Southwest Minneapolis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Minneapolis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet Southeast Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Our pick of the best Southwest Minneapolis Hotel Deals
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Good value for money. Airport shuttle was convenient. Room was very clean and bed very comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Saint Paul Hotel
Clean room, beautiful lobby all decorated for Christmas, and in the heart of St Paul and park all decorated.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Clean spacious rooms, polite staff.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
There was no free breakfast option. There is a restaurant that is upscale that has breakfast on the 2nd floor. Otherwise you can walk across the street for an IHOP. Additionally, there is no option to do guest laundry at the hotel. Also, no hot tub at the pool and the heated pool water was freezing ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Breakfast was hot and fresh. Pool area was under construction so no hot tub sadly.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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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.
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 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.
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.
