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?
Lake Harriet North Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet North Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Activities
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Minneapolis Hotel Deals
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Edina Bloomington
Reviewed on 19 Sept 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.
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.
