You don't have to travel far to feel like you've truly gotten away. Edina — a short drive from Minneapolis — offers couples a self-contained escape: world-class dining, boutique shopping, trail adventures, and hotel stays that leave nothing to be desired. Here are eight ways to plan the perfect Edina trip with your significant other.
1. Stay at The Westin Edina Galleria
The Westin Edina Galleria sets the tone from the moment you arrive. King suites feature separate living areas and the hotel's signature Heavenly Bed; club-level bookings add executive lounge access, robes, and complimentary snacks. On-site dining includes McCormick & Schmick's — oysters, dry-aged pork chops, lobster tail — and Prelude Bar for cocktails and café service. Book at the Westin Edina Galleria for easy access to the Galleria's shops and spa.
2. Indulge in Spa Treatments
Face Foundrié offers five "focused facials" that incorporate cryotherapy and Hungarian massage techniques, with add-ons including dermaplaning and LED light therapy — a targeted, results-driven alternative to a traditional spa day. For a longer retreat, Lili Spa's four-and-a-half-hour hydration escape begins with a Swedish massage and ends with a pedicure; a three-hour booster version is also available for those on a tighter schedule.
3. Shop Together
Edina's shopping districts cater equally well to both partners. Trailmark stocks Canada Goose and Patagonia for the outdoor-minded couple; PXG at Southdale Center — nearly 7,000 square feet, complete with a putting green and simulators — is a dream stop for golfers. At Nolan Mains, Flirt Boutique, Wild Ivy, and Scout offer a curated mix of fashion and lifestyle finds in a walkable complex at the heart of 50th & France.
4. Walk the Nine Mile Creek Trail
The Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail spans 15.3 miles connecting Edina with the Minnesota River Bluffs. A paved pathway, a new boardwalk segment, and an underpass beneath Highway 169 carry walkers and cyclists through wetlands and woodlands — an easy, scenic escape that never requires a car once you're on it.
5. Dinner at the RH Gallery Rooftop Restaurant
The RH Gallery at Southdale Center is one of the most architecturally striking restaurant settings in the metro. Nearly 60,000 square feet of gallery-meets-retail space leads upward to a rooftop restaurant where sunset views accompany shaved ribeye on charred garlic bread, roasted half chicken with garlic confit, and prosciutto boards. Reserve well ahead, especially on weekends.
6. New Orleans Night at Mr. Paul's Supper Club
Mr. Paul's Supper Club brings New Orleans to Edina with Creole crab cakes, chicken-fried boudin balls, and crawfish étouffée. Bittercube co-founder Nick Kosevich oversees a cocktail menu that spans NOLA classics like the Hurricane and Vieux Carré alongside house creations like the "Poor Trinity" and "Born on the Bayou." It's the kind of evening that doesn't end early.
7. Catch a Live Show
An Edina stay pairs perfectly with a night at one of Minneapolis's legendary music venues. First Avenue — where Prince and The Replacements built their legends — along with The Armory and Fine Line offer a constant stream of touring acts and local favorites. Check venue calendars for current shows before you book your trip.
8. Sunday Morning at Edina Grill
Close out the getaway with a proper Sunday breakfast at Edina Grill. The French toast chicken stack, smoked Scottish salmon scramble, and breakfast bowls built on brown rice, pinto beans, avocado, and a poached egg are the kind of morning food that makes you want to book a second stay. Mimosa flights and house-made Bloody Marys seal the deal.