The 11 Most Instagrammable Places in Minneapolis

Looking for Instagrammable places in Minneapolis to brighten up your feed? Then this guide has you covered! When you think “Minneapolis,” do you immediately think “freezing?” While that’s certainly accurate parts of the year, there’s much more to the story of this stunning (and frankly underrated) city than its brisk weather. Rather, it’s a vibrant metropolis chock-full of creatives with bright ideas, warm hearts, and an aptitude for making interior and exterior spaces welcoming and photogenic.

Speaking of photogenic, Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, is your backstage pass to the most stylish hidden gems in cities across the globe. Ahead, you’ll meet a few of our most exciting spaces in Minneapolis. This collection of the most Instagrammable places in Minneapolis will prove the so-called “mini Apple” isn’t so icy after all.  

1. Honor Prince’s memory by touring Paisley Park

Paisley Park is basically this generation’s Graceland, sacred to all who loved the genius Minneapolitan who tragically died well before his prime. Located just a 24-minute drive from the city center, Prince’s former residence-turned-museum is definitely one of Minneapolis’ most Instagrammable places. Your page will glow Prince purple when you post pics of his personal memorabilia, his private concert hall, wardrobe, motorcycles, and so much more. Bonus: Take a drive to the nearby house where “Purple Rain” was filmed, and photograph the outside. It’s at 3420 Snelling Avenue.

2. Enjoy pretzels and beer at a German-inspired event hall

The city of Minneapolis was founded on Dakota land by a slew of European settlers, many of whom hailed from what is now Germany. In honor of those Germans and their descendants – and of the beer they brew – check out this highly photographical venue in Whittier.

The walls are painted in vintage German pastel floral motifs, and the high ceilings allow for crisp lighting. An old school upright piano will make a nice background for photos of beer-buzzed friends singing traditional “lieder” songs, perhaps wearing lederhosen and brandishing pretzels. You know, if that’s your thing.  

3. Kick back and relax at a speakeasy-style lounge with VIP charm

For Instagram photos of the highest caliber, you’ll need an exquisite backdrop. Think Prohibition Era meets Steampunk meets contemporary audio-visual technology.

That’s what this multi-room event space in Minneapolis offers party hosts and their select invitees. Plus, you get some unique yet highly photogenic amenities of this upscale nightclub itself, like performance spaces and industrial workstations. All this combines to make for one of the most Instagrammable places in Minneapolis.

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4. Capture an unforgettable shot from the Stone Arch Bridge

Sure, St. Louis has its arch, but Minneapolis has the only slightly less impressive Stone Arch Bridge. The bridge spans the Mississippi River’s St. Anthony Falls, connecting two quaint parks – Father Hennepin Bluff Park and Mill Ruins Park.

Another of Minneapolis’ fine historic landmarks, the bridge falls under the National Parks system’s jurisdiction as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. The James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad company built it to carry passengers and cargo to the Union Station in the city center. Today the bridge hosts festivals and food trucks, fireworks, and arts fairs. And from the deck, you can see the skyline and many famous Minneapolis buildings.

5. Strike a pose with the statuary at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

You really can’t go wrong photographing the Walker Arts Center’s sculpture garden – indisputably one of the most Instagrammable places in Minneapolis. Entrance is free and the park is open 365 days a year, 6 a.m. to midnight.

Each of the 60 sculptures in the garden is highly photogenic, from the giant cherry in a spoon by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, to Robert Indiana’s iconic metal “Love” sculpture that was depicted for several years on US postage stamps. As you walk around the garden, you’ll realize that a lot of the art is familiar, maybe because it’s been featured in quite a number of indie flicks. 

6. Be inspired by jaw-dropping snapshots at Minnehaha Falls

It’s hard not to giggle at the name of this waterfall, named after an Indigenous woman in Longfellow’s “The Song of Hiawatha.” Harder still is keeping your jaw from dropping. The 53-foot waterfall is nothing shy of stunning, an implied entry on our list of the most Instagrammable places in Minneapolis.

Easily accessible right near the airport, the fall is surrounded by the equally picturesque 167-acre Minnehaha Regional Park. You can swim in the wading pools at the base of the waterfall, and then dry off and shoot the park’s forested gardens and historical buildings (in addition, of course, to the waterfall itself). 

7. Pay your respects at Lakewood Cemetery

If a cemetery could be fanciful and multicultural, it would be Lakewood. Seldom do you encounter a final resting place that hosts special events and historical tours, but here you can meander through the historic 1910 Byzantine-style chapel or wander on a PDF-guided memorial symbolism excursion. There’s even a trolley that takes folks around to visit graves or just savor the solemnity. It’s a highly striking site and widely considered a Minneapolis community treasure.

8. ‘Gram everything but the kitchen sink* at a classy kitchen studio with multiple sets

What do you get when you combine a creative studio with a fully functional kitchen space? Answer: a medley of highly photogenic nooks and a specialized chef’s kitchen, all situated in a vast space punctuated with stylish elements. The Foodist Studio is in St. Paul and boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, a lounge, workspaces, and sunlight galore. Plus, there’s no shortage of props and gear, adding yet another texture to the overall appeal of this welcoming space.

*Actually, you can take photos of the kitchen sink, too. It’s quite elegant, and just another element making this one of Minneapolis’ most Instagrammable places.

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9. Beautify your home with a picture of the Bob Dylan mural

Prince wasn’t the only super famous musician to come out of Minneapolis – Minnesotan Bob Dylan lived there for a while as a kid. Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra’s 2015 mural commemorating him is by far one of the best. It’s easy to get to, being just off the light rail downtown. And it’s hard to miss, considering that it’s five stories tall and a psychedelic circus of colors. Check it out on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Fifth Street South.

10. Geek out at this 80s-style classic video arcade and retro game lounge

If you’re looking for Instagrammable places in Minneapolis that showcase your inner gamer, then you’ll love our next venue suggestion. Two Bit Game Room is a 6,000-square-foot 80s-style arcade and gamer lounge in St. Paul with at least 50 arcade consoles, colorful lighting, and 80s and 90s memorabilia. Come for the photos, stay for the fun!

“Absolutely wonderful! The space was awesome,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “and he [Peter, the host] did a lot to make us feel welcome. The cat was amazing, and the owner was super helpful with everything. My family has already booked another party, and we plan to go back.”

11. Get colorful at this modern, bright, art-focused event space

Have we mentioned that we love a good mural? Well, we do. And this modern, bright, art-focused event space in the North Loop has a really colorful mural to serve as the perfect backdrop to your Instagram shoot. It’s part of a 2,695-square-foot venue that was once a Caribou Coffee warehouse and a storage space for the Vikings football team. What we think makes it the most Instagrammable is its myriad murals and high, shiny ceilings. It will definitely leave your followers wanting more!

Instagrammable places in Minneapolis: conclusion

We hope these Instagrammable places in Minneapolis were as exciting to you as they were to us! You can visit any of these spaces and create some Insta gold with ease.

But remember, if you prefer more private, unique quarters, head to Peerspace. We make it easy to find and book unique hidden gem spaces across the Twin Cities and beyond. And with new spaces added daily, it’s best to just keep an eye on our platform so that you get first dibs on all the hottest new venues before anyone else!

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