Unique Things to Do in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN's most unique experiences include Can Can Wonderland, City of Saint Paul - Como Park, Dangerous Man Brewing Company, First Avenue & 7th St Entry, and Mill City Museum.

10 places3 freeOct 2026
Nickelodeon Universe

Indoor theme park. In a mall. Seven acres. Your kids will not believe it exists.

5000 Center Ct, Bloomington, MN 55425 · Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm · Ages 2+

$52.49
Mill City Museum

Built inside the ruins of an exploded flour mill. The Flour Tower ride takes you through eight stories of milling history.

704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Thu-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mon-Wed · Ages 0+

$12
Can Can Wonderland

Artist-designed mini golf, 125+ free-play arcade games, and kids' karaoke. Under 5 free. 21+ only after 9pm Fri/Sat.

755 Prior Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104 · Tue-Thu 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-7pm · Ages 0+

$15-19
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Jim Lupient Water Park

Giant pool with three water slides, splash pad, and 18-hole mini golf. All free.

1615 Hillside Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 · Daily during summer — check Park Board schedule

Free
City of Saint Paul - Como Park

Beyond the zoo: paddleboats, free pool, picnic areas, a Japanese garden, disc golf, and a historic streetcar.

1199 Midway Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN 55103 · Daily 7am-10pm

Free
First Avenue & 7th St Entry

Where Prince filmed Purple Rain — exterior stars mark every sold-out artist

701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Box office Mon-Fri 10am-6:30pm; shows nightly

$15-60
Uptown Theater

1916 movie theater with original ornate details — reopened 2023 with modern sound

2900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · Show nights, check schedule

$20-75
Paisley Park

Where Prince recorded Purple Rain — tours only, book ahead

7801 Audubon Rd, Chanhassen, MN 55317 · Mon, Thu-Sun 8:30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 7pm), closed Tue-Wed

$75-199
Stone Arch Bridge

Only stone arch bridge ever built across the Mississippi — 2,100 feet, free to walk

100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Daily 6am-midnight

Free
Dangerous Man Brewing Company

Draft-only small-batch beers available nowhere else — cash only, board games, BYOF

1300 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · Tue-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-8pm, closed Mon

$6-10