Places worth the detour in Minneapolis
54 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Minneapolis, United States, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (15). Best known: I-35W Mississippi River bridge. 51 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 54, ranked 54
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.I-35W Mississippi River bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Destroyed bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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2.Walker Art Center
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Contemporary art center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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3.Saint Anthony Falls
Nature & landscapes · Notable
Waterfall on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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4.Minnesota State Capitol
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
State capitol building of the U.S. state of Minnesota
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5.Weisman Art Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6.Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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7.Fort Snelling
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historic fort in Minnesota near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota River
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8.Basilica of Saint Mary
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic minor basilica and co-cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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9.Bde Maka Ska
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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10.Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
American sculpture garden
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11.Guthrie Theater
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Center for theater performance, production, education, and professional training in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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12.Minneapolis Skyway System
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Pedestrian skyway system in Downtown Minneapolis, MN
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13.Stone Arch Bridge
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Former railroad and current pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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15.American Swedish Institute
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Swedish-American institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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17.Mendota Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge in Mendota Heights and Fort Snelling, Minnesota
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20.Riverview Theater
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Movie theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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22.Mount Zion Temple
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Synagogue in St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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23.The Museum of Russian Art
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Russian art museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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24.Fitzgerald Theater
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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26.Hard Times Cafe
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Collectively run vegetarian restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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27.Alexander Ramsey House
Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historic house in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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28.Spoonbridge and Cherry
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen
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30.SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
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32.First Avenue
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Nightclub and music venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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33.Seward Community Cafe
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Collectively run restaurant and cafe in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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34.Wabasha Street Caves
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Event hall & caves in Minnesota, United States
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35.James J. Hill House
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
House of historical interest in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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36.Hiawatha and Minnehaha
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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37.Highland Park Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Water tower in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
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41.Statue of Christopher Columbus
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former public statue in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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43.Schubert Club
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Music organization and museum in Minnesota
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45.Hennepin History Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
History museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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46.Hmong Cultural Center Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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49.Minnesota Museum of American Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Non-profit arts organization
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51.Surly Brewing Company
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Brewery in Brooklyn Center, MN, USA
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53.North High Bridge Park
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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54.Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Small arboretum
