The Minnesota Department of Revenue's Minneapolis fact sheet (revised February 2025) totals the lodging tax at 12.025% for properties with 50 rooms or less and 15.025% for more than 50 rooms, built on the 6.875% state sales tax plus county, city and metro-area taxes; Metro Transit lists a $2.00 local fare and a $4.00 All-Day Pass; and the Walker Art Center lists adult admission at $18. NOAA's Minneapolis/St. Paul normals give a July high of 83.4°F and a January high of 23.6°F. We read the Revenue sheet directly and the Metro Transit and Walker prices through search summaries.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | A transit-served city base and museums |
| Trade-offs | Layered lodging taxes; very cold winters |
| Getting around | Metro Transit: $2.00 ride, $4 day pass |
| Key places | Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden |
| Nearby | St. Paul |
What to see and do
Prices are from the operators' pages as summarized by search (read October 20, 2026); confirm hours and current prices. The Walker lists free Thursday nights and first Saturdays, and the Sculpture Garden as always free.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.