Guidebook for Minneapolis
Essentials
Oxendale's Market Minneapolis
5025 S 34th AveMcDonald's Liquor and Wine
5010 S 34th AveFood Scene
Hot Plate
5204 Bloomington AveSuper fun atmosphere and awesome caramel rolls.
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveLocated in the Minnehaha Falls Park Pavilion. Outdoor eating.
Town Hall Lanes
5019 S 34th AveGreat craft beer selection, burgers and bowling.
Al Vento
5001 S 34th AveGreat Italian food I love their Buccatini.
Great Mexican food. It's a small restaurant and sometimes you have to wait a bit.
13 locals recommend
Dominguez Restaurant
3313 E 50th StGreat Mexican food. It's a small restaurant and sometimes you have to wait a bit.
Bull's Horn Food and Drink
4563 S 34th AveGood beer and burgers.
This bar is a no nonsense bar, get in and get out. President Obama ate here. Must try: Juicy Lucy. Long lines on the weekends.
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveThis bar is a no nonsense bar, get in and get out. President Obama ate here. Must try: Juicy Lucy. Long lines on the weekends.
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StGreat coffee, ice cream and sandwiches. Grab something to go and head down the hill to enjoy Lake Nokomis.
28 locals recommend
Nokomis Beach Coffee
4956 S 28th AveGreat coffee, ice cream and sandwiches. Grab something to go and head down the hill to enjoy Lake Nokomis.
Mel-O-Glaze Bakery
4800 S 28th AveQuirky place, Delicious donuts, need I say more?
Cardinal Tavern
2920 E 38th StBurger and Beer joint.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cabooze
913 Cedar AveFun Unique place. Families are welcome during the day. 21+ at night.
88 locals recommend
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NFun Unique place. Families are welcome during the day. 21+ at night.
Arts & Culture
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWalker Art Center
725 Vineland PlCheck out the Sculpture Garden.
Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower AveTour the Historic Fort Snelling.
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StWalk on the Endless Bridge for a beautiful view.
Free self guided 45 minute tour. It's fun to watch the boats go through the locks.
Lock and Dam No. 1
Free self guided 45 minute tour. It's fun to watch the boats go through the locks.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful waterfall, hiking and picnic area. Walk South on 44th Ave. approximately 4 blocks to 50th St. Station. Cross Hiawatha and you will be in the park. Take a left to get to the falls.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBeautiful waterfall, hiking and picnic area. Walk South on 44th Ave. approximately 4 blocks to 50th St. Station. Cross Hiawatha and you will be in the park. Take a left to get to the falls.
You can rent paddle boards and kayaks. The Sand Castle restaurant is located on the big beach side (west side).
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyYou can rent paddle boards and kayaks. The Sand Castle restaurant is located on the big beach side (west side).
Formerly called Lake Calhoun it is larger than Lake Nokomis. Great kayaking. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayFormerly called Lake Calhoun it is larger than Lake Nokomis. Great kayaking. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards.
Fort Snelling State Trail
Fort Snelling State TrailGreat hiking and bird watching.
Getting Around
Light Rail. Quick ride to downtown or MOA. Bull Horn, Cardinal Bar and Grill, Northbound, The Joint and Cabooze are easy access from the rail. Walk North on 44th Ave approximately 4 blocks to the station
7 locals recommend
50th St - Minnehaha Station
Light Rail. Quick ride to downtown or MOA. Bull Horn, Cardinal Bar and Grill, Northbound, The Joint and Cabooze are easy access from the rail. Walk North on 44th Ave approximately 4 blocks to the station
Cost $3.00 per 30 minutes. $6.00 for 24 hours but you need to check your bike in at a station every 30 minutes. $18.00 for a 30 day pass and you only need to check in your bike at a station every 60 minutes.
Nice Ride Station Minnehaha Park
Cost $3.00 per 30 minutes. $6.00 for 24 hours but you need to check your bike in at a station every 30 minutes. $18.00 for a 30 day pass and you only need to check in your bike at a station every 60 minutes.
Sightseeing
Former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis. Beautiful view.
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveFormer railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis. Beautiful view.