Why we love Birdtown
Foodie Finds
There is no shortage of dining options, in any direction you travel.
The pizza is amazing. It's not like just going out for pizza. This is an experience.
32 locals recommend
Pig Ate My Pizza Kitchen + Brewery
4124 W Broadway AveThe pizza is amazing. It's not like just going out for pizza. This is an experience.
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave NDining here is an event.
If you've ever wanted to ride a ferris wheel and have a cocktail, here is your chance! Plus, there is mini golf and all kinds of other zaniness. It really is an experience to visit this place.
124 locals recommend
Betty Danger's Country Club
2501 Marshall St NEIf you've ever wanted to ride a ferris wheel and have a cocktail, here is your chance! Plus, there is mini golf and all kinds of other zaniness. It really is an experience to visit this place.
It's a Tiki Lounge on the Mississippi River, with cocktails that taste like Willy Wonka invented them. It's fabulous.
125 locals recommend
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NEIt's a Tiki Lounge on the Mississippi River, with cocktails that taste like Willy Wonka invented them. It's fabulous.
Bean There Coffee Shoppe
4175 W Broadway AveVintage shoppe, coffee shoppe, and ice cream shoppe.
Marna's Eatery and Lounge
4154 W Broadway AveBirdtown's own brewery. Their beers and atmosphere are great. There are board games and a variety of food options and sometimes there's live music. They have a patio and put on an Oktoberfest worthy of a visit.
13 locals recommend
Wicked Wort Brewing Company
4165 W Broadway AveBirdtown's own brewery. Their beers and atmosphere are great. There are board games and a variety of food options and sometimes there's live music. They have a patio and put on an Oktoberfest worthy of a visit.
If you like French Onion Soup, you need to visit Milton's. It is so good, impatience will win, and you may need a sip of ice water. This soup warms you to your bones.
11 locals recommend
Milton's
3545 Douglas Dr NIf you like French Onion Soup, you need to visit Milton's. It is so good, impatience will win, and you may need a sip of ice water. This soup warms you to your bones.
For those non-vegetarians out there. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Head to downtown Robbinsdale and step into history at Hackenmuller Meats. You'll be happy that you have access to a full kitchen.
Hackenmueller Meats
4159 W Broadway AveFor those non-vegetarians out there. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Head to downtown Robbinsdale and step into history at Hackenmuller Meats. You'll be happy that you have access to a full kitchen.
This is a restaurant where you go and then you think about the meal you had for a long time. I mean a LONG time. I'm thinking about the cheesey grits from my last visit as I write this, and I think that says something about how good those grits are. Not only is their food outstanding, their contribution to the community is invaluable.
14 locals recommend
Breaking Bread Café & Catering
1210 W Broadway AveThis is a restaurant where you go and then you think about the meal you had for a long time. I mean a LONG time. I'm thinking about the cheesey grits from my last visit as I write this, and I think that says something about how good those grits are. Not only is their food outstanding, their contribution to the community is invaluable.
It's easy to miss this place. Don't. They make their ramen in house and it is unbelievable.
13 locals recommend
Tori 44 - Ramen
2203 N 44th AveIt's easy to miss this place. Don't. They make their ramen in house and it is unbelievable.
Athens Cafe
4080 W Broadway AveNothing fancy. Just solidly good Greek food. We have never been disappointed.
El Toro Mexican restaurant
4080 W Broadway AvePoodle skirts and more malt options than you can imagine. The placemats are the dessert menus. So many options for pies. and the chicken pot pie is one of them not to be missed.
50's Grill
5524 Brooklyn BlvdPoodle skirts and more malt options than you can imagine. The placemats are the dessert menus. So many options for pies. and the chicken pot pie is one of them not to be missed.
Utepils Brewing Co.
225 Thomas Ave NI think of smokey bars and Frank Sinatra and rare steak. Except, the bars are not at all smokey now. So, that, without the smoke. It has been around for a long time. They are good at what they do.
