Minnesota Zoo

#1 Chain of Lakes Described on by one resident as, "A must for visitors who wish to understand our city," no trip to the Land of 10,000 Lakes is complete without a ... Read more » Geoffrey Kuchera / Shutterstock

#2 Stone Arch Bridge The Stone Arch Bridge is a must-see for any architecture buff. This 2,100-foot granite and limestone bridge (featuring a total of 23 arches) was constructed in 1883 and was ... Read more » photo.ua / Shutterstock

#3 Guthrie Theater Named for founder Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the downtown theater is one of the nation's most renowned and one of the city's most beloved treasures. Opening in 1963 with ... Read more » Mark Vancleve / Courtesy of the Guthrie Theater

#4 Mill City Museum To learn more about Minneapolis' industrious past, take some time to tour the Mill City Museum. Situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River and housed in what was once ... Read more » Courtesy the Minnesota Historical Society

#5 Minneapolis Institute of Art Sheltering more than 83,000 works of art that span more than 5,000 years, the Minneapolis Institute of Art is the place to go if you're an art ... Read more » Mykl Roventine / Flickr

#6 Mall of America If you're facing a rainy day or simply can't bear the weight of your wallet, the largest shopping mall in the country is a welcome distraction. With more ... Read more » Jeffrey J Coleman / Shutterstock

#7 Minnehaha Park Sprawling along the banks of the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park offers respite from the fast-paced atmosphere of Minneapolis. Situated about 6 miles southeast of central Minneapolis, the 193-acre park is ... Read more » Joseph Scott Photography / Shutterstock

#8 Walker Art Center Even if you're not incredibly passionate about art, a spin through the Walker Art Center is worth a few hours. It's famous for its collection of modern and ... Read more » photo.ua / Shutterstock

#9 Midtown Global Market If you're looking for a more unique shopping experience, skip the Mall of America and head to the Midtown Global Market, where more than 50 vendors sell food and ... Read more » Meet Minneapolis / Flickr

#10 Minnesota Zoo Situated about 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis in the suburb of Apple Valley, this 485-acre complex shelters an impressive menagerie of more than 4,700 animals — from camels ... Read more » Courtesy the Minnesota Zoo

#11 Historic Fort Snelling Established in the early 19th century as a frontier outpost, Fort Snelling is the oldest structure in Minnesota. Its perch over the converging point of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers ... Read more » Karla Caspari / Shutterstock

#12 Weisman Art Museum Designed by famed avant-garde architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum is the place to go for a glimpse at some of the USA's most renowned contemporary art. Here ... Read more » Sophie James / Shutterstock

# American Swedish Institute Read more » Courtesy American Swedish Institute

# Minnesota Children's Museum Read more » Courtesy Minnesota Children's Museum

# Target Field Read more » NickeyNickey / Flickr