Graves 601 Wyndham Grand Hotel

See the Minnesota Twins play "Touch 'Em All."

The options for things to do while you are our guest here at the Graves 601 Wyndham Grand hotel are as varied as the city itself. Sports lovers will enjoy seeing the Vikings, Timberwolves or Twins playing to win. Minneapolis means "city of lakes," so for those who like doing more than just watching, check out the local parks and yes, 16 city lakes. They're a great choice for all kinds of fun outdoor activities. Kids of all ages will love the Minnesota Zoo, with its six unique themed areas and more than 2,300 animals. There's just nothing like it. A visit to Minneapolis is a great chance to enjoy some world-class art. Stroll through the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden or stop by the Minneapolis Institute of Art and explore its collection of more than 80,000 objects. See who's performing at Orchestra Hall, State Theater and the Orpheum Theater. Those who enjoy shopping can spend a day at the epic Mall of America, or the more up-scale Gaviidae Common.

Arts & Cultural

Frederick R Weisman Art Museum

This little gem of a venue was designed by none other than world-class architect Frank Gehry. And features his signature stainless steel skin. Admission is free to see what's on display from their 20,000+ item collection.

Guthrie Theater

The Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963, is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. By presenting both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures, the Guthrie illuminates the common humanity connecting Minnesota to the people of the world.

Hennepin Theatre District

See shows at the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres. The Trust's activities include Broadway touring productions, concerts, comedy, speakers and other variety entertainment, plus educational initiatives.

Orchestra Hall

It's the home of the internationally acclaimed Minnesota Orchestra and outstanding classical music performances since 1974. The Hall is also home to a new three-concert jazz series.

Orpheum Theatre

This grand theater first opened in 1921 and has been completely restored. It seats 2,600 and is the place to see lavish Broadway tours.

Pantages Theatre

The Pantages, which now seats 1,014, opened in 1916 as a vaudeville house and was part of impresario Alexander Pantages' renowned consortia of theatres. After a $9.5 million renovation, it hosts theater, live music, dance performances and more.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

It's the place to see one of the finest encyclopedic art collections in the country. The MIA houses nearly 100,000 works of art, representing more than 5,000 years of world history. What's more, it's free.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

At 11 acres, it's one of the largest urban sculpture gardens in the United States. Don't miss its centerpiece: the huge Spoonbridge and Cherry.

State Theater

This Italian Renaissance stunner, which seats 2,181, opened in 1921 and was then considered the most technologically advanced and elaborate theatre in the United States. Today it's been fully restored and waiting to impress you.

Walker Art Center

One of the nation's most renowned contemporary art museums – in fact, it's considered one of the nation's "big five." See works by Hopper, O'Keeffe, Warhol and more.

Points of Interest

Mill City Museum

An attraction for all ages, Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis, recognized across the nation and around the world as "Mill City."

Minneapolis Convention Center

This is the largest indoor, contiguous convention center in the upper Midwest. This quadruple-domed building has 480,000 square feet of trade show space and so much more.

Minneapolis Parks & Lakes

Minneapolis means the City of Lakes, but you will also find a variety of inviting paths, regional parks, neighbor parks, recreation centers and more.

Minnesota Zoo

See nearly 450 species in six spectacular themed areas such as: the Tropics Trail, Russia's Grizzly Coast and more.

Stone Arch Bridge

Opened in 1883, it's a former railroad bride that crosses the Mississippi River at St. Anthony's Falls and is 2,100 feet long. Today, this beautiful landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Shopping

Gaviidae Common

Unique, upscale shopping spread over two city blocks in the heart of downtown, featuring Neiman Marcus, Off-Fifth Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, and many specialty stores.

Mall of America

The largest enclosed shopping mall in the United States, home to more than 520 shops, restaurants and services.

Minneapolis City Center

Located in the heart of downtown, between Hennepin Avenue and Nicollet Mall, City Center offers service and convenient retail. Check out Brooks Brothers, Marshall's and other shops.

Sports & Amusement

Metrodome/Mall of America Field

About 73 million people have visited the Metrodome since it opened in 1982, making it the country's most versatile, heavily used stadium. Home to the NFL Minnesota Vikings.

Target Center

Home to the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA Minnesota Lynx professional basketball teams, and a popular concert venue.

Target Field

New outdoor stadium and home of Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins.

Xcel Energy Center

Xcel Energy Center is regarded as one of the finest arenas in the world and serves as home of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and National Lacrosse League's Minnesota Swarm.