Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food and Drink
Patisserie 46
4552 Grand Ave SBest French pastries and croissants this side of Paris!
Tapas and wine in a small, intimate locally owned corner restaurant? Si por favor!
13 locals recommend
Rincón 38
3801 Grand Ave STapas and wine in a small, intimate locally owned corner restaurant? Si por favor!
Best hash browns I've ever had, and I make my own. One of the oldest counter-service joints in town, go for the dive breakfast and stay for the show.
17 locals recommend
Our Kitchen
813 W 36th StBest hash browns I've ever had, and I make my own. One of the oldest counter-service joints in town, go for the dive breakfast and stay for the show.
Breakfast on the patio overlooking the Mississippi River and oldest areas of Minneapolis. Going for breakfast? Try the tater tot breakfast casserole.
20 locals recommend
Wilde Cafe & Spirits
65 SE Main StBreakfast on the patio overlooking the Mississippi River and oldest areas of Minneapolis. Going for breakfast? Try the tater tot breakfast casserole.
Great for a pre-game brunch buffet or late night beer at the bar. Take a recommendation from the bartender, they are super knowledgeable about their brews.
16 locals recommend
Town Hall Brewery
1430 S Washington AveGreat for a pre-game brunch buffet or late night beer at the bar. Take a recommendation from the bartender, they are super knowledgeable about their brews.
Izzy's Ice Cream
1100 S 2nd StBest ice cream ever. Period.
Kingfield coffee is the best coffee drink ever. Visit any of the Five Watt locations to try it.
20 locals recommend
Five Watt Coffee, E Hennepin
861 E Hennepin AveKingfield coffee is the best coffee drink ever. Visit any of the Five Watt locations to try it.
Tenant Restaurant
4300 Bryant Ave SIntimate restaurant with great tasting menu.
Cuban hash and toast will transform your day. Great patio, fantastic unique "decor" and the food is awesome.
74 locals recommend
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave SCuban hash and toast will transform your day. Great patio, fantastic unique "decor" and the food is awesome.
Parks & Nature
From May to October, you'll find free concerts and movies. Trails and sailboats and people watching are abundant. Check out our favorite pastime and see one of the 10,000+ lakes in Minnesota.
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyFrom May to October, you'll find free concerts and movies. Trails and sailboats and people watching are abundant. Check out our favorite pastime and see one of the 10,000+ lakes in Minnesota.
Go for the Spoon & Cherry Bridge, stay for the big blue... rooster. Great spot to walk around and gaze at the view.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlGo for the Spoon & Cherry Bridge, stay for the big blue... rooster. Great spot to walk around and gaze at the view.
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha Drthe falls are iconic and the hiking is great too.
Gorgeous carpet of grass and perfectly manicured landscape. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to hang a hammock or play a lawn game, try Gold Medal.
39 locals recommend
Gold Medal Park
Second Street and 11th Avenue SouthGorgeous carpet of grass and perfectly manicured landscape. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to hang a hammock or play a lawn game, try Gold Medal.
The most picturesque place to walk or wheel across the river. Check out the beginnings of Minneapolis and take fantastic photos of the lick and dam, bridges spanning the river, downtown and the Mill District.
138 locals recommend
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveThe most picturesque place to walk or wheel across the river. Check out the beginnings of Minneapolis and take fantastic photos of the lick and dam, bridges spanning the river, downtown and the Mill District.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk to see a televised game and take a seat at the bar. The food and drink isn't anything to write home about but they do have several local brews and it's a nice way to wind down a day if you like watching the sport in season.
6 locals recommend
Harriet's Inn
4000 Lyndale Ave SWalk to see a televised game and take a seat at the bar. The food and drink isn't anything to write home about but they do have several local brews and it's a nice way to wind down a day if you like watching the sport in season.
Driftwood
4415 Nicollet AveWine, beer, music, and crazy mix of locals.
Our favorite watering hole. You know it’s good when the bartenders have worked there longer than new drinkers have been alive. Come for the location and stay for the strong drinks and local taps.
Lyon's Pub
16 South 6th StOur favorite watering hole. You know it’s good when the bartenders have worked there longer than new drinkers have been alive. Come for the location and stay for the strong drinks and local taps.
Great place to see a show. Check out the fun breweries and restaurants in the neighborhood while you are there.
18 locals recommend
Palace Theatre
17 W 7th PlGreat place to see a show. Check out the fun breweries and restaurants in the neighborhood while you are there.
Sightseeing
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdPrince. It's worth the trek to the suburbs.
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveGo check out the stars. Stay for a show.
Entertainment & Activities
See a Twins game, and bonus: third base line features one of the best views of downtown. The 4 bus goes right there.
236 locals recommend
Target Field
1 Twins WaySee a Twins game, and bonus: third base line features one of the best views of downtown. The 4 bus goes right there.
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveFootball!
TCF Bank Stadium
More Football!
CHS Field
360 N Broadway StSt. Paul Saints baseball - cheap and oh so fun.
If you're here for the great Minnesota Get Together, you must go. Food on a stick, craft beer, and people watching extraordinaire.
69 locals recommend
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave NIf you're here for the great Minnesota Get Together, you must go. Food on a stick, craft beer, and people watching extraordinaire.
Minnesota Twins baseball. If you like good baseball - sit on the third baseline and see the city of Minneapolis framed by this fantastic outdoor stadium.
236 locals recommend
Target Field
1 Twins WayMinnesota Twins baseball. If you like good baseball - sit on the third baseline and see the city of Minneapolis framed by this fantastic outdoor stadium.
Gopher football. Great to walk or bike to, enjoy Dinkytown while you are there.
71 locals recommend
TCF Bank Stadium
Gopher football. Great to walk or bike to, enjoy Dinkytown while you are there.
Allianz Field
400 Snelling Ave NSoccer. Wrapped in an iron nest and covered in nylon stockings.
Arts & Culture
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlModern Art. It's disturbing.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWorth checking out if you are into art.
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Sticonic theater and great views from every angle.
Minneapolis history... we've got a river, we've got wheat, let's make flour
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis history... we've got a river, we've got wheat, let's make flour
Minnesota Orchestra
1111 Nicollet MallShopping
Patina
1009 W Franklin AveBuying a gift and want something unique? This place never fails.
Used and new books, great selection and fun place to sit and read.
19 locals recommend
Magers and Quinn Booksellers
3038 Hennepin AveUsed and new books, great selection and fun place to sit and read.
International food representing our diverse population in Minneapolis, including Somali, East African, Latino, Scandinavian, Asian, Greek/Middle Eastern........ there is something for everyone in this restored old Sears' Catalog building. Also features a local food market, brewery, several gift shops and sometimes has live music or projected programs in a gathering area.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StInternational food representing our diverse population in Minneapolis, including Somali, East African, Latino, Scandinavian, Asian, Greek/Middle Eastern........ there is something for everyone in this restored old Sears' Catalog building. Also features a local food market, brewery, several gift shops and sometimes has live music or projected programs in a gathering area.