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The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

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Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, theatergoer, or shopaholic, you'll find plenty of things to do in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Area. A drive on the scenic byway reveals a beautiful landscape of lush parks, numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls. The so-called Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul attract visitors with their cosmopolitan vibe, trendy and historical neighborhoods, and including theaters, museums, parks, grand sports centers, and a zoo. Get off the beaten path on a small-group brewery tour, or let yourself loose on a shopping spree through the country's largest indoor shopping complex located in the city of Bloomington. When using our United States tour builder site to make an itinerary online, The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area holidays come together around your tastes, interests, and requirements, with us taking care of the logistics.
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    Places to visit in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

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    Popular things to do in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

    Minneapolis Institute of Art ©
    Art Museum
    Minneapolis Institute of Art
    Minneapolis
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mall of America ©
    Shopping Mall
    Mall of America
    Bloomington
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Como Park Zoo & Conservatory ©
    Zoo
    Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
    Saint Paul
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Nickelodeon Universe ©
    Theme Park
    Nickelodeon Universe
    Bloomington
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America ©
    Aquarium
    SEA LIFE at Mall of America
    Bloomington
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lego Imagination Center ©
    Theme Park
    Lego Imagination Center
    Bloomington
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Science Museum of Minnesota ©
    Natural History Museum
    Science Museum of Minnesota
    Saint Paul
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Minnesota Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Minnesota Zoo
    Apple Valley
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

    Mill City Museum ©
    History Museum
    Mill City Museum
    Minneapolis
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Minnesota History Center ©
    History Museum
    Minnesota History Center
    Saint Paul
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    American Swedish Institute ©
    History Museum
    American Swedish Institute
    Minneapolis
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Weisman Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Weisman Art Museum
    Minneapolis
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

    Lebanon Hills Regional Park ©
    Park
    Lebanon Hills Regional Park
    Eagan
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    University of Minnesota ©
    Educational Site
    University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Temperance River State Park ©
    State Park
    Temperance River State Park
    Schroeder
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Museum of Russian Art ©
    Art Museum
    The Museum of Russian Art
    Minneapolis
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

    Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ©
    Garden
    Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
    Minneapolis
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ©
    Garden
    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
    Chanhassen
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden ©
    Garden
    Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
    Minneapolis
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Elm Creek Park Reserve ©
    Park
    Elm Creek Park Reserve
    Maple Grove
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Breweries & Distilleries in The Minneapolis-Saunt Paul Area

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    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Beer Tastings & Tours
    Minneapolis
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    GetKnit Events
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    GetKnit Events
    Saint Paul
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Inbound Brewco ©
    Brewery
    Inbound Brewco
    Minneapolis
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Badger Hill Brewing Company ©
    Brewery
    Badger Hill Brewing Company
    Shakopee
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

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