What to do in Minneapolis when it rains
Don't let the rain stop you in Minneapolis — the museums, galleries and indoor markets are the dry, unhurried heart of the city on a wet day.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
- Walker Art Center 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
- Mill City Museum 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
- American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
- Weisman Art Museum 333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
- Foshay Museum and Observation Deck 821 S Marquette Ave 30th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
- Northern Clay Center 2424 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
- Textile Center 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
- Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
- Hideaway - Dinkytown 1309 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
- Odd Mart 2520 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405, USA
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Historic Stone Arch Bridge 100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
- American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
- Spoonbridge and Cherry 14357 Loring Greenway, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
- Prince Mural 101 N 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
- Music Wall 94 S 10th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
- Purcell-Cutts House 2328 Lake Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55405, USA
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Trader Joe's 721 Washington Ave S Ste 101, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
- Whole Foods Market 222 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
- Midtown Global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
- Minneapolis Farmers Market 312 East Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405, USA
- Mercado Central 1515 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
- Fresh Thyme Market 24 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Hen House Eatery 114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
- Isles Bun & Coffee 1424 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
- Midtown Global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
- FRGMNT Coffee - St. Anthony Main 43 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
- Aster Cafe 125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
- McDonald's 1425 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Karmel Mall 2910 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
- 24 Somali Mall 912 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
- Plaza Mexico 417 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
- Nicollet Mall 505 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
- The Quarry Shopping Center 1520-1730 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
- PwC Plaza 45 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
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