1 day · Minneapolis-Saint Paul itinerary

Minneapolis in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in the Twin Cities? Skyline, history and a waterfall. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Trolley
  2. 2Mill City
  3. 3Minnehaha
  4. 4Evening

Morning: a trolley tour

The skyline, riverfront and lakes.

Midday: the Mill City

The historic flour-mill riverfront.

Afternoon: Minnehaha Falls

The city’s beloved waterfall.

Minneapolis in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Minneapolis in one day?
Yes — a trolley tour, a Mill City walk and Minnehaha Falls fill one perfect day.
What is the best one-day experience?
A narrated trolley tour, covering the skyline, riverfront and lakes.
Is one day enough?
One day covers Minneapolis; add a day for the Mall of America and Saint Paul.