Once a flour-milling centre, visitors travel to Minneapolis today for culture. Art, theatre, history and fine dining await those with airline tickets to Minneapolis, in the Riverfront District, Downtown and Uptown.

Things to do

Buy a ticket to Minneapolis' best art museums in Loring Park and Uptown or learn Minneapolis' history in the Riverfront District. Take the kids to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley or relax at Lake Calhoun. There's something for everyone in Minneapolis.

Shopping

Visit one of the world's largest shopping venues, the Mall of America, with over 500 stores. A flight to Minneapolis means you can visit the trendy shops of Uptown for housewares, clothing and gifts made by local Scandinavians.

Restaurants

See the world in Minneapolis' restaurants. Take a flight to Minneapolis' version of Spain at Solera or Italian D'Amico Cucina in the Theatre District. Travel to Minneapolis Uptown's French Café Barbette or tropical Chino Latino.

Nightlife

Live entertainment thrives in the Riverfront and Theatre Districts. Get a ticket to Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater or State Theatre, enjoy live music at the Dakota Jazz Club or Latin dancing at Babalú. Have a drink at NBA City or Martini Blu Downtown.

When to go

KLM and partners have frequent flights to Minneapolis. Book Minneapolis airline tickets in summer for the Uptown Art Fair or Minnesota State Fair. Or stay after the holidays in Minneapolis for the Winter Carnival in St. Paul.