South Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit South 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.
Lake Nokomis
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nokomis during your travels in Minneapolis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.
Parkway Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Parkway Theater on your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Riverview Theater
You can make plans for a show at Riverview Theater during your trip to Minneapolis. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
American Swedish Institute
Learn about Swedish culture and the achievements of notable Swedish-Americans when you explore this center with a historic mansion, galleries, workshops and a restaurant.
Lake Hiawatha Park
After visiting Lake Hiawatha Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Minneapolis.
Things to do
Twin Cities Highlights Tour
Twin Cities Tour & Mississippi River Cruise
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in South Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Minneapolis
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.
Southwest Minneapolis
If you're spending some time in Southwest Minneapolis, Lake Harriet and Chain of Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown
Visitors to Uptown like its restaurants and lake views, and Chain of Lakes is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
Hotels Near South Minneapolis, Minneapolis - St. Paul
- Downtown Minneapolis Hotels
- Powderhorn Hotels
- Elliot Park Hotels
- Calhoun Isles Hotels
- Southwest Minneapolis Hotels
- Whittier Hotels
- Linden Hills Hotels
- Nokomis Hotels
- East Harriet Hotels
- Seward Hotels
- Lynnhurst Hotels
- King Field Hotels
- Longfellow Hotels
- Fulton Hotels
- Ecco Hotels
- Powderhorn Park Hotels
- Hiawatha Hotels
- Diamond Lake Hotels
- Keewaydin Hotels
- Ericsson Hotels