Welcome to Edina! Just southwest of downtown Minneapolis, Edina is far more than a quiet suburb — it's a genuine destination, home to walkable shopping districts, chef-driven restaurants, beautifully kept parks, and a full calendar of year-round events. This official guide is your starting point: where to stay, where to eat, where to shop, what to do, and how to make the most of a visit in any season.
50th & France
A walkable, brick-lined district straddling the Edina–Minneapolis border, 50th & France pairs independent boutiques with some of the metro's most talked-about restaurants. It's the kind of place to park once and spend an afternoon drifting between shops, cafes, and sidewalk patios.
- Shop — boutiques like King Brothers Clothiers, bluebird, Studiiyo23, Shop in the City, and Coccinella
- Dine — Mr. Paul's Supper Club, RaagOn50th, Bellecour, and Thérèse
Southdale Center
Opened in 1956, Southdale Center was the first fully enclosed, climate-controlled shopping mall in the United States — a landmark that reshaped American retail. A major renovation has brought in luxury and contemporary brands alongside standout dining.
- Shop — luxury houses (Burberry, David Yurman, Max Mara, Moncler) plus contemporary labels (Aritzia, Reformation)
- Dine — RH Rooftop Restaurant, Puttshack, Rustica, People's Organic, and Kowalski's Market
Galleria Edina
A refined collection of boutiques and showrooms that opened in the early 1970s, the Galleria blends fashion and home design with a strong dining lineup — all under one roof and connected to the Westin Edina Galleria.
- Fashion — MILLE, Jaxen Grey, Sweet Ivy, Trailmark, New Balance
- Home — Arhaus, Boll & Branch, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn
- Dine — CōV, Pittsburgh Blue, CRAVE, and Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
Self-Care & Wellness
Edina's wellness scene runs from quick refreshers to full spa days — vitamin infusions, modern skincare, lymphatic therapies, and a long-standing full-service salon and spa.
- DRIPBaR — vitamin and hydration infusions
- LASÉRIE — skincare and laser treatments
- Lymph Lounge — lymphatic drainage
- Spalon Montage — hair, skin, massage, and nails
Centennial Lakes Park
A 24-acre green space at the center of the city, Centennial Lakes is Edina's beloved gathering place — a looping lakeside path, summer paddleboats, winter ice skating, an 18-hole putting course, and the seasonal Edina Farmers Market.
It also anchors the events calendar, hosting Grooves & Foods concerts, the Torchlight Concert and Lighthouse Night, and the Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival with its 250-plus artists.
Family Fun & The Great Outdoors
Families have no shortage of options: the Edina Aquatic Center brings waterslides and diving boards in summer, while Edinborough Park's indoor Adventure Peak climbing structure is a rainy-day favorite year-round.
Outdoors, the paved Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail winds through wooded corridors, Braemar Park spans 500-plus acres with a championship golf course, and neighborhood gems like Arneson Acres, Bredesen Park, and Van Valkenburg Park (with an off-leash dog area) round out the green space.
Annual Events
- Spring — the Flower Show at Galleria Edina and Style Edina at the Westin
- Summer — the Edina Art Fair at 50th & France (250+ artists) and the 4th of July Parade
- Fall — the Fall Into the Arts Festival and the Edina Car Show
- Year-round — Centennial Lakes concerts and holiday celebrations
Where to Stay
Two hotels anchor a stay in Edina. The Westin Edina Galleria offers contemporary rooms connected directly to Galleria shopping and dining, while Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Edina provides spacious suites with kitchens and complimentary breakfast — ideal for longer or family stays.
