Southwest Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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.
Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet Southeast Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
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.
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
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Standup Comedy Tour and Opportunity to Perform at ACME
Top hotels in Southwest Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
No contential breakfast it is not a direct walk across to Mall of America like it looks on map but they had a free shuttle to mall and back
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Nice stay
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Clean room, friendly/supportive staff and proximity. Minuses: pool closed on site (I learned about it at check in, however I may have missed something), no microwave in the room nor on each floor for accessibility (at least 1 on each floor would help) and I had to request housekeeping. Not too happy ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
I'm gonna say everything was good by the time that I check out they told me how to pay extra money because I'm not a member. I did a reservation to Expedia, which I even know anything about it.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
While the room was clean the beds were terrible. Solid as concrete and the frames squeezed of metal and ended up moving. Bathrooms were in need of some updating.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
They have a great breakfast menu and bar service starting at 4 o’clock. At 5 o’clock they start serving dinner with lots of choices and all of them are good. I typically enjoy the brussels sprouts and the buffalo chicken wings. But I’ve had their bowls, salads, entrées, and soups, and they’re all ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
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.
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.
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