6 locals recommend
Murray's
26 South 6th StI think of smokey bars and Frank Sinatra and rare steak. Except, the bars are not at all smokey now. So, that, without the smoke. It has been around for a long time. They are good at what they do.
Thirsty Whale Bakery
4149 Fremont Avenue NorthThese donuts are famous.
Sightseeing
You can spend hours wandering around the the different shops and food stands at the Midtown Global Market. There's often live music happening. This is on the other side of Minneapolis, and if you are looking for a really cool place to spend some time, check it out. It's not very touristy. It's this mix of food and crafts and cultures and I absolutely love it.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StYou can spend hours wandering around the the different shops and food stands at the Midtown Global Market. There's often live music happening. This is on the other side of Minneapolis, and if you are looking for a really cool place to spend some time, check it out. It's not very touristy. It's this mix of food and crafts and cultures and I absolutely love it.
You can't visit Minneapolis without stopping at the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. Take the time to wander through the rest of the sculpture garden. There's an amazing greenhouse as well.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlYou can't visit Minneapolis without stopping at the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. Take the time to wander through the rest of the sculpture garden. There's an amazing greenhouse as well.
After your visit to Spoonbridge and Cherry, it's easy to walk across the street and stop in the Walker Art Center.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlAfter your visit to Spoonbridge and Cherry, it's easy to walk across the street and stop in the Walker Art Center.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SMinnesota Makers
4180 W Broadway AveThis award winning regional theatre is known for its striking location, jetting out over the Mississippi River.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StThis award winning regional theatre is known for its striking location, jetting out over the Mississippi River.
Traveling exhibits. IMAX movies. Dinosaurs. A DNA lab. Interactive presentations. This place is a treasure.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdTraveling exhibits. IMAX movies. Dinosaurs. A DNA lab. Interactive presentations. This place is a treasure.
A zoo with a focus on conservation. Take a ride on the tram. Check out the bird shows. Spend a great day at this magnificent zoo.
113 locals recommend
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo BlvdA zoo with a focus on conservation. Take a ride on the tram. Check out the bird shows. Spend a great day at this magnificent zoo.
Get Outside
No matter the season, Minnesota parks always have something to offer. Whether it's ice skating at Sanborn park, snow tubing at Theodore Wirth Park, boating on one of the 10,000 lakes, or strolling around the Eloise Butler flower garden, there's something for everyone.
Ryan Lake is across the street. When we first moved to the area, this park wasn't a park and the dock was more of a dare.
It took so much hard work, by so many dedicated people, to transform this park into what it is today. We went through a phase where we would bring our bird book, sit on the bench at sunset, and see what we could see. The birds are shockingly loud which never failed to amaze us.
Ryan Lake Park
4706 Xerxes Ave NRyan Lake is across the street. When we first moved to the area, this park wasn't a park and the dock was more of a dare.
It took so much hard work, by so many dedicated people, to transform this park into what it is today. We went through a phase where we would bring our bird book, sit on the bench at sunset, and see what we could see. The birds are shockingly loud which never failed to amaze us.
In winter, weather permitting, Sanborn Park has ice skating and a warming house in the winter. This park has a great play area for kids to get their squirrelies out.
Sanborn Park
In winter, weather permitting, Sanborn Park has ice skating and a warming house in the winter. This park has a great play area for kids to get their squirrelies out.
This is the flag that you see from the house. The memorial was built to honor fallen soldiers. There is a service here, each year, on Memorial Day. Veterans come from all over. The entire parkway is a memorial.
7 locals recommend
Victory Memorial Parkway
4499 Victory Memorial DrThis is the flag that you see from the house. The memorial was built to honor fallen soldiers. There is a service here, each year, on Memorial Day. Veterans come from all over. The entire parkway is a memorial.
