Where to stay in Minneapolis
Millennium Minneapolis
1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
This classic hotel, complete with indoor pool, spa and fantastic bar and restaurant facilities, is around a twenty-minute drive from the Minneapolis Airport Car Rental desk. It’s situated amongst some of the city’s top cultural venues, such as the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Walker Art Center, and Weisman Art Museum.
The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
710 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Elegance is the name of the game at The Marquette Hotel. With a contemporary restaurant and in-house fitness center, it’s perfect for the business professional and tourist alike. A twenty minute drive from the airport with great access to the entertainment hub of downtown West, there’s plenty to explore in the surrounding area.
Hewing Hotel
300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hewing is a stylish, converted warehouse hotel, perfect for the visiting young couple. As well as offering a cozy rooftop bar and pool, they’re just a twenty minute car ride away from MSP. The surrounding Warehouse District and North Loop is a famously colorful area, with many trendy bars, restaurants and clubs to explore.
Where to eat in Minneapolis
Tenant
4300 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
This snug and rustic eatery offers deliciously simple food without the fuss. Their seasonal menu consists of six set courses that rotate regularly to provide guests with a fresh, innovative take on New American cuisine. Whether you’ll sample the seafood salad, stacked braised lamb or seasonal soups all depends on when you decide to visit.
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
This converted carriage house houses a hip-yet-cozy dining room that offers the very best of French-Italian-inspired food. Their seasonal menu features everything from oysters to hearty tortellini and wagyu steak. For dessert, try delicate caramelized peaches and cream, or go all-out with their blackberry and chocolate gateau.
Alma
528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Located north of the Mississippi River in Marcy-Holmes, the intimate surroundings perfectly suit the fine-dining menu at Alma. Seasonal menus vary with a la carte and set three-course ordering options, with dishes including the likes of duck liver bruschetta, octopus tempura and pan seared sturgeon.
What to see and do in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Just a 15-minute drive away from Minneapolis Airport and minutes from its surrounding hotel districts, the Minneapolis Institute of Art is home to over 90,000 international works of art. It’s an amazing place to explore world culture and you can walk through 20,000 years of history – from the ancient Arts of Africa all the way up to more contemporary pieces.
The Mall of America
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Just south of MSP Airport in the South Loop District is the Mall of America. As its name suggests, it’s the largest shopping mall in the country. Browse more than 500 stores, ride one of the rollercoasters in the Nickelodeon Universe theme park and say hello to underwater creatures at the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium – all without leaving the mall.
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Once the largest flour mill in the world on the banks of the Mississippi in downtown East, learn about Minneapolis’ industrial history at Mill City Museum. It offers an exciting, interactive experience for all ages, with railroad cars, cooking demonstrations and interesting equipment on display. On weekends, there’s the bonus of a farmers’ market in the train shed, with around 40 vendors selling coffee, donuts, jewelry and clothing.