Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Exceptional pastry and desserts. I don't even eat dessert but I go here any time I want to bring something sweet to someone.
84 locals recommend
Patisserie 46
4552 Grand Ave SExceptional pastry and desserts. I don't even eat dessert but I go here any time I want to bring something sweet to someone.
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveUnbelievable fried chicken!
Kyatchi
3758 Nicollet AveGreat sushi joint dedicated to sustainable practices
There are quite a few coffee shops in the 'hood, but this is our favorite slug of the mug
14 locals recommend
Royal Grounds Coffee
4161 Grand Ave SThere are quite a few coffee shops in the 'hood, but this is our favorite slug of the mug
Saint Genevieve
5003 Bryant Ave SOpen air in the summer, just a few blocks from your stay
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveHome of the world famous Juicy Lucy
Walking distance from the space, Tap Society boasts a 'wall' of tap beer selections and a simple but delicious burger menu.
8 locals recommend
Tap Society
4555 Grand Ave SWalking distance from the space, Tap Society boasts a 'wall' of tap beer selections and a simple but delicious burger menu.
They rotate their menu a fair amount, but I've never been disappointed. They've also got a great bar, but the fare isn't pub grub - it's well-crafted dinner.
20 locals recommend
Lyn 65
6439 Lyndale Ave SThey rotate their menu a fair amount, but I've never been disappointed. They've also got a great bar, but the fare isn't pub grub - it's well-crafted dinner.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful trail around the lake for walking or biking. Canoe and kayak rental in the summer.
185 locals recommend
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyBeautiful trail around the lake for walking or biking. Canoe and kayak rental in the summer.
Minnehaha Creek
Another great walking path along the creek
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBeautiful falls on the eastern end of the creek
Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary
4124 Roseway RdA relaxing way to wind down after walking Lake Harriet
Arts & Culture
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWalker Art Center
725 Vineland PlAward-winning museum
Minneapolis is on par with NYC for theater options per capita. The Guthrie is perhaps the most renowned.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StMinneapolis is on par with NYC for theater options per capita. The Guthrie is perhaps the most renowned.
The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens AveAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveMill City Museum
704 S 2nd StShopping
If you've got money and time to burn, you can find just about anything you could imagine here. Ten minutes away.
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayIf you've got money and time to burn, you can find just about anything you could imagine here. Ten minutes away.
Patina
1009 W Franklin AveGreat spot featuring local craftsmanship
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
236 W Lake StBlocks from your stay
46th Street Station
3686 E 46th StBus line
Drinks & Nightlife
There are TONS of great craft breweries here, and LynLake is only the closest. If this is of interest to you, I can recommend many more.
53 locals recommend
LynLake Brewery
2934 Lyndale Ave SThere are TONS of great craft breweries here, and LynLake is only the closest. If this is of interest to you, I can recommend many more.
Whiskey Junction
901 Cedar AvenueMusic is everywhere in this town, but the Whiskey is legendary
Liquor Lyle's
2021 Hennepin AveLong-standing Minneapolis watering hole - 2fers 9-10PM!
Sightseeing
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlIconic outdoor sculpture park
Take a leisurely stroll through the beautifully maintained rose garden right off Lake Harriet
51 locals recommend
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway RdTake a leisurely stroll through the beautifully maintained rose garden right off Lake Harriet