You don't have to travel far to feel like you've gotten away. Edina's combination of a flagship full-service hotel, connected luxury shopping, acclaimed restaurants, and a destination spa gives it the essential ingredients for a memorable weekend that feels genuinely indulgent — without the flight, the long drive, or the unpacking-in-a-strange-city anxiety. Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girls' weekend built around shopping and spa, or a family outing that mixes adventure with comfort, Edina is the kind of place that rewards a two-night stay. Note: specific package details and pricing change seasonally — contact The Westin Edina Galleria or check current offers directly for the latest promotions.
Shop & Stay Weekends
The most natural Edina weekend package puts The Westin Edina Galleria at its center: check in Friday afternoon, browse the Galleria's boutiques and The Mall at Southdale Saturday, and return to the hotel for a post-shopping dinner and cocktail. The Galleria's mix of luxury retail — from fashion to home goods to specialty stores — makes a focused shopping weekend genuinely satisfying.
50th & France adds another dimension to the shopping weekend. The boutiques and specialty shops along the France Avenue corridor are distinct from the Galleria's anchored retail — smaller, more independent, and often worth an entire morning of browsing. A Saturday that begins at 50th & France and ends at the Galleria covers two genuinely different shopping experiences within a mile of each other.
Romance & Spa Escapes
Edina is well-configured for a romantic weekend getaway. The Westin Edina Galleria provides a polished hotel experience with a room that feels like a real retreat, and the city's dining scene offers enough variety to anchor two or three memorable dinners. A spa visit at the Lifetime Fitness Spa at the Galleria — directly accessible from the hotel — rounds out a romance-focused itinerary that requires no car between check-in and checkout.
For a more curated experience, combining a spa morning with a long dinner at one of Edina's top restaurant tables and a nightcap at the Westin bar is an itinerary that lands well for anniversaries, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a step above the everyday. Package details and romance amenities vary — contact the hotel directly for current offers.
- Westin Edina Galleria — upscale rooms and a full bar for a romantic home base
- Lifetime Fitness Spa at the Galleria — accessible directly from the hotel
- Edina dining scene — acclaimed restaurants within walking distance or a short drive
- 50th & France — a walkable evening stroll and dining corridor
Family & Activity Weekends
A family weekend in Edina can be built around a mix of outdoor activity and indoor comfort. Centennial Lakes Park is an easy first stop — the skating rink operates in winter and the paddle boats and walking paths take over in summer. The Nine Mile Creek Trail system offers a longer leg-stretcher for families with bikes or strollers, and the Mall at Southdale provides a full indoor activity option when the weather is uncooperative.
Puttshack at Southdale Center is a standout addition for families: tech-enhanced mini golf paired with a full food and drink menu makes for an evening activity that works across ages. It's the kind of thing that turns a hotel stay into an actual family memory.
Pairing a night or two at a family-friendly hotel in the Edina/Southdale corridor with a Saturday at the Edina Farmers Market (summer and fall) and a Sunday morning at the Galleria before heading home is a low-effort, high-reward weekend template for Metro area families. Packages in this category are illustrative — contact hotels directly for current family rate options.
