Southwest Minneapolis
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.
Lake Harriet Southeast Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet Southeast Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
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 North Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Harriet North Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bde Maka Ska Thomas Beach during your trip to Minneapolis?
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Top hotels in Southwest Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The pool had way too much chlorine in it, although my kids loved being in it, when they came back to the room they ended up feeling like their skin was burning and super itchy and my 9 year old daughter had some issues with her female parts because of the chlorine. You could smell it in the air. ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
This was one of the best hotel facilities I’ve ever been in very pleased
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Just a bunch of unemotional staff. Always felt kine just another nimber or at times a burden to the staff. Shuttle drivers were great! Everyone else was terrible. Restaurant was iver priced and staff was not friendly. Rooms were very clean.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
A good value for an up to date, well run hotel. Clean and neat rooms, adequate breakfast and nice courteous staff. Efficient shuttles to airport-trip time less than 15 minutes. I only wish that the surrounding neighborhood were more attractive, but this is not unique to this hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
Exllent
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
Very clean, nice location. Modern. The most unpleasant part of the experience was having to download an app to park on site
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Minneapolis
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.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company 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.
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.
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 Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
