Guidebook for Minneapolis
Parks & Nature
The park has about 2 miles of paved trails, a floating walking bridge, and plenty of benches along the way to rest or watch nature. There is a seasonal farmer's market on Saturday mornings (7a-noon) in the pavilion as well as a seasonal mini-golf course with malts and sandwiches (Malt-T-Melt).
7 locals recommend
Veterans Park
6335 Portland AveThe park has about 2 miles of paved trails, a floating walking bridge, and plenty of benches along the way to rest or watch nature. There is a seasonal farmer's market on Saturday mornings (7a-noon) in the pavilion as well as a seasonal mini-golf course with malts and sandwiches (Malt-T-Melt).
Minneapolis is host to many lakes with great spaces to be outdoors - this is one of the less crowded lakes.
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyMinneapolis is host to many lakes with great spaces to be outdoors - this is one of the less crowded lakes.
Minneapolis is host to many lakes with great spaces to be outdoors - this is easily the most popular lake.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayMinneapolis is host to many lakes with great spaces to be outdoors - this is easily the most popular lake.
Minneapolis is host to many lakes with great spaces to be outdoors - the bandshell here occasionally hosts events.
185 locals recommend
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis is host to many lakes with great spaces to be outdoors - the bandshell here occasionally hosts events.
The falls are beautiful and the park is large - explore by foot or renting a tandem bicycle surrey! Access via public transportation, bike, or car.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrThe falls are beautiful and the park is large - explore by foot or renting a tandem bicycle surrey! Access via public transportation, bike, or car.
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55A quiet place to go right in the center of the busyness.
Shopping
The Mall of America is well-known and has many well-known chain stores as well as smaller specialty shops. Many great options for dining too. There is even an amusement park in the center, an aquarium, and a movie theater inside!
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayThe Mall of America is well-known and has many well-known chain stores as well as smaller specialty shops. Many great options for dining too. There is even an amusement park in the center, an aquarium, and a movie theater inside!
Thrift store if you need something in a pinch for cheap. Proceeds support multiple non-profit organizations.
Savers
8049 Morgan Cir SThrift store if you need something in a pinch for cheap. Proceeds support multiple non-profit organizations.
Nicollet Mall is a street in downtown Minneapolis that hosts many stores, shops, and restaurants.
35 locals recommend
Nicollet Mall
Nicollet MallNicollet Mall is a street in downtown Minneapolis that hosts many stores, shops, and restaurants.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
700 American Blvd ETarget
6445 Richfield PkwyRainbow Foods
1104 Lagoon AveFood Scene
This is kind of a hole-in-the-wall bar and grill with a small-town feel. We love visiting for dinner to eat their burgers and to play a game of pool!
12 locals recommend
Cardinal Tavern
2920 E 38th StThis is kind of a hole-in-the-wall bar and grill with a small-town feel. We love visiting for dinner to eat their burgers and to play a game of pool!
Caribou Coffee
4745 Cedar Ave SFeatured on the TV show, "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives", this restaurant serves classic Mexican dishes and has a Mexican market attached to it. According to the TV show, "It would be a true shame if you were in the Twin Cities and passed this place up.. so check it out."
8 locals recommend
Andale Taqueria
7700 Nicollet AveFeatured on the TV show, "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives", this restaurant serves classic Mexican dishes and has a Mexican market attached to it. According to the TV show, "It would be a true shame if you were in the Twin Cities and passed this place up.. so check it out."
Khan's Mongolian Barbeque
500 E 78th StWhen you're in the mood for an inexpensive takeout pizza ($5 cheese or $5 pepperoni among other choices)
Little Caesars
20 W 66th StWhen you're in the mood for an inexpensive takeout pizza ($5 cheese or $5 pepperoni among other choices)
This restaurant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed to look like a railroad dining car. The restaurant has had a scenes shot on-site for Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Jingle All the Way", and Mighty Ducks I, II, and III. -http://www.mickeysdiningcar.com/
37 locals recommend
Mickey's Diner
36 7th St WThis restaurant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed to look like a railroad dining car. The restaurant has had a scenes shot on-site for Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Jingle All the Way", and Mighty Ducks I, II, and III. -http://www.mickeysdiningcar.com/
A nice sit-down restaurant in downtown Minneapolis serving Italian food boasting a complete meal - bread, soup or salad, entree, and dessert.
