University of Minnesota Parent Guide
Places to Visit During Parents Weekend
Coffman Memorial Union
This one building offers numerous activities to keep you occupied. Stop in the Bookstore for some electronics and get a t-shirt to show your school pride. Check out the Whole Music Club which features local bands and artists.
The Bell Museum of Natural History
The Bell Museum was established with the intent to collect, preserve, and display Minnesota’s diverse animal and plant life for public appreciation, so don’t miss out on the outstanding art collections and environmental exhibits of our campus’s own natural history museum.
Explore Campus
Check out the new Science Teaching and Student Services Building on East Bank. This futuristic looking building houses the Center for Academic Planning & Exploration, Career Services Center, and One Stop Student Services.
St. Paul
Stop by the Minnesota Capitol and see where the politics heat up or visit the Science Museum’s Omnitheater for an exhilarating experience.
Visit Dinkytown
Explore this area located north of the East Bank campus where plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shops are located.
Downtown Minneapolis
Visit the Hennepin County Library, historical Orpheum and State Theatres, or just walk around and enjoy the busy atmosphere.
Mall of America
Affectionately called MOA, this enormous mall has something for the entire family; food, shopping, rides at Nickelodeon Universe, a movie theatre, and even sharks and jellyfish at Sea Life Aquarium.
