Minnesota Road Trip: 3 Perfect Days in Minneapolis! 🚗✨

Spent Labor Day weekend driving 8 hours to explore the Land of 10,000 Lakes—and nailed every stop on my list! Here’s the ultimate chill-but-packed itinerary: 🌳 Day 1: Art & Icons 📍 Minneapolis Sculpture Garden FREE entry! 🎫 Star attraction: The giant "Spoonbridge and Cherry" 🥄🍒 (prime photo op!). Parking: $4/2hrs (pay via app). ⛪ Basilica of St. Mary Just an 8-min walk from the garden. 🌉 Stone Arch Bridge / Mill Ruins Park Scenic dam views + downtown skyline strolls. 🎓 Day 2: Campus Vibes 📍 University of Minnesota Parking hack: Church Street Garage ($1/hr! 🅿️). Explored Northrop area—so spacious and pretty! 😍 🖼️ Weisman Art Museum FREE + futuristic Frank Gehry design. 🏛️ Day 3: Culture Deep Dive 📍 Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) FREE + massive collections (don’t miss the East Asian wing with Chinese gardens & tatami rooms!). Street parking available. 🛏️ Stay: Best Western Cozy, well-located, and budget-friendly. #MinnesotaTravel #WeekendGetaway #ArtAndNature #TwinCities #RoadTripVibes