This park is not in walking distance and it is very much worth the drive. The outdoor play area for the kids is fun for kids of any age. ANY age. Walking trails and sledding in winter, make this a family favorite. They even have rental equipment!!!
25 locals recommend
Clifton French Regional Park
12605 Rockford RdThis park is not in walking distance and it is very much worth the drive. The outdoor play area for the kids is fun for kids of any age. ANY age. Walking trails and sledding in winter, make this a family favorite. They even have rental equipment!!!
The walk through this wildflower garden is like something from "The Secret Garden". There are benches to sit and just breathe it all in.
32 locals recommend
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
1 Theodore Wirth PkwyThe walk through this wildflower garden is like something from "The Secret Garden". There are benches to sit and just breathe it all in.
So much work has been put into this park in the recent years. A completely remodeled play area for kids, a boardwalk that goes out over the Crystal Lake. This park is a favorite.
Lakeview Terrace Park
3769 Crystal Lake BlvdSo much work has been put into this park in the recent years. A completely remodeled play area for kids, a boardwalk that goes out over the Crystal Lake. This park is a favorite.
On the other side of Minneapolis, way on the south side, is this magical waterfall called Minnehaha Falls and time seems to stop when you're there. You're compelled to stop and stare at the power of that waterfall. In the winter, it freezes. All of that power, is halted mid roar.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrOn the other side of Minneapolis, way on the south side, is this magical waterfall called Minnehaha Falls and time seems to stop when you're there. You're compelled to stop and stare at the power of that waterfall. In the winter, it freezes. All of that power, is halted mid roar.
This is an absolute hidden gem. Steps from the freeway, you are suddenly in the middle of the woods with the river. There's a wonderful interpretive center that often has free family programming on the weekends. You forget that you are in a city when you're here.
16 locals recommend
North Mississippi Regional Park
5116 N Mississippi DrThis is an absolute hidden gem. Steps from the freeway, you are suddenly in the middle of the woods with the river. There's a wonderful interpretive center that often has free family programming on the weekends. You forget that you are in a city when you're here.
21 hole disc golf course - Worth the drive. If you've tried the disc golf in the backyard and want to give it a go on - this park is for you.
Wintercrest Park
10300 Woodcrest Dr NW21 hole disc golf course - Worth the drive. If you've tried the disc golf in the backyard and want to give it a go on - this park is for you.
Bassett Creek Disc Golf Course
5524 29th Ave NSunny Side Disc Golf Course
A great way to beat the heat of the summer. Zero depth pool for the littles. Slides and concessions. This makes for a great day escaping the heat.
Crystal Cove Aquatic Center
4848 Douglas Dr NA great way to beat the heat of the summer. Zero depth pool for the littles. Slides and concessions. This makes for a great day escaping the heat.
For Kids
This Tony Award winning children's theater has last minute same day rush tickets sometimes.
35 locals recommend
Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave SThis Tony Award winning children's theater has last minute same day rush tickets sometimes.
We lived here when our kids were little. We had a membership, we drove across town, and we went at least weekly. If you have young children, this was made for them.
97 locals recommend
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestWe lived here when our kids were little. We had a membership, we drove across town, and we went at least weekly. If you have young children, this was made for them.
The Science museum, which also happens to house the contents of The Museum Questionable Medical Devices, is multilevel with rotating touring exhibits. The questionable medical devices exhibit is a fun one. There are also exhibits with sound waves, lights waves, and electricity. They have live, interactive shows daily, and there's an IMAX theatre. There's an area for DNA labs and there's an entire exhibit with looming dinosaurs. It's a good way to spend a day.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdThe Science museum, which also happens to house the contents of The Museum Questionable Medical Devices, is multilevel with rotating touring exhibits. The questionable medical devices exhibit is a fun one. There are also exhibits with sound waves, lights waves, and electricity. They have live, interactive shows daily, and there's an IMAX theatre. There's an area for DNA labs and there's an entire exhibit with looming dinosaurs. It's a good way to spend a day.
