Minneapolis event weekends: what to do between sessions
Lakes, bike trails and a big arts scene, with St Paul across the river and the Twin Cities Marathon linking the two.
Events we cover in Minneapolis
14 May 2027*University of Minnesota Commencement
Minneapolis, United StatesGraduation21 Jul 2027*Schwan's USA Cup
Minneapolis, United StatesYouth tournament1 Oct 2027*Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis, United StatesMarathon
Minneapolis, United StatesGraduation21 Jul 2027*Schwan's USA Cup
Minneapolis, United StatesYouth tournament1 Oct 2027*Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis, United StatesMarathon
Arriving
MSP airport is on the Blue Line light rail, 25 minutes to downtown.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Bloomington | Chains near the Mall of America and USA Cup fields. |
| Mid-range | North Loop | Restaurants and bars. |
| Splurge | Downtown | Luxury hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Minneapolis Bloomington West
- Mid-range: Hewing Hotel
- Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Minnesota Zoo.
- Science Museum of Minnesota.
Rainy-day backups
- Walker Art Center.
- Mill City Museum.
Free things to do
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
- Stone Arch Bridge.
Getting around
- Metro Blue and Green lines; Blaine (USA Cup) needs a car.