freebies include hot breakfast and weekday evening socials with snacks. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. polished suites offer free wifi, fully equipped kitchens, desks, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas, along with flat-screen tvs. there's also a business center, a convenience store and a 24-hour exercise room. a 9-minute walk from the government plaza's light rail station, this upscale all-suite hotel in the mississippi river front district is 3 miles from the walker art center. amenities include a relaxed restaurant/bar, an indoor pool and a hot tub. parking is available for a surcharge Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport 20 min
Lake Harriet (19 min) This lake is surrounded by parks & features beaches, trails, boating, a bandshell & skyline views. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (8 min) An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists. Minnehaha Falls (15 min) Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park. Stone Arch Bridge (5 min) Biking & walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls. Bde Maka Ska (13 min) Lake for canoeing, swimming & windsurfing, with adjacent parks & trails for biking, skating & more. Weisman Art Museum (6 min) This modern stainless steel & brick building houses American & contemporary paintings plus ceramics. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - Reservations Required (15 min) Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions. American Swedish Institute (9 min) Stately museum & culture center featuring Swedish history exhibits, a mansion & art classes. Lake of the Isles (13 min) Celebrated urban lake featuring an ice-skating rink, fishing pier, paved jogging paths & dog park. Saint Anthony Falls (5 min) Historic urban waterfall known for its hydroelectric dam & lock system & heritage trail loop. Mill City Museum (5 min) History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill. Mall of America® (16 min) Giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores, plus restaurants, a theme park, cinema & aquarium. Walker Art Center (9 min) Acclaimed venue featuring contemporary art in a variety of media, plus a sculpture garden & bistro. Guthrie Theater (7 min) Landmark venue for wide-ranging plays on 3 stages, full-service dining, several bars & river views. Minneapolis Institute of Art (9 min) 5,000-year span of fine & decorative arts on display from a mummy to paintings by European masters. |