Minneapolis prides itself on being an accessible destination, so travelers with access needs are well accounted for.

Take heed: if you play the game of “can I park in a metered spot without paying,” you’ll lose.īuses are equipped with ramps and drivers who are trained to assist passengers with boarding © miker / Shutterstock Accessible transportation in Minneapolis

Luckily, the prices aren’t too bad, and you can pay at the meter or use the handy MPLS parking app. In most neighborhoods, you’ll have no trouble finding free street parking, whereas the city’s spots are metered. The good news is, things are pretty cruisy the rest of the day. Road work is a seemingly unending mission around here, frequently causing delays and congestion, much to the dismay of Minneapolis locals. You might encounter the famous (and lamented) Interstate 35W traffic if heading north or south around rush hour, typically between 7am and 9 am or 4pm and 6pm. While the city’s infrastructure encourages bike and foot traffic, that changes when the temperature plunges below freezing, leading most to huddle up in cars and public transit with the heat blasting on high. Renting a car is a super viable option in Minneapolis, with well-maintained roads and highways that can take you across the whole city in a matter of 10 minutes. Interstate 35W is best avoided during rush hour when traffic congestion can be intense © Yatesh Singh / 500px Car Trust us, you’re going to appreciate them. When things get icy in winter, the city’s skyways (above-ground corridors that connect buildings) are a much-needed way to stay warm when getting around downtown. If you’re planning to hang out in nearby neighborhoods, heading there on foot is the way to go. Size-wise, Minneapolis is no Los Angeles, but it’s still big enough to render walking unviable when trying to cover the entire city.

Sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks are abundant, making it easy to pop on a good playlist and walk your way across town. Thanks to countless parks, lakes and charming avenues, walking is just about the best way to take in Minneapolis – in the warmer months, that is. Here are the best ways to get around Minneapolis. Visit in summer or fall and you’ll likely want to walk as much as possible, whereas in the dead of winter, you’ll see most folks hustling from building to building to stay warm. Despite the month, however, the city is pretty easy to navigate thanks to its grid layout, pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly paths, a wide-spanning public transit system, and plenty of rideshare availability. A city of starkly contrasting seasons, the best way to get around Minneapolis hinges on when you visit.

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