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 Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour
Minneapolis Narrated Scenic Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Minneapolis Hotel Deals
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
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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.
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 West
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.