Southwest 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.
Lakewood Cemetery
Explore the great outdoors at Lakewood Cemetery, a lovely green space in Minneapolis. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Lyndale Park
Lyndale Park is just one of the places to see in Minneapolis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Lake Harriet Band Shell
You can get tickets for a performance at Lake Harriet Band Shell during your stay in Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet Southeast Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Things to do
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Southwest Minneapolis
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Easy In and out parking. Modern and clean.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hilton Minneapolis
Nice beds and friendly service. Room could have been cleaned better…glass table not clean and only one glass was in the room.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Saint Paul Hotel
Staff were great. The rooms are wonderful.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Spotless rooms,
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
ROOM WAS PERFECT
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Thought the hotel was decent. Rooms were quite dusty though, and the one working elevator is an absolute nightmare. The 15$ a day parking is also quite ridiculous. Not like you are staying in downtown Minneapolis! Other than that, hotel was fine. Was quiet for as busy as it was.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Minneapolis
Uptown
Visitors to Uptown like its restaurants and lake views, and Chain of Lakes is a sight worth a stop.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
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.
South Minneapolis
While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
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.
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.