The Old Spaghetti Factory
233 Park AveA nice sit-down restaurant in downtown Minneapolis serving Italian food boasting a complete meal - bread, soup or salad, entree, and dessert.
Sightseeing
These caves served as a speakeasy in the 1920s and legend says some famous gangsters have frequented the caves. They offer tours of the caves and have "Swing Night" on Thursdays. Check their website for pricing and more information: http://www.wabashastreetcaves.com/
30 locals recommend
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St SThese caves served as a speakeasy in the 1920s and legend says some famous gangsters have frequented the caves. They offer tours of the caves and have "Swing Night" on Thursdays. Check their website for pricing and more information: http://www.wabashastreetcaves.com/
Home to the Minnesota State Legislature. Depending on the day, you may be on a tour and get to see the golden horse on the roof, up close and personal!
17 locals recommend
Capitol
Home to the Minnesota State Legislature. Depending on the day, you may be on a tour and get to see the golden horse on the roof, up close and personal!
Arts & Culture
Located right on the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, this was once the world's largest flour mill. See website for tour options and more details: http://www.millcitymuseum.org/
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StLocated right on the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, this was once the world's largest flour mill. See website for tour options and more details: http://www.millcitymuseum.org/
The market is based on the goal of giving local entrepreneurs (often low-income) a location to build their business - items for sale include food, arts and crafts from a diverse range of ethnic groups.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StThe market is based on the goal of giving local entrepreneurs (often low-income) a location to build their business - items for sale include food, arts and crafts from a diverse range of ethnic groups.
CLOSED UNTIL JUNE 2017. An outdoor park with multiple artistic sculptures (including the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry") is a park on 11 acres.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlCLOSED UNTIL JUNE 2017. An outdoor park with multiple artistic sculptures (including the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry") is a park on 11 acres.
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlIndoor art gallery with a 9-hole rooftop mini-golf course.
A great local theatre with multicultural focus plays. Tickets are usually relatively inexpensive. See website: http://www.mixedblood.com/
11 locals recommend
Mixed Blood Theatre
1501 S 4th StA great local theatre with multicultural focus plays. Tickets are usually relatively inexpensive. See website: http://www.mixedblood.com/
Entertainment & Activities
If it's baseball season, the MN Twins might be playing a home game! There really isn't a bad seat in the house and tickets can be relatively inexpensive. The stadium allows some food and beverages to be brought in if you're trying to avoid the high-cost of a stadium hot dog!
236 locals recommend
Target Field
1 Twins WayIf it's baseball season, the MN Twins might be playing a home game! There really isn't a bad seat in the house and tickets can be relatively inexpensive. The stadium allows some food and beverages to be brought in if you're trying to avoid the high-cost of a stadium hot dog!
Home to the American football team, the MN Vikings - SKOL! The stadium opens in 2016.
246 locals recommend
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveHome to the American football team, the MN Vikings - SKOL! The stadium opens in 2016.
Target Center is home to two basketball teams - the MN Timberwolves (men) and the MN Lynx (women) - the Lynx have won many national championships in recent years. The stadium also hosts many other events such as concerts.
167 locals recommend
Target Center
600 N 1st AveTarget Center is home to two basketball teams - the MN Timberwolves (men) and the MN Lynx (women) - the Lynx have won many national championships in recent years. The stadium also hosts many other events such as concerts.
The "X" hosts the MN Wild hockey team as well as setting the stage for popular artists of all genres to stop during national concert tours.
132 locals recommend
Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg BlvdThe "X" hosts the MN Wild hockey team as well as setting the stage for popular artists of all genres to stop during national concert tours.
Giant all-season indoor water park, very close to our home. Tickets $30-$45 depending on day and full vs. half day options. 5 minute drive or 10 minute ride on #5 bus. waterparkofamerica.com
Water Park Of America
1700 American Boulevard EastGiant all-season indoor water park, very close to our home. Tickets $30-$45 depending on day and full vs. half day options. 5 minute drive or 10 minute ride on #5 bus. waterparkofamerica.com