Local Favorites and Must See’s!
Food scene
This is a list of local gems from fast-casual to fine dining. Enjoy!
Industrial-chic locale offering a unique menu of Thai, Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Filipino dishes. Reservations are suggested, gets really busy. Good for nice dining.
Lat14 Asian Eatery
8815 7th Ave NIndustrial-chic locale offering a unique menu of Thai, Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Filipino dishes. Reservations are suggested, gets really busy. Good for nice dining.
A huge list of craft brews & sausages (including vegan options) offered in a lively, modern beer hall with communal tables. Good for casual dining.
7 locals recommend
New Bohemia - Golden Valley
8040 Olson Memorial HwyA huge list of craft brews & sausages (including vegan options) offered in a lively, modern beer hall with communal tables. Good for casual dining.
Buzzy, upscale bistro serving American food. Amazing patio when open. Great for nice dining.
15 locals recommend
BLVD Kitchen & Bar
11544 Wayzata BlvdBuzzy, upscale bistro serving American food. Amazing patio when open. Great for nice dining.
Trendy Italian eatery boating a vibrant bar and upscale vibe. Good for nice dining.
12 locals recommend
Bacio
1571 Plymouth RdTrendy Italian eatery boating a vibrant bar and upscale vibe. Good for nice dining.
Airy, nautical decor and New American steak and seafood are featured at this restaurant with lake views. Definitely nice dining.
37 locals recommend
COV Wayzata
700 Lake St EAiry, nautical decor and New American steak and seafood are featured at this restaurant with lake views. Definitely nice dining.
Lake front restaurant with well-known chef. If you are a foodie, this is your place. Definitely nice dining.
23 locals recommend
6Smith
294 Grove Ln ELake front restaurant with well-known chef. If you are a foodie, this is your place. Definitely nice dining.
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington Ave
Butcher & The Boar
901 Hennepin AveIf you’re a foodie this place is a must. Indoor marketplace with food from all over the world.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StIf you’re a foodie this place is a must. Indoor marketplace with food from all over the world.
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st St
Pizzeria Lola
5557 Xerxes Ave SBroders' Pasta Bar
5000 Penn Ave SThe best pasta and wine at super reasonable prices.
Local Parks
Great park for picnics and playing on large playground. Includes lighted trails, boat launch, and spots for swiming and fishing.
25 locals recommend
Clifton French Regional Park
12605 Rockford RdGreat park for picnics and playing on large playground. Includes lighted trails, boat launch, and spots for swiming and fishing.
Lakefront recreation area known for swimming and ice skating, plus trails, picnics, and a playground.
Parkers Lake Park
Lakefront recreation area known for swimming and ice skating, plus trails, picnics, and a playground.
A 759-acre park offering year-round activities. Many trails, a lake, wooded areas, and a clubhouse.
95 locals recommend
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyA 759-acre park offering year-round activities. Many trails, a lake, wooded areas, and a clubhouse.
Loring Park
Lakes
Medicine Lake is very close and is popular for swimming (2 beaches), boating, sailing, and fishing. In the winter you can find many people out ice fishing and walking the frozen lake. At 902 acres, it is Hennepin County's second largest lake behind Lake Minnetonka.
6 locals recommend
Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is very close and is popular for swimming (2 beaches), boating, sailing, and fishing. In the winter you can find many people out ice fishing and walking the frozen lake. At 902 acres, it is Hennepin County's second largest lake behind Lake Minnetonka.
During the warmer months visiting Bread & Pickle, walking around the lake, or renting some kayaks is a must-do at this local favorite.
185 locals recommend
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyDuring the warmer months visiting Bread & Pickle, walking around the lake, or renting some kayaks is a must-do at this local favorite.
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayComedy
Minneapolis has a great local comedy scene. Here are a couple of our favorite spots to check out for a good laugh.
Buy tickets ahead of time and you can also eat dinner right at the club prior to the show!
27 locals recommend
Acme Comedy Co.
708 N 1st StBuy tickets ahead of time and you can also eat dinner right at the club prior to the show!
Several evening shows to pick from. If you stay after the latest show the comedians perform improv!
9 locals recommend
Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre
824 Hennepin AveSeveral evening shows to pick from. If you stay after the latest show the comedians perform improv!
Sightseeing
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SThe outdoor sculpture garden is the main draw here so it is somewhat seasonal but the museum also includes a lot of great modern art.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe outdoor sculpture garden is the main draw here so it is somewhat seasonal but the museum also includes a lot of great modern art.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdMinnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestCathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveMinnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrPrince’s famous complex including his home, studio, and performing venue.
106 locals recommend
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdPrince’s famous complex including his home, studio, and performing venue.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum DrShopping
Mall of America station
Ikea WayGalleria Edina
1 W 69th St