Southwest Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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.
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
Rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel and a host of TV characters will provide a wonderful day of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
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 lively festivals.
Top hotels in Southwest Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Childrens Theatre Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
