Experts' Choice Award University of Minnesota
What the experts agree on
UMN's sprawling riverside campus blends three standout museums with scenic grounds spanning 1,000+ acres of woods, prairies, and gardens—plus quirky traditions that keep visitors curious.
“No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Lonely Planet "The University of Minnesota, by the river southeast of Minneapolis' center, is one of the USA's largest campuses, with some 50,000 students." Full review
Where "More than 1,000 acres of rolling hills, woods, prairies and gardens. Tours available. A main building contains a gift shop, conservatory, library and tea room." Full review
Frommer's "The UMN offers three significant museums -- the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History, the University Art Gallery, and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum." Full review
National Geographic+1 612-625-5000
Between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
