Guidebook for Minneapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SRetro, 1960's "cheap" movie theatre within biking distance.
Town Hall Brewery
1430 S Washington AveClose brewery with some good local stuff on tap.
Arts & Culture
World-class! Great views of the Mississippi from the Endless Bridge up the long escalators. Open to the public.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StWorld-class! Great views of the Mississippi from the Endless Bridge up the long escalators. Open to the public.
A bit pricey but known as one of the premier modern art museums.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlA bit pricey but known as one of the premier modern art museums.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SFree and lovely!
Parks & Nature
Gold Medal Park
Second Street and 11th Avenue SouthNice, grassy downtown park with sights of the Mississippi River.
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayGreat for running, biking, or walking!
Shopping
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayEasy metro ride on the blue line metro.
Top Restaurants
Excellent spots unique to the Twin Cities
W. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby AveClassy, with great food
Handsome Hog
173 Western Avenue NorthTasty southern fare
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveExcellent local chain with Creole-inspired food.
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
3675 Minnehaha AveGreat local spot. Recommend the broasted chicken!
Sonora Grill
Excellent trendy Mexican with a full bar. The pork sandwich is amazing.
Food scene
Within biking distance. The BEST cinnamon rolls we know of. It is near Lake of the Isles too, which is a fun bike trip.
39 locals recommend
Isles Bun & Coffee
1424 W 28th StWithin biking distance. The BEST cinnamon rolls we know of. It is near Lake of the Isles too, which is a fun bike trip.
Within biking distance. One of our premiere coffee shops in Minneapolis.
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | North Loop
Within biking distance. One of our premiere coffee shops in Minneapolis.
Biking distance. Our guests love this ice cream place. Try the raspberry chip ice cream!
30 locals recommend
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Shop
4321 Upton Ave SBiking distance. Our guests love this ice cream place. Try the raspberry chip ice cream!
Walking distance. We love the corn pancakes here! This place is a guest favorite.
22 locals recommend
Maria's Cafe
1113 E Franklin AveWalking distance. We love the corn pancakes here! This place is a guest favorite.
Norway House
913 E Franklin AveWalking distance. Closest cafe.
Pow Wow Grounds
1414 E Franklin AveWalking distance. Local, neighborhood coffee shop.
Coffee shop with great vibes and fun indoor games for a cold or rainy day.
FRGMNT Coffee - St. Anthony Main
Coffee shop with great vibes and fun indoor games for a cold or rainy day.
7 Corners Coffee - Minneapolis
Biking distance. Happy vibes, yummy coffee.
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveBiking distance. Delicious pizza.
Biking distance. Delicious curries. Right near the gorgeous River Parkway along the Mississippi River.
Curry In A Hurry
Biking distance. Delicious curries. Right near the gorgeous River Parkway along the Mississippi River.
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveCafe Latte
850 Grand AveSightseeing
This is one of the best picnic spots in Minneapolis. There is a great view of the Mississippi River, the old mill district, and a farmers market on Sat.
39 locals recommend
Gold Medal Park
Second Street and 11th Avenue SouthThis is one of the best picnic spots in Minneapolis. There is a great view of the Mississippi River, the old mill district, and a farmers market on Sat.
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St SFun tour of the cities in the 1920s .
Within walking distance. A cool way to experience Minneapolis' Scandinavian heritage, particularly around Christmas time. Free admission after 3 p.m. on Thursdays.
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveWithin walking distance. A cool way to experience Minneapolis' Scandinavian heritage, particularly around Christmas time. Free admission after 3 p.m. on Thursdays.
Within walking/biking distance. A MUST SEE while in Minneapolis for a view of the city. Visit at the same time you see the Guthrie.
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveWithin walking/biking distance. A MUST SEE while in Minneapolis for a view of the city. Visit at the same time you see the Guthrie.
Walking/biking distance. This museums is in a mill that exploded. The building is now half glass. How crazy is that?!
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StWalking/biking distance. This museums is in a mill that exploded. The building is now half glass. How crazy is that?!
Many of our guests come to do research projects at the University. We are an easy bus trip, metro trip, or an easy bike ride from campus.
62 locals recommend
University of Minnesota
Many of our guests come to do research projects at the University. We are an easy bus trip, metro trip, or an easy bike ride from campus.