10 TOP Things to Do in Minnesota August 2025

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Most fun & popular experiences in Minnesota

Tours & day trips

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Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour

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Mall of America: Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Ticket

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Kayak Trips on Lake Superior, Two Harbours, MN (Larsmont Cottages)

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What to do in Minnesota

Discover the most popular places to visit in Minnesota

Nickelodeon Universe showing rides as well as a family

Mall of America

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Target Field

Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Nickelodeon Universe

A fully featured theme park where SpongeBob and the Rugrats provide the thrills and spills to keep kids (of all ages) fully entertained.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Enjoy a stop at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Falcon Heights. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

Minneapolis Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Voyageurs National Park

Access more than 500 islands by boat and explore this park’s seemingly endless miles of shoreline under the clear skies of northern Minnesota.

Valleyfair Amusement Park

Bring your family to Valleyfair Amusement Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Shakopee. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Minnesota Zoo

From Russia to the Tropics to the Arctic to Minnesota, this pioneering zoo takes you on a trip to see some of the world's most fascinating animals.

Explore areas of Minnesota

Downtown Minneapolis

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Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

Canal Park

Canal Park is known for its panoramic lake views, and you can see some sights area like Great Lakes Aquarium and AMSOIL Arena.

North Shore

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in North Shore. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Superior or Brighton Beach Park.

Minnehaha Park showing forests, autumn leaves and landscape views

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.

Downtown St. Paul

Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.

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.

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