This bookstore is a destination. There may be a chicken or a cat or a chinchilla hanging out. This is a children's bookstore that kids and adults love to go to.
34 locals recommend
Wild Rumpus Books
2720 W 43rd StThis bookstore is a destination. There may be a chicken or a cat or a chinchilla hanging out. This is a children's bookstore that kids and adults love to go to.
Lodestone Coffee and Games LLC
10982 Cedar Lake RdThis theater produces adaptations of children's books. It's a fantastic way to introduce little ones to the theater.
Stages Theatre Company
1111 MainstreetThis theater produces adaptations of children's books. It's a fantastic way to introduce little ones to the theater.
Make yourself at home
Where the locals shop
The dining options inside Hy-Vee are a great affordable option for families. They have lots of carryout options enough to satisfy most picky eaters. They also have a full service restaurant.
This is a good place to go for firewood for the backyard.
27 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
8200 N 42nd AveThe dining options inside Hy-Vee are a great affordable option for families. They have lots of carryout options enough to satisfy most picky eaters. They also have a full service restaurant.
This is a good place to go for firewood for the backyard.
Old school movies. This is a family run place. And this family, they are such dedicated members of the community. They have free family movies Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Not rent one get one. Just free. I cannot say enough good things about the lone little video store called Video Universe. It's like a trip through time. They still have VHS tapes! We love it.
Video Universe
4114 Lakeland Ave NOld school movies. This is a family run place. And this family, they are such dedicated members of the community. They have free family movies Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Not rent one get one. Just free. I cannot say enough good things about the lone little video store called Video Universe. It's like a trip through time. They still have VHS tapes! We love it.
Neighborhood grocery store that has a surprisingly large selection. In the summer, their peaches have been noteworthy.
10 locals recommend
north market
4414 N Humboldt AveNeighborhood grocery store that has a surprisingly large selection. In the summer, their peaches have been noteworthy.
European style grocery store. You can't beat the prices. Bring a quarter to use a cart. You use a quarter to unlock a cart, and then get your quarter back when you return the cart. They do not provide bags so we have left some for your use. The checkout person will be sitting and scanning and putting your items efficiently into a new cart. What will happen next is this, your groceries will fill the new cart. You will pay, take your new cart with your efficiently stacked groceries, leave your other, now empty, cart behind, and move on to the bagging area. This part is pretty self explanatory. It's the bagging area. When you return the cart and lock it, you get your quarter back.
I love this grocery store so much. It hasn't always been in this country. There's a special place in my heart for the chocolate section.
8 locals recommend
ALDI
5620 W Broadway AveEuropean style grocery store. You can't beat the prices. Bring a quarter to use a cart. You use a quarter to unlock a cart, and then get your quarter back when you return the cart. They do not provide bags so we have left some for your use. The checkout person will be sitting and scanning and putting your items efficiently into a new cart. What will happen next is this, your groceries will fill the new cart. You will pay, take your new cart with your efficiently stacked groceries, leave your other, now empty, cart behind, and move on to the bagging area. This part is pretty self explanatory. It's the bagging area. When you return the cart and lock it, you get your quarter back.
I love this grocery store so much. It hasn't always been in this country. There's a special place in my heart for the chocolate section.
Events
The Great Minnesota Get Together is a MUST. Try all kinds of new foods. Play games. Listen to great music and don't forget to check out the D2D building and be part of the University of Minnesota scientific research!!
69 locals recommend
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave NThe Great Minnesota Get Together is a MUST. Try all kinds of new foods. Play games. Listen to great music and don't forget to check out the D2D building and be part of the University of Minnesota scientific research!!
Fencing, Jousting, Games, Food. This step back in time is very much worth the drive to Shakopee.
26 locals recommend
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 145th St WFencing, Jousting, Games, Food. This step back in time is very much worth the drive to Shakopee.