The most beautiful spot in the Twin Cities. We bring friends visiting from out of town here all the time. And hike up to the Endless Bridge at the Guthrie to get a bird's eye view of the bridge!
It is bliss. Enjoy your corn on the cob, local eats, fresh produce, gorgeous flower arrangements, and now with live music and bounce house for kids!!
Culturally significant this magnificent castle built in 1908 is an excellent example of what a Swedish immigrant can do with his news paper empire, FIKA and the new wing is a great community space.
Donation-based, terrific art museum. Really honors and acknowledges the local communities.
Perfect place for a walk or catching the sunset. I will never get sick of this city beauty.
Perfect place for a picnic on a warm day with free views and delicious icecream only steps away (Izzy's)
“summer perfection: walk-up window only, patio tables and planters, bikes of neighborhood kids thrown haphazardly to the side.”
Enjoy a Minnesota Twins Game outdoors in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis! A perfect summer activity just a short complimentary shuttle ride from the Days Hotel on University!
“Explore one of our favorite local water towns—Excelsior—for shopping, good eats, and antiques, all on the edge of Lake Minnetonka. “
This place is absolutely beautiful! It's a huge park with a beach near by and a stunning nature sanctuary. One of my favorite parks in the Minneapolis area.
“Minnesota Zoo’s new 1.25-mile Treetop Trail, opening July 28. Catch a glimpse of not only birds in all seasons but also the terrestrial residents wandering below, like bison, tigers, and mooseoh my!”
“Fun Lab offers 22,500 square feet of laser tag, ropes courses, bumper cars, and more. And don’t forget the new mini golf (and a cocktail for you).”
Special days include: Toddler Tuesdays, passes are $11.95 (+ tax) for 25-Point Pass and every day after 5 p.m., Twilight Special, purchase an Unlimited Ride Wristband for $19.95 (+ tax). Read more.
Incredible contemporary art collection that's on par with those in New York, London, & Berlin. A lot of installation/video pieces. Their store is easily one of the best museum stores I've been to.
This small modern art museum, designed by Frank Gehry, has wonderful intimate galleries and free admission. It also happens to be where we got married, so I might be biased...
Sea Salt is a consternating force in the life of Twin Cities fish lovers. It's got the best fresh fish in town, like oysters shucked as you watch, which taste chilly, silky and fresh.
"Vegans and gluten free-ers don’t have to miss out on sweet treats, thanks to Minnesota Nice Cream’s soft serve, cones, and wacky-fun toppings fit for all at its Northeast and Stillwater locations."
"A landscaped park along a creek, with wildlife, a formal garden, a pergola & views of the skyline."
"The 90m audio walking tour will guide you along the historic street while you soak in the architecture of some of our state’s most famous Gilded Age mansions. exploreminnesota.com"
"The maze here is a lush zigzag of 1,600 shrubs, is a fun challenge for kids and adults alike, and a lookout deck helps parents keep an eye on wandering littles."
Wonderful place! Delicious ethnic food of all kinds and quirky handmade gifts in an old Sears distribution center. Take the time to stop, enjoy and support the friendly small businesses.
THE best Minneapolis farmer’s market! Cheap shack is great, the best feta ever at Singing Hills, and so much more!
Everything is. It is not only beautiful but we were awestruck by the views from every step. I will be stopping there again. I have told friends and family about it and when they went they agreed.
Part of the 1.8 mile St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail http://npshistory.com/brochures/miss/saint-anthony-falls-heritage-trail.pdf
The current home of the Minneapolis Central Library opened in 2006. In addition to books, the Cesar Pelli-designed structure includes an art gallery, a green roof, four fireplaces and a piano room. Read more.
Such a beautiful urban green space...perfect for a morning stroll with coffee or an afternoon walk from Nicollet Mall. A must see when in the area!!
A super well-designed and lovely park right across from The Walker Art Center. Don't miss the dandelion water fall in the northwest corner.
Not too big, not to small. This is a great place to spend a snowy afternoon!
The tour inside the Capitol was was free and it’s done on the hour. The architecture was beautiful and learning about Minnesotans was great. The tour guide was eloquent and friendly.
stunning place! such a fine piece of architecture. i did pray, but i was lost shortly after by how grandiose and serene the cathedral was. it's a work of art. (also love the la pieta replica)
The sketch shows these guys put on are phenomenal and the corporate events they do are amazing as well. One day I will have enough courage to take improv classes!
Long live independent bookstores! Sometimes, you'll get lucky and stumble upon a reading. Stay and listen even if you've never heard of the author!
Coolest bookstore I've seen! Kid sized door, animals and the most fun set of kid's books!
Love this place. This was our second visit and we had to order the Banh Mi pizza again as it is so darn good. Kid friendly too!
All made from scratch; all delicious! Love their Raspberry Cream Torte.
“St Paul shopping district holds indie stores and dozens of restaurants. Take a seat outdoors and watch the world go by”
“4.5 acre park one of the city’s best keep secrets. 20 large scale sculptures mostly by local artists.”
The crown jewel of St. Paul. The park hosts the zoo and conservatory reviewed in separate covers. Plenty of free parking though can be busy on weekends. The 3 bus line will also get you there.
The Sunken Garden is simply amazing. The flower arrangement rotates I think 4 times a year based on the season.
