Minneapolis Family Travel Guide

Other Guides for Minneapolis

Minneapolis Travel

Family Destinations Near Minneapolis

Duluth, MN
(137 mi.)
Wisconsin Dells, WI
(197 mi.)
Madison, WI
(233 mi.)

Travel Guides Near Minneapolis

Midwest Family States/Provinces

Family Travel Destinations

Mall of America (courtesy, Greater Minneapolis CVA)

Submit a travel tip about Minneapolis.
Read Our House Rules

Minneapolis Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

Move a giant set of T. rex jaws and stay alert at the 3-D Cinema at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Attend performances at the award-winning Children's Theater Company.
Stroll the cities' many green parks.
Shop till you (almost) drop at the mega Mall of America.
Discover contemporary paintings, photographs, and sculptures at the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

Family Overview: Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota

By Candyce H. Stapen

Although sister cities on opposite sides of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis and St. Paul sport different styles. More traditional-looking St. Paul is known for its brick and stone mansions along tree-lined Summit Avenue and for its historic State Capitol, an elaborate domed structure of marble, limestone, and granite. Minneapolis has skyscrapers plus a lively, renovated warehouse district. Overall, it has a quicker pace than quieter St. Paul, too. Together, the "Twin Cities" make for a dynamic destination. Read More

Ask a Question

Do you have a travel question about this destination or can you provide a tip to a fellow traveler?

Join the discussion with Away.com's in-house experts in our travel Q&A.

1 Questions | 2 Answers

My husband and I are going to Minneapolis on a 2-day trip. 1. I would like to know the easiest and cheapest way to the Mall of America, I heard the train from the airport takes you. 2.Is the mall close to the airport? 3. Distance between airport and mall so I will know whether to get a room closest to mall or airport. 4. What area is the airport so that I can look for hotels near airport. I need easy access back to the airport on our return home. 5. What other attractions are there for 2 adults ages 45-50?
Read 2 answers or Answer this question

Hotels

from: $103

CHECK PRICES on Grand Hotel Minneapolis

Check-in

Check-In Date

Check-Out

Check-Out Date

Rooms

Guests

Find Rates

To maximize your comparison, please turn off your pop-up blocker and refresh this page.

Find Rates

Grand Hotel Minneapolis

615 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class:

View More Photos

Expert Rated & Recommended

from: $99

CHECK PRICES on graves 601 hotel

Check-in

Check-In Date

Check-Out

Check-Out Date

Rooms

Guests

Find Rates

To maximize your comparison, please turn off your pop-up blocker and refresh this page.

Find Rates

graves 601 hotel

601 1st Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class:

View More Photos

Expert Rated & Recommended

All Minneapolis Hotels »

Minneapolis, MN Hotel Prices Made Easy
Orbitz.com - Just Orbitz and go!
Hotel Deals in Minneapolis, MN
Expedia.com - Don't just travel. Travel right!
Save Big on all Minneapolis, MN Hotels!
Travelocity.com - Book now with Travelocity.
Book Now with Cheap Tickets and Save on Minneapolis, MN Hotels!
CheapTickets.com - Just click. You're there.
Find the best rates for hotels in Minneapolis, MN
Kayak.com - Life's a trip.
Find the best rates for hotels in Minneapolis, MN
Sidestep.com - Life's a trip.

Attractions

Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

1750 Hennepin
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The Walker Art Center reopened with great fanfare in early 2005 with a striking new addition... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)

2400 3rd Ave. S
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

In 2006 the already stellar MIA unveiled a new 113,000-square-foot museum expansion and... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Rose Garden

4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409

Distance: 4.0 mi. (from destination center)

Expert Rated & Recommended

All Minneapolis Attractions »

Airports

Major Airports near Minneapolis

	Distance (mi.)
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport	6.0 map
Omaha Eppley Airfield	287.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Minneapolis

	Distance (mi.)
Saint Cloud Municipal Airport	61.2 map
Rochester Municipal Airport	82.6 map
Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport	106.8 map

More Airports

Flight Deals to Minneapolis

Originating	From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$104
Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$126
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$169
Orlando (ORL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$176
New York City (NYC) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$178