Edina, Minnesota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Edina (pronouced ee-DIGH-nuh) is a suburb in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Edina

Edina Mill Site

The site of a former gristmill, which was built in the 1850s and demolished in 1932. The site has foundation markers outlining where the mill was located, along with informational exhibits.

Edina Cinema

Four-screen cinema in the 50th and France district.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Minneapolis)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 7 mi away (major hub). Directions
STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 57 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Edina Mill Site
Lunch Convention Grill
Afternoon Edina Cinema

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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See

See Edina Mill Site

The site of a former gristmill, which was built in the 1850s and demolished in 1932. The site has foundation markers outlining where the mill was located, along with informational exhibits.

📍 near W 50th St and Browndale Ave⚠ Last checked May 2015 — confirm before you go

Maps

Do

Do Edina Cinema

Four-screen cinema in the 50th and France district.

📍 3911 W 50th Stat France Ave; Bus: 6, 46☎ +1 952 920-8796

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Buy

Shop Southdale Center

Southdale opened in 1956 and is the oldest fully-enclosed shopping mall in the United States. Anchored by Macy's.

bound by 66th St, 69th St, France Ave, and York Ave🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM☎ +1 952 925-7874⚠ Last checked Mar 2020 — confirm before you go

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Shop The Galleria

A more upscale counterpart to Southdale.

bound by 69th St, 70th St, France Ave, and York Ave🕒 Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-6PM☎ +1 952 925-4321⚠ Last checked Oct 2017 — confirm before you go

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Eat

Eat Convention Grill

BurgersAmerican

Old fashioned 1930s American diner with burgers, fries, and milkshakes.

📍 3912 Sunnyside Rdat France Ave; Bus: 6🕒 Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-11PM☎ +1 952 920-6881

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Sleep

In addition to the following, there are also quite a few hotels clustered around Interstate 494 and Highway 100, just barely outside the Edina city limits in Bloomington.