Local Attractions
There are so many things to do and see in Minnesota! Here's a quick list of things to do, plus some Web sites that offer more information.
- Get tickets to a live performance of "A Prairie Home Companion"
- Take a ride down the mighty Mississippi River on an authentic riverboat
- Visit the SPAM© Museum in Austin, Minnesota
- Are you a shopaholic? Visit the Mall of America
- Explore your Swedish heritage, celebrate the culture that brought us Uff Da!, or shop for gifts and treats from all the Scandinavian countries
- Tour the city of Minneapolis on a Segway
Dog Parks
- The closest dog park to the Marriott Southwest is the 9-acre off-leash dog park at Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie, MN. Day passes are $5 and can be purchased at any staffed location in the park. Visit the park's page on the Three Rivers Park District Web site for information about the dog park and how to order seasonal park passes ($30).
- Minneapolis has four off-leash dog parks. You can purchase a permit online from the City Parks and Recreation Board.
Golf
- Seven public golf courses operated by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
- GolfMax list of golf courses, including online booking
- GolfLink's comprehensive list of Minneapolis area golf courses