Minneapolis Attractions

During your stay in Minneapolis check out one of the great cultural attractions and explore a little more if you want a trip farther out for some great scenery.

Frederick R Weisman Art Museum –

Located on the University of Minnesota campus, this museum has been around since 1934.  It was designed by one of the most well known American architects, Frank Gehry.  The museum’s collection is generally categorized as modern art, but varies greatly.  The building in-and-of itself is worth a trip to see!

Guthrie Theater –

A performing arts landmark, the Guthrie Theater has won Tony awards for its work!  The building has won numerous architectural awards.  The theater was built with the intention of operating in a way very different from Broadway, but to provide the same kind of quality.  Their upcoming season ranges from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams to Noël Coward.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts –

The public, Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a great way to spend some time, and it can be a little or a lot, as it is free!  If time is short it is the perfect way to take in a little culture without breaking the bank.  The art start even before you enter the building, when you see the neo-classical façade by famous New York architecture firm McKim, Mead & White.  The institute was founded in 1883 with the building being completed in 1915.  From Chinese jade to Titian to Georgia O’Keefe, this huge collection has something for everyone!

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden –

Check out one of the biggest sculpture gardens in any city in the United States!  The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was built on the grounds of a former military drilling field, with the first sign of its future coming in 1913 with the planting of a floral garden.  The Sculpture Garden was opened in 1988, and has been growing since – both in terms of area and breadth of exhibitions.  Stroll through the 11 acre grounds and look for the Cowles Conservatory and work by Frank Gehry or Oldenburg/van Bruggen.

 

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Professional Sports in Minneapolis

Take an afternoon or evening to head out to Target field or Target Center, or one of the other great venues in Minneapolis to get a taste of Minnesota sports culture!  Below are a few of the offerings, but don't limit yourself, there is even a professional lacrosse team!

Minnesota Twins – Target Field

The Minnesota Twins play in the MLB’s American League.  The name refers to the Twin Cities – Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul – although they play at the brand new Target Field in downtown Minneapolis.  They have won the AL three times and won the World Series twice since moving to Minneapolis from Washington D.C.  Grab your Homer Hanky and head to the beautiful new field for a game!

Minnesota Timberwolves – Target Center

The T-Wolves are in the Western Conference of the NBA.  The most notable player in Timberwolves history is Kevin Garnett who led them to eight straight playoff appearances, making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2004.  Garnett is now gone and they are looking to build a new team.  It is also worth checking out their sister team, WNBA Minnesota Lynx.

Minnesota Vikings – Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

The Vikings are an NFL team in the NFC.  They have a great record, winning on NFL championship before the merger with the AFL (pre-Super Bowl), and have been in the playoffs 24 times, putting them third in the league.  They have strong rivalries with the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. 

Minnesota Wild – Xcel Energy Center

The Minnesota Wile play NHL Hockey in the Western Conference.  They are a relatively new team, only starting to play in 2000.  In 2002-2003, they made the playoffs for the first time and made it to the finals before falling to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

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