What to do and see in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN): The Best Things to do Adventurous

August 29, 2021 Oliva Fomby

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. Pedal Pub Twin Cities

Excellent
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5.0 based on 97 reviews

Pedal Pub Twin Cities

Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, environmentally-friendly way for groups of adults to get some light exercise and fresh air while touring interesting parts of the Twin Cities. We rent the entire bike as well as single seats.

2. Magical History Tour

Excellent
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5.0 based on 431 reviews

Magical History Tour

See the city on a Segway! Human On A Stick Segway Tours, owned by Mobile Entertainment LLC, was the first Segway tour operator in the country when Segway launched in 2003, and have been Minnesota's top-rated tourist attraction for over 10 years! We take you on a thrilling journey through the past, seeing the sights and hearing the tales of the Historic Riverfront, beautiful Summit Avenue, or larger than life Sculpture Garden. Book a tour today athttps://www.humanonastick.com.

3. Escape MSP

701 Decatur Ave N Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 55427-4367 +1 612-424-3845 [email protected] https://escapemsp.com
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5.0 based on 1,298 reviews

Escape MSP

Clocks, locks, and secret passages. You and your team are locked in a room with 2 objectives, find hidden pieces of evidence and escape the room within 60 minutes before your cover is blown! To win you must use your wits, teamwork, and a little bit of luck!

Reviewed By JoB144

My friends and I visited escape for a birthday. It was a lot of fun for a bunch of seniors. There was 7 of us. we were kept busy trying to solve the mystery. This is a great activity for family, for friends getting together and a great way to learn team work. We will go back we learned a lot great fun .highly recommend

4. Trapped Puzzle Rooms

708 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133 +1 612-208-0128 [email protected] http://www.trappedpuzzlerooms.com
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5.0 based on 261 reviews

Trapped Puzzle Rooms

TRAPPED is a team-based experience game in Minneapolis & St. Paul! Our puzzle rooms require ingenuity, wit, and a sharp eye! More than just a real escape game, each room tells a story and holds a mystery for you to uncover. Can you solve the puzzles and escape the room? There's only one way to find out...

Reviewed By lauragR2212PC

Yesterday, my friend Melanie had her birthday party here - and it was an absolute BLAST! I’m not going to give anything away, but the puzzles were so much fun! It is completely worth the money, and the fun that you will have! Especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan, get over there ASAP! :) Definitely a highlight of my year! :)

5. Mission Manor Escape Rooms

861 E Hennepin Ave Suite LL-3, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1201 +1 612-354-3088 [email protected] http://www.missionmanor.com/
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Mission Manor Escape Rooms

Mission Manor provides the most immersive, authentic escape room experience in the Twin Cities, starting with our antiquated lobby and followed by your choice of 3 exciting escapes.

Reviewed By H6990KHerink

My husband and I did all three rooms in one day because we were having SO MUCH FUN! Fantastic puzzles, great rooms, fun stories and amazing people. Loved the different groups we were with (all random since it was just my husband and I). All three rooms had unique challenging puzzles. Will definitely be coming back when they add more rooms!

6. Zero Hour Escape Rooms

12800 Industrial Park Blvd Suite #130, Minneapolis, MN 55441-3974 +1 763-270-0653 [email protected] http://minneapolis.zerohourescaperooms.com/
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5.0 based on 604 reviews

Zero Hour Escape Rooms

You are trapped in a room. But it’s not an ordinary room, it’s a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families, co-workers or strangers. You look around and begin to notice strange objects and messages – or are they clues? – scattered around. Can you and your team solve the puzzles, figure out the clues, find the key, and escape the room? You’ll have to think on your feet: our escape rooms require you to think your way out, not break your way out. You have 60 minutes, so be quick!

Reviewed By bhanson1986 - Wausau, United States

We had an absolute blast here! The Alice in Wonderland themed room was awesome, challenging, yet doable. Loved the split rooms and just had so much fun!

7. The Escape Game

300 E Broadway Mall of America, Space E300, Minneapolis, MN 55425-5514 +1 952-856-3374 [email protected] http://theescapegame.com/minneapolis/?utm_source=minneapolis-tripadvisor&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=tripadvisor
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5.0 based on 2,106 reviews

The Escape Game

The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on Mars trying to repair a spaceship or in a museum stealing back a piece of art.

Reviewed By Pioneer34644371369 - Edina, United States

We were looking for a family activity on an especially cold day. We ended up at The Escape Game at Mall of America. Our adventure room was Mission Mars. I was reluctant at first as I thought it would be very difficult. We all ended up having a lot of fun! Michael was a great guide with a lot of energy and the experience surpassed my expectations.

8. Escape the Room

923 Nicollet Mall Suite 375, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3286 +1 612-666-0077 [email protected] http://escapetheroom.com/minneapolis
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4.5 based on 702 reviews

Escape the Room

Escape the Room is a fun, interactive entertainment concept located in Minneapolis. While it looks like any other ordinary room, it’s actually a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families, co-workers or strangers. Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and Escape the Room. You have 60 minutes, so be quick! COVID 19: All games are private moving forward. The price per ticket fluctuates depending on how many people you have in your party. We are taking every precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests. Masks are required throughout the experience and in the lobby, gloves are available, and we have extended the time between games to allow proper ventilation and sanitization.

Reviewed By scottzimprich

Lots of fun, harder than I assumed , will be trying out other rooms they offer , if you like puzzles, you’ll love this adventure

9. U.S. Bank Stadium

401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1515 +1 612-777-8700 http://www.usbankstadium.com
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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.

10. Bad Axe Throwing

2505 Kennedy St NE Suite B, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2819 +1 844-818-0999 [email protected] https://badaxethrowing.com/locations/axe-throwing-minneapolis/
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4.5 based on 175 reviews

Bad Axe Throwing

Bad Axe Throwing Minneapolis is the top choice for birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties and team building or corporate events. Featured on the front page of the City Pages, we're the go-to destination for people looking for a great time. Our axe throwing coaches will teach you how to throw an axe while helping you improve your axe throwing technique and make you into an axe throwing pro in no time. We offer fun & unique axe throwing games as well as individual and team-based tournaments for an unforgettable experience.

Reviewed By bdrassal - Minnetrista, United States

My husband had his bday with his whole family, kids included, so much fun having Kelsey as our instructor, she made the experience awesome!

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