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Hotel at a Glance: Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown

The Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown’s location is tough to beat. Its centralized spot puts guests within walking distance of some of the Twin Cities’ biggest draws, such as Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, and the Target Center, as well as the bustling theaters, clubs, and bars along Hennepin Avenue. After a long day of exploring the city, visitors can retreat to their comfortable guest rooms, where whimsical cartoons of mixtapes nod to the Cities’ musical heritage.

• In-room amenities: free WiFi, Lavazza coffee, Rishi tea, and an iHome radio
• Farm-to-table cuisine is served downstairs at FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar for every meal of the day, from breakfast to late-night bar noshes.
• Walk straight to the Minneapolis Skyway, a system of elevated pedestrian walkways linking downtown businesses, straight from the hotel.
• Catch a show at the iconic First Avenue concert venue, a five-minute walk away, which you may recognize from Prince’s Purple Rain.
• Toss your hat in the air beside the city’s beloved bronze statue of Mary Tyler Moore, which is now housed inside the Minneapolis Visitor Information Center, about 0.2 miles away.

Downtown Minneapolis: Thriving Performing-Arts Scene near Idyllic Lakes

Downtown Minneapolis is more than just the geographic epicenter of the city—it’s the cultural heart too. Sports venues home to the Timberwolves, Vikings, and Twins neighbor the lively nightclubs of the Warehouse District and the neon-lit marquees of the Hennepin Theater District. In recent years, the city’s arts scene has gotten a lot of attention, and for good reason: Minneapolis has more live theater shows per capita than any other US city except New York. Additionally, dozens of eclectic galleries complement the wide-ranging exhibits at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, which showcases everything from Japanese woodcut prints to turn-of-the-century European advertisements.

To navigate downtown with ease, step into the Skyway, the city’s ingenious solution to harsh Minnesota winters. The Skyway is a network of indoor, aboveground tunnels connecting a slew of buildings downtown. A popular stop along the way is Nicollet Mall, a shopping thoroughfare where cars are not allowed. This is where you’ll find the iconic statue of Mary Tyler Moore tossing her 10-gallon Stetson into the air.

Nicknamed “The City of Lakes,” Minneapolis has 22 natural bodies of water within the city limits. A 10-minute drive from downtown brings you to the picturesque Chain of Lakes, which are surrounded by 12 miles of walking and biking paths. In the summer, the Lake Harriet band shell hosts summer concerts, which frequently include the renowned Minnesota Orchestra.