Southwest Minneapolis
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Lake Harriet
Spend some time at one of Minneapolis’ most popular recreational areas and go sailing and swimming in the still waters or discover the trails on the foreshore.
Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet Southeast Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Lake Harriet Band Shell
You can get tickets for a performance at Lake Harriet Band Shell during your stay in Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Lyndale Park
Lyndale Park is just one of the places to see in Minneapolis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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.
Minnesota Streetcar Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Minnesota Streetcar Museum in Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Southwest Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Breakfast very poor . Housekeeper dont clean and take out the trash every day
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
No pool. Only rain shower
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
The breakfast was great. Hot and constantly replenished. The pool could use some restraint on the part of adolescent boys,
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Hey you wanna stay at a hotel well look no further the holiday inn and suites in Bloomington mn wonderful staff awesome rooms good breakfast
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Makeup wipes in the bathroom would have been nice! Also the blankets literally felt like plastic and was so loud. Very great experience though!
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Minneapolis
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.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company 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.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
