A weekend in Edina is the right amount of time to see everything the city does best without rushing any of it. Friday evening sets the tone with arrival and dinner; Saturday digs into the full Edina experience from farmers market to dinner reservations; Sunday offers a relaxed close with brunch and a final round of browsing before heading home. The Westin Edina Galleria makes the ideal home base — it connects directly to the Galleria and puts you within walking distance of the city's best.

A weekend in Edina is the right amount of time to see everything the city does best without rushing any of it.

Friday Evening: Arrive & Settle In

Check in to The Westin Edina Galleria and take a few minutes to orient yourself — the hotel connects directly to the Galleria, so dinner options are immediately at hand. Friday evening is low-key by design: a welcome dinner, a first walk through the Galleria, and an early night to set up a full Saturday.

  • Check in to The Westin Edina Galleria
  • Dinner at a Galleria restaurant or a quick trip to 50th & France for a walk-in-friendly option
  • Evening stroll through the Galleria's retail floor to plan Saturday's shopping
  • Nightcap at the hotel bar or a nearby cocktail lounge

Saturday: The Full Edina Day

Saturday is the centerpiece of the weekend. Start at the Edina Farmers Market at Centennial Lakes Park (in season), then move through the 50th & France district for the morning, lunch in the Galleria, an afternoon at the park, and an evening dinner reservation at one of the city's best restaurants.

  • Morning: Edina Farmers Market at Centennial Lakes Park — fresh produce, flowers, local vendors
  • Mid-morning: walk the 50th & France corridor — boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops
  • Lunch: sit-down restaurant at 50th & France or the Galleria
  • Afternoon: Centennial Lakes Park — paddleboats, walking paths, and open green space
  • Late afternoon: Galleria shopping — curated apparel, home goods, and gifts
  • Evening: dinner reservation at 50th & France — book ahead
  • Post-dinner: Puttshack at Southdale Center or a walk back through the Promenade to the hotel

Sunday: Brunch & Departure

Sunday morning in Edina is quieter and all the better for it. A relaxed brunch, a final pass through any shops you missed, and an unhurried checkout makes for a satisfying close to the weekend.

  • Brunch at a 50th & France restaurant or a Galleria café
  • Final boutique browsing at 50th & France or the Galleria
  • Stop by Southdale Center if you want to add a larger-format shopping loop before heading out
  • Checkout from The Westin Edina Galleria and head home via I-494 or Hwy 100
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