South Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Lake Harriet
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Harriet during your travels in Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in American Swedish Institute during your trip to Minneapolis. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Lake Hiawatha Park
After visiting Lake Hiawatha Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Minneapolis.
Mall of America
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Minneapolis
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Amazing room. So comfortable
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Hands down best experience ever!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
The room was spacious and spotless. Desk clerk was friendly and courteous. Very restful stay. Impressed that the water was hot as soon as the faucet was turned on.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Very clean, good coffee and breakfast. Nice people.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
It was fine. Easy check in. Polite desk people.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Mall Of America Msp Airport
The front desk was awesome, the room great, the only oddness was the parking. I tried twice to register the car from the qr code, no clue if it worked or not. I dont know why you cant just pay at the desk.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Minneapolis
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society 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.
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.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
