Minneapolis-St. Paul

Morning sun reflects off the downtown Minneapolis skyline / Groveland Media

A Vibrant Urban Center

Minnesota's capital city, St. Paul, and its biggest city, Minneapolis, stand side by side along the Mississippi River, and together, they teem with culture, unique cuisine and cosmopolitan fun. Visit major cultural institutions, savor the thriving food scene, explore some of the best parks in the nation, and play at world-class family-friendly attractions in both of these Twin Cities.

A kayaker on the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis

Head Outdoors

Soak up the sun alongside bridges, parks and waterways

Plan the Ultimate Twin Cities Trip

Minneapolis and St. Paul boast some of the Midwest's best cultural institutions, restaurants and sprawling green spaces

Minneapolis restaurant serves four plates of Vietnamese food on a wooden table

Must-Visit Restaurants in Minneapolis

From the nation's best Somali cuisine to classic diner fare and authentic birria tacos, here are 45 incredible Minneapolis restaurants to check out the next time you're in town.

Kids looking through glass at grizzly bears at the Minnesota Zoo

Kid-Friendly Faves

You’ll find plenty of fun things to do with the little ones in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Inspire wonder at a museum, splash around at an indoor waterpark, and come eye to eye with native and exotic animals at the Twin Cities' zoos and aquariums.

Twin Cities Food Halls

Minneapolis-St. Paul’s imaginative, diverse culinary scene shines at an array of food halls, from Keg and Case and the Hmongtown Marketplace in St. Paul to Midtown Global Market and Mercado Central in Minneapolis.