South Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Lake Harriet
Spend some time at one of Minneapolis’ most popular recreational areas and go sailing and swimming in the still waters or discover the trails on the foreshore.
Lake Nokomis
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nokomis during your travels in Minneapolis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.
American Swedish Institute
Learn about Swedish culture and the achievements of notable Swedish-Americans when you explore this center with a historic mansion, galleries, workshops and a restaurant.
Lake Hiawatha Park
After visiting Lake Hiawatha Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Minneapolis.
Parkway Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Parkway Theater on your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Minnehaha Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Minnehaha Falls during your travels in Minneapolis.
Things to do
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Minneapolis
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
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Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"there was a howl noise that could be heard almost all night long. our hall had a smell of pot. it was ok for a place to lay our heads but i would not choose this for multiple nights."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
"Overall our stay was great."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Convenient location to the moa, safe ramp parking but note it costs to park on their ramp a night. Pool was down for maintenance which they let us know asap, not a huge issue with all the amenities of the mall itself. Breakfast at their restaurant was too expensive for a family outing, maybe I would ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
"Good location to Mall of America. We found it very annoying that the property charges $18 night to park in their parking lot! Lot wasn’t even close to anything else where others might be trying to park. Why charge guests?"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Minneapolis
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Powderhorn Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Southwest Minneapolis
If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
