Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Restaurant/grocery.
Great place for quick organic/healthy food. They also serve local beers, liquors, and kombucha on tap! And you can even pick up a handful of groceries if you need.
10 locals recommend
The Wedge Table
2412 Nicollet AveRestaurant/grocery.
Great place for quick organic/healthy food. They also serve local beers, liquors, and kombucha on tap! And you can even pick up a handful of groceries if you need.
One of my favorites. Try the vegan pancake, or the nachos with chicken! They know me by name, so if you see Alex, tell her Shannon sent you.
32 locals recommend
The Bad Waitress
2 E 26th StOne of my favorites. Try the vegan pancake, or the nachos with chicken! They know me by name, so if you see Alex, tell her Shannon sent you.
A fancy bar...if you're feeling fancy. Great bar menu, and a beautiful wine selection.
28 locals recommend
Café and Bar Lurcat
1624 Harmon PlA fancy bar...if you're feeling fancy. Great bar menu, and a beautiful wine selection.
Brit's Pub
1110 Nicollet MallAn english pub with decent food.
The Local
931 Nicollet Mall Great for late night drinks.
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
600 N Washington AvePizza, and an amazing eggplant dip.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in Minneapolis. No frills, no drama, and they won't kick you out for ordering a Budweiser. Two for ones during happy hour, and the best chicken wings you will ever put in your mouth.
22 locals recommend
Liquor Lyle's
2021 Hennepin AveMy favorite bar in Minneapolis. No frills, no drama, and they won't kick you out for ordering a Budweiser. Two for ones during happy hour, and the best chicken wings you will ever put in your mouth.
My favorite music venue in MPLS. Rightfully so, Prince put this place on the map.
199 locals recommend
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveMy favorite music venue in MPLS. Rightfully so, Prince put this place on the map.
One of my favorites. A couple of pool tables, and some darts, they often have live music.
13 locals recommend
Grumpy's Bar & Grill
2801 Snelling AveOne of my favorites. A couple of pool tables, and some darts, they often have live music.
Look for a hidden door behind the Bachelor Farmer. There are fairy lights strung up. Don't worry, you're in the right place, just open the door.
59 locals recommend
Marvel Bar
50 2nd Avenue SouthLook for a hidden door behind the Bachelor Farmer. There are fairy lights strung up. Don't worry, you're in the right place, just open the door.
This little speakeasy is a little tricky to find. You have to go down an alley and behind some dumpsters. You'll see a queue at a door with a red light over it. Worth going, if you're up for the challenge of finding it! Ask for Angel, she's delightful.
55 locals recommend
Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StThis little speakeasy is a little tricky to find. You have to go down an alley and behind some dumpsters. You'll see a queue at a door with a red light over it. Worth going, if you're up for the challenge of finding it! Ask for Angel, she's delightful.
Another "hidden" speakeasy (like Marvel Bar and Volstead's). Amazing burger. Fabulous cocktails.
37 locals recommend
Borough
730 N Washington AveAnother "hidden" speakeasy (like Marvel Bar and Volstead's). Amazing burger. Fabulous cocktails.
Essentials
Lowry Hill East
This is my co-op. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Arts & Culture
Live theatre! And great views of MPLS and the Mighty Mississippi.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StLive theatre! And great views of MPLS and the Mighty Mississippi.
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SMill City Museum
704 S 2nd StI've never been here, but I hear it's pretty cool.
Shopping
If you like to shop, and you like malls. I'd recommend this place. Anything, and everything, you could ever possibly imagine. It's a drive, but also accessible by train (Blue line!).
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayIf you like to shop, and you like malls. I'd recommend this place. Anything, and everything, you could ever possibly imagine. It's a drive, but also accessible by train (Blue line!).
Sightseeing
This is an interesting building with a couple of swanky bars. One Lobby level (The Living Room), one up top (Prohibition).
33 locals recommend
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette AveThis is an interesting building with a couple of swanky bars. One Lobby level (The Living Room), one up top (Prohibition).
This is Prince's palace. I have never been there so I can't offer you many details, other than you will need a car to get there.
106 locals recommend
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdThis is Prince's palace. I have never been there so I can't offer you many details, other than you will need a car to get there.
Parks & Nature
A good 3 miles around, this is one of my favorite lakes to run around.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayA good 3 miles around, this is one of my favorite lakes to run around.
A bit smaller than Lake Calhoun. There's a short pathway where they connect if you're into a SUPER long walk.
182 locals recommend
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy EA bit smaller than Lake Calhoun. There's a short pathway where they connect if you're into a SUPER long walk.
Just a half block away from the studio. One of my favorite places in all of MPLS. Great for a picnic on the warmer days, or a quick walk for a breath of fresh air on a cold winter day.
67 locals recommend
Loring Park
Just a half block away from the studio. One of my favorite places in all of MPLS. Great for a picnic on the warmer days, or a quick walk for a breath of fresh air on a cold winter day.
There are a few hiking trails through this park. Also, you can grab a NiceRide (citywide bikeshare) and ride to it on the Midtown Greenway (about a 6 mile ride, one way). (I only recommend riding there in the warmer weather, not during the cold months.)
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrThere are a few hiking trails through this park. Also, you can grab a NiceRide (citywide bikeshare) and ride to it on the Midtown Greenway (about a 6 mile ride, one way). (I only recommend riding there in the warmer weather, not during the cold months.)