Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)

July 12, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
Restaurants in Minneapolis

1. Foshay Tower

821 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2929 +1 651-296-6126 http://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/foshay-museum-observation-deck/3510
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 277 reviews

Foshay Tower

After recent renovation, our museum and observation deck are now open seven days a week from 12:00pm-9:00pm. Weather permitting, both will be open year round.

Reviewed By terrencet960

I grew up in Minneapolis and I was always fascinated with a building that looked like the Washington Monument. It was constructed in 1906 and it was the tallest building between Chicago and the West Coast until the early 1970’s and was converted into a Hotel in 2008. This fall my wife a visited family and we were pleased to stay in this historic building. The hotel is very interesting, step into the elevators and jump back in time, the rooms have a wonderful view of the downtown (ask for an upper floor room) and the décor in the rooms are fun. Minneapolis is a great walking town, with walkways that connect most of the downtown, we were able to walked to the Twins baseball field which is about a mile way. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. You can also visit the Foshay museum and observation deck located on the 30th floor

2. Calhoun Beach Athletic Club

2925 Dean Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4470 +1 612-925-8323 [email protected]
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Minneapolis' premier athletic club since 1977. Come and experience the perfect balance of fitness & relaxation at the Calhoun Beach Athletic Club. Public memberships available and walk-in daily guests welcome. Contact us today to enjoy 3-complimentary days if fitness!

3. Central Lutheran Church

333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404-1453 +1 612-870-4416 http://www.centralmpls.org
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Central Lutheran Church

4. Basilica of St. Mary

88 N 17th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1295 +1 612-333-1381 [email protected] http://www.mary.org/
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 367 reviews

Basilica of St. Mary

Nation's First Basilica

Reviewed By Happy10958 - New Hampton, United States

The Basilica, which is attractive but not awe-inspiring from the outside, is beautifully crafted inside. It is tastefully ornate rather than being garish. After Sunday Mass, docents lead visitors on an informative, guided tour, providing fascinating history about the architecture,the artwork, the relics. After Mass and the tour, take a few moments to sit and contemplate .... you will be uplifted.

5. St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral

519 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, MN 55403-3230 +1 612-870-7800 [email protected]
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral

6. Lake Harriet Band Shell

4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55410-1213 +1 612-661-4785 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks_and_destinations/parks_and_lakes/lake_harriet_park
Excellent
56%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Lake Harriet Band Shell

Reviewed By travelnow721 - Minneapolis, United States

Enjoy walking around the lake and listening to the wide variety of FREE music at the bandshell. Hope this continues for years and years!

7. Minneapolis City Hall

350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1316 +1 612-673-3000 http://www.municipalbuildingcommission.org/Tours.html
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Minneapolis City Hall

8. U.S. Bank Stadium

401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1515 +1 612-777-8700 http://www.usbankstadium.com
Excellent
60%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 663 reviews

U.S. Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium, owned and operated by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, is a multi-purpose stadium and home to the Minnesota Vikings. The 66,200 seat stadium is located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With 137,000 square feet on the stadium floor and six club spaces throughout the building, this state-of-the-art facility will host prominent national and international programming including the Minnesota Vikings, concerts, family shows, college and high school sporting events, conventions, trade/consumer shows, and corporate or private meetings and other community events. U.S. Bank Stadium opened on July 22, 2016 and has been chosen as the site of the Summer X Games (2017 and 2018), Super Bowl LII (2018) and the NCAA Men’s Final Four (2019).​

Reviewed By lilbjtbh

Well,I went to the Broncos/vikings game in 2019. ( im a Broncos fan from Denver) Sadly we lost after blowing a 20-0 lead but it was a real nice indoor stadium. Had an outdoor feel but was inside. Also, the cheese curds at the stadium was the best food I've gotten at any NFL stadium on my life. And I've been to about 20 stadiums. I still think about them. Be sure to get those if you go.

9. IDS Building

80 S 8th St Downtown, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2100 +1 612-372-1660
Excellent
28%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 39 reviews

IDS Building

10. Hennepin County Government Center

300 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55487-0999 +1 612-348-3000
Excellent
8%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
15%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 13 reviews

Hennepin County Government Center

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