"sprawling shopping mall that feels like a microcosm of Somalia’s rich cultural traditions. A host of specialty imported goods, including prayer rugs, spices, and handmade clothes"
It's a great farmers market. If you can get to it. I would suggest walking, biking, public transport, or better yet, go have wings and beer at Bennett's Chop and Railhouse, and catch their shuttle!
"Shawn McKenzie is one of the great pastry talents of our current era." Chocolate orange babka.
An internationally recognized learning and research center, the Science Museum of Minnesota is home to an extensive collection of permanent and travelling science exhibits. Read more.
Everything was amazing. Defiantly getting the Buffalo Wings and Dirty Secret Burger again. Everything is vegan. I donated to their community bowl which is really unique!
The BEST place to eat Mexican Food in the twin cities. Incredibly authentic and amazing flavors. Get something with Chorizo. The market is fantastic too!
"Really cool German focused brewery with a beautiful outdoor beer garden."
Food is superb but the friendliness of the staff & wait time to sit is not. The cornbread wedge and the butternut squash with sausage was yummy. Don't ask questions. They seem too busy for them.
It's just amazing. I will never get ice cream from anywhere else. If you get ice cream in Jan and Feb, you get a discount based on the temp that day!
Wow. Fantastic ice creams. Ridin' Duurty is great. And anytime you add pretzels to ice cream you can't go wrong.
Cardamom, rosewater, pistachio & black pepper ice cream. Their patio is one of my favorite places in the city.
So many off the wall flavors that sound like they wouldn’t be something I would like and then they are amazing. Buttermilk w/ Lemon bars? Lavender? Mango with Carolina Reaper? Yes! Yes! Yes!
Such great sandwiches, great prices and an EVEN BETTER mission of supporting criminal justice.
The fish and chips has made the Anchor justifiably famous, but everything on the British pub menu is reliably delicious, filling, and supremely affordable.
Favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. Not the fanciest/trendiest, but their food (comida tipica de Ecuador!) and friendly service is top-notch. Great vegetarian options - think avocados and plantains.
"Cool, contemporary vegan cafe offering hearty plant-based fare from burgers to soul food."
The waffle cones are amazing! They are made on site and smell great. I would recommend any of the flavors. I have yet to have one I didn't like.
They have the world's oldest remote here, as well as a lot of interesting radio and tv equipment from the 1920s-60s.
The assorted breads are baked in-house. Always start with them, and do not pass up the apple butter if it’s offered.
Restaurant alma is one of the best restaurants in the twin cities! Everything I had there was absolutely divine! I have no complaints. However the lamb was by far the best thing on the menu❤️ love
Awesome fusion Southeast Asian food. Everything was great, but the water fern cakes appetizer blew my mind. Never tried anything like it before.
The place is tiny so avoid peak hours. Other than that, the food very cheap ($10) and yummy! My favorite on the menu are the tofu-seaweed soup and bibimbap ☺️
Consistently good food, fast service, and low prices (for big portions) bring the crowds for pho and vermicelli salad. At lunch, the banh mi is one of the best on the block. [Eater 38 Member]
The donuts are so good, some of the best in the city. Also the ficelle is one of my most favorite sandwiches (and I love a sandwich!).
Incredible food and service. Best restaurant in Minneapolis! The eggplant tostada was insane, the aquachile and the mushroom Tlayuda 😍
The music is great and the food phenomenal!! One our our favorite venues. You can always guarantee you'll have a great time!!
Best cinnamon rolls in the city! I don't even like icing but you GOTTA get a lot of it here on your roll, it's aaaaamaaaaazing!! Plus they have great coffee!
Everything is amazing. Freshest spring rolls and egg rolls anywhere in the city. Amazing bang mi (get double meat) also hai man chicken and rice, ask for a side of chicken broth, its life changing.
This place is the definition of great place for coffee and scones. If you are here, don’t miss getting Hot Molly and blueberry scone.
Order the Black & Tan - I love the whimsical feel of the coffee shop - the Irish blessings, the church pews, the silly hidden leprechauns, and the wonderful coffee ☘ Sláinte
While not the cheapest used book store in the world, the sheer volume of books is staggering. Plus there are buttloads more in the dark and mysterious basement! Like searching in a catacomb!
Fantastic sandwiches, tasty tofu, and great egg rolls. Go for the classic toppings. The bread is great too. Inexpensive!
The hours are erratic and unpredictable. Best time to catch the artist at work: try the door late at night. If the H of B art car is parked anywhere on the block, artist is probably in residence.
Dance in the [invisible] laser sensor beams and play the harp :)
THIS FANTASTIC CLOCK WITH ITS interior mobile art installation was built in 1968 by kinetic artist Jack Nelson. For almost 30 years, the intricate perpetual motion timepiece whirled around the clock
Great Scandinavian store. Their caramel cheese is 😋😋. Don't forget to bring cash or check.
Two people can share a basket of fries, no problem. A basket is twice the size of a Juicy Lucy.
Fun night for the whole family. Races are entertaining, side shows are enjoyable. Concessions and drinks are actually reasonably priced and tasty. Try their popcorn!
Very busy on fall weekends. The biggest selection of candy and soda you've ever seen!
