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1. Cathedral of St. Paul
Cathedral HillThe Cathedral of St. Paul, a classic Renaissance-style domed church in the style of St. Peter's in Rome, lies ¼ mile southwest of the capitol. Inside are beautiful stained-glass windows, statues, paintings, and other works of art, as well as a small historical museum on the lower level.
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2. Chain of Lakes
Southwest of downtown Minneapolis is the Chain of Lakes, popular with locals for walking, jogging, rollerblading, biking, fishing, and canoeing. Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet are always popular in good weather.
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3. Uptown
Uptown is a funky enclave of unique shops, restaurants, and bars.
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4. Walker Art Center
Loring ParkThe Walker Art Center has an outstanding collection of 20th- and 21st-century American and European sculpture, prints, and photography, as well as traveling exhibits and national and international acts. The Irene Hixon Whitney Footbridge, designed by sculptor Siah Armajani, connects the arts complex to Loring Park, across I–94.
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403, USA612-375--7600Sight Details
Rate Includes: $14, Tues., Wed., Sat., Sun. 11–5, Thurs. and Fri. 11-9, Closed Mon. -
5. Como Park
Como ParkComo Park has picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds, and swimming facilities. The adjacent Como Park Conservatory, in a domed greenhouse, has sunken gardens, a fern room, biblical plantings, and seasonal flower shows.
1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55103, USA651-487--8200Sight Details
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6. Como Park Zoo
Como Park Zoo is home to large cats, land and water birds, primates, and aquatic animals.
1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55103, USA651-487--8201Sight Details
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7. Minneapolis Institute of Arts
WhittierThe Minneapolis Institute of Arts displays more than 80,000 works from every age and culture, including French Impressionists, rare Chinese jade, and a photography collection from 1863 to the present. The building also houses the Children's Theatre Company.
2400 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, USA612-870--3000Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10–5, Thurs. 10–9, Sun 11–5, Closed Mon. -
8. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Museum/GalleryAdjacent to the museum is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the nation's largest outdoor urban sculpture garden.
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9. Minnehaha Park
Minnehaha Park is the site of Minnehaha Falls, which was made famous by Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha. Minnehaha Parkway follows Minnehaha Creek, providing miles of jogging, biking, and in-line-skating trails.
4801 South Minnehaha Park Dr., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, USA -
10. Minnesota Historical Society
Interactive exhibits at the Minnesota Historical Society show the story of the state from the perspectives of Native Americans, explorers, and settlers. A research library and museum store are on-site.
345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102, USA651-259--3000Sight Details
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11. Science Museum of Minnesota
DowntownThe Science Museum of Minnesota has exhibits on archaeology, technology, and biology and many hands-on exhibits for kids. In the McKnight Omnitheater 70mm films are projected overhead on a massive tilted screen.
120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102, USA651-221--9444Sight Details
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12. Uptown Theatre
Museum/GalleryThe one-room Uptown Theatre is the place to catch independent and foreign-language films.
2906 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA612-825–6006 -
13. Weisman Art Museum
UniversityThe most talked-about building on campus is the Weisman Art Museum, designed by famed avant-garde architect Frank Gehry. The permanent collection includes works and installations by American pop artists and modernists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
333 E. River Rd., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA612-625--9494Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Tues., Wed., Fri. 10–5, Thurs. 10–8, weekends 11–5, Closed Mon.
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