietnamese dishes in utilitarian surroundings. Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 2532 Nicollet… · jasminedelimpls.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Low-key all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant offering sushi, tempura & other popular Japanese dishes. Opening hours: Mo-Th… · kyotosushiminneapolis.com
Chicken, Restaurant · Where Southern and Asian flavors collide (Blackanese)! With crispy chicken tenders, flavorful fried rice, and signature yum yum sauce.… · tenderlovinchix.com
Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Nostalgic, time-tested restaurant serving burgers, malts & other American grub in colorful digs. Opening hours: Tu-Sa… · themaltshoprestaurant.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2949 44th Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55406 · dairyqueen.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1800 County Road B2, Roseville, 55113 · portillos.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-01:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-02:00 Features: takeaway · 1438 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, 55408 · wingstop.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 10205 6th Avenue North, Plymouth, 55441 · arbys.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 1840 County Road B2 · chilis.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 06:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · 7820 42nd Avenue North, New Hope, 55427 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-18:30; Fr 07:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · 300 Washington Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, 55455 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00 · 645 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55403 · fogodechao.com
Cookie, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 12:00-01:00; Mo-We 11:00-01:00; Th-Sa 11:00-03:00 Features: step-free access · 402 Southeast 14th Avenue, Minneapolis,… · insomniacookies.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 507 Southeast 14th Avenue, Minneapolis, 55414 · kungfutea.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 2603 39th Avenue Northeast, Saint Anthony · leeannchin.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 300 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis,… · locations.noodles.com
Latin American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 08:00-14:30; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2929 East 25th… · caferacermn.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 641 Northeast University Avenue, Minneapolis,… · emilyslebanesedeli.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 450 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, 55104 · lifejuiceus.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-00:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 220 Northeast Lowry Avenue,… · marketbbq.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:30-20:30; Fr,Sa 16:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5325 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55419 · primampls.com
French, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:30 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 1600 West Lake Street, 55408 · barbette.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3948 West 50th Street, Edina, 55424 · coconutthaimn.com
Swedish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We,Fr-Su 10:00-16:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Mo off; Jan 01 off; easter off; Jul 04 off; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 24-26 off · 2600… · asimn.org
Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 5607 Chicago Avenue,… · guavascubancafe.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-19:00; Su 11:30-17:30 Features: step-free access · 2015 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, 55404 · onohawaiianplates.com
Caribbean, Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 16:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3000 West Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis,… · pimento.com
Pasty, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 1828 Southeast Como Avenue · potterspasties.com
AçAí, Smoothie, Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Su 07:00-13:00 · 200 East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55405-1501 · powlsuperfood.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 1668 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, 55105 · shishongrand.com
Salvadoran, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We 10:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00; Fr-Su 10:00-21:00; Tu, Th 17:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning ·… · abismn.com
African, American, Espresso, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 720 Southeast Washington Avenue, Minneapolis,… · afrodeli.com
368 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) 7.1 mi to the centre
Minneapolis, MN, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 18 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, AirTran Airways, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 130 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 18 airlines, 130 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, A320, A319, CRJ-900, M90, MD-88…) · 127 routes: Aberdeen*, Albany*, Albuquerque, Alpena*, Amsterdam, Anchorage, Appleton*, Atlanta, Austin*, Baltimore, Bemidji*, Bentonville*, Billings, Birmingham*, Bismarck*, Bloomington*, Boise, Boston, Bozeman, Brainerd*, Buffalo*, Calgary, Cancun, Cedar Rapids*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Chicago, Cincinnati*, Cleveland*, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dayton*, Denver, Des Moines*, Detroit, Dickinson*, Duluth*, Edmonton*, Fargo, Flint* … +87 more
- Sun Country Airlines SY (737-700, 737-800) · 17 routes: Boston, Cancun, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Myers, Lansing, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Punta Cana, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 717, 737-800) · 9 routes: Atlanta, Chicago*, Denver*, Kansas City*, Milwaukee*, Oakland*, Orlando*, Phoenix*, St. Louis*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, A319, A320, Embraer 170, 737-800…) · 9 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston*, Los Angeles*, Newark*, San Francisco, Toronto*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-800, 717, 737-300) · 8 routes: Atlanta*, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Orlando, Phoenix, St. Louis
- Air France AF (757-300, 757, A320, A330-200, 767-400, MD-88…) · 7 routes: Atlanta*, London*, Los Angeles*, New Orleans*, Paris*, San Francisco*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer 175, CRJ-700…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757, A320, 330, 737-900, 767, Embraer 175…) · 7 routes: Amsterdam*, Atlanta*, London*, Los Angeles*, New Orleans*, San Francisco*, Seattle*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319, A320) · 7 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, 737-800, Embraer 175, MD-80…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-900, 737-800, 757-300, 757, 737-700, 73J) · 3 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*, Seattle
- AeroMéxico AM (A320, 757) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Cancun*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New Orleans
- WestJet WS (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Montreal*, Toronto*
- Air Canada AC (CRA, CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Denver
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 1 route: Watertown
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (767-400) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) 11 mi to the centre
Saint Paul, MN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Crystal Airport (MIC) 7.1 mi to the centre
Minneapolis, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) 14 mi to the centre
Minneapolis, MN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport 12 mi to the centre
Minneapolis, MN, US
Surfside Airport 14 mi to the centre
Circle Pines, MN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MSP has direct flights to 130 destinations on 18 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Minneapolis, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Metro · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.