Southwest 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.
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.
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.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Nickelodeon Universe
Bring the children to Nickelodeon Universe and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Southwest Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
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 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.
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.
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.
Downtown West
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.
- Lake Harriet
- Lyndale Park
- Lakewood Cemetery
- Museum of Russian Art
- The Salt Cave
- Minnesota Streetcar Museum
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Nickelodeon Universe
- University of Minnesota
- Xcel Energy Center
- Target Center
- Minneapolis Convention Center
- Mystic Lake Casino
- Valleyfair Amusement Park
- Paisley Park
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
- Huntington Bank Stadium
- The Armory
- Canterbury Park