Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