Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Small batch craft beers, low key, casual food and ambience.
15 locals recommend
The Herkimer Pub & Brewery
2922 Lyndale Ave SSmall batch craft beers, low key, casual food and ambience.
Neighborhood staple. Great pizza and oftentimes bonus community activities.
47 locals recommend
Pizza Lucé Uptown
3200 Lyndale Ave SNeighborhood staple. Great pizza and oftentimes bonus community activities.
Hell's Kitchen Inc.
80 S 9th StQuirky restaurant, good food, often has live music!
Vicinity Coffee
3350 Lyndale Ave SSpyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEIt looks like a butcher shop, but don't be fooled, it's all vegan!
25 locals recommend
The Herbivorous Butcher
507 1st Ave NEIt looks like a butcher shop, but don't be fooled, it's all vegan!
Drinks & Nightlife
Yes, Minneapolis is more or less landlocked so it isn't necessarily known for its oysters, but the food here is delicious and the rooftop bar is second to none.
76 locals recommend
Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar
1400 W Lake StYes, Minneapolis is more or less landlocked so it isn't necessarily known for its oysters, but the food here is delicious and the rooftop bar is second to none.
Troubadour Wine Bar
2827 Hennepin AveCozy, romantic spot with great wine.
Arts & Culture
Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave SIntimate theater with high quality productions and music
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlHome of the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture as well as a beautiful park to peruse art installations.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlHome of the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture as well as a beautiful park to peruse art installations.
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwyArt museum designed by the famous Frank Gehry
The Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SQuirky Museum dedicated to the history of electricity.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SEntertainment & Activities
Opened on June 3, 1916, the Uptown theater is one of the oldest surviving theaters in the Twin Cities area. A quirky mix of mainstream and indie films.
39 locals recommend
Landmark's Uptown Theatre
2906 Hennepin AveOpened on June 3, 1916, the Uptown theater is one of the oldest surviving theaters in the Twin Cities area. A quirky mix of mainstream and indie films.
Classic bowling alley meets great restaurant, funky bar, and live music. Be sure to check on availability ahead of time as there are limited bowling lanes.
84 locals recommend
Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake StClassic bowling alley meets great restaurant, funky bar, and live music. Be sure to check on availability ahead of time as there are limited bowling lanes.
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo BlvdU.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveNickelodeon Universe
5000 Center CtAmusement park within the Mall of America
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Aquarium in the Mall of America
Sightseeing
7000 pound iconic sculpture located in the Beautiful walker art center
28 locals recommend
Spoonbridge and Cherry
14357 Loring Greenway7000 pound iconic sculpture located in the Beautiful walker art center
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St SParks & Nature
Lake formally known as "Lake Calhoun". It's easy to forget you're in a big city until you look across the lake and sailboats to see a breathtaking view of the Minneapolis skyline.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayLake formally known as "Lake Calhoun". It's easy to forget you're in a big city until you look across the lake and sailboats to see a breathtaking view of the Minneapolis skyline.
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy EThe smallest of the chain of lakes. Quiet and serene.
Part of the chain of lakes, great for a bike ride. More lively than lake of the Isles but more subdued than Bde Mka Ska.
185 locals recommend
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyPart of the chain of lakes, great for a bike ride. More lively than lake of the Isles but more subdued than Bde Mka Ska.
Home of the beautiful Minnehaha falls (Which is frozen and a spectacular sight in the winter too). Miles of trails.
10 locals recommend
Minnehaha Park
Home of the beautiful Minnehaha falls (Which is frozen and a spectacular sight in the winter too). Miles of trails.
Shopping
Mall of America station
Ikea WayIndoor theme park and over 520 stores.