It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Minneapolis, Minnesota, with us.
Popular for recreation, Lake Harriet wows in all seasons. In addition to biking and walking trails and scenic byways, the lake also features a public pavilion where bands often play. A seasonal outdoor restaurant lies next to the pavilion. © Stevengaertner | Dreamstime.com
Watch the Vikings play at Bank Stadium, located in downtown Minneapolis. The stadium not only hosts football games but also soccer and basketball games, as well as concerts. The stadium has seen the likes of Coldplay, Guns N’ Roses and The Rolling Stones play. © Mark Herreid | Dreamstime.com
Minneapolis occupies both paths of the Mississippi River and boasts one of the most extensive public park systems in the country. The city includes most of University of Minnesota, several sports stadiums, a variety of annual festivals and more. © F11photo | Dreamstime.com
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden features unique pieces of art across 11 acres. Some of the most iconic pieces include Spoonbridge and Cherry and Hahn/Cock. Vast fields also make great spots for kids to run free and play sports. © Mike7777777 | Dreamstime.com
Mill Ruins Park contains the remains of nearly 20 flour mills and other industrial buildings, as well as stone and iron girder piers that once held a trestle for Minneapolis Eastern Railroad. Walk through the park and read signs posted along the way explaining the history of the area. © Jon Bilous | Dreamstime.com
Located on University of Minnesota’s campus, Weisman Art Museum boasts more than 20,000 works of art. Considered a modern art museum, the works within the building are just as inspiring as the exterior. © Aliaksandr Nikitsin | Dreamstime.com
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