City in Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis for solo travelers
Is Minneapolis good for solo travel?
Lakes, bike trails, theaters and a strong food scene in a livable Midwest city. Summers are lovely; winters are very cold and long. Most useful with a car, but downtown and light rail are easy.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable in busy areas. Use rideshare late, watch drinks and avoid empty transit stops at night. |
How to meet people in Minneapolis
Run clubs and brewery nights in Northeast, lake paddling groups, comedy and live music, Meetup groups, and skyway coworking events.
Good things to do alone
- Bike or walk around Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska
- See a show at the Guthrie or First Avenue
- Visit the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden
- Eat on Eat Street and Midtown Global Market
- Skate or ski in winter at Theodore Wirth Park
Where to stay in Minneapolis
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| North Loop | Restaurants, bars, riverside paths and warehouse lofts |
| Uptown / Lyn-Lake | Lakes, nightlife and cafés; walkable and bike-friendly |
| Downtown / Skyway | Hotels, theaters and sports; skyways link buildings in winter |
| Northeast (Nordeast) | Breweries, arts and local bars |
| Whittier / Eat Street | Diverse food, near the Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Minneapolis | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Minneapolis good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Lakes, bike trails, theaters and a strong food scene in a livable Midwest city.
How do you meet people in Minneapolis?
Run clubs and brewery nights in Northeast, lake paddling groups, comedy and live music, Meetup groups, and skyway coworking events. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Minneapolis?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Minneapolis safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable in busy areas. Use rideshare late, watch drinks and avoid empty transit stops at night.
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Sources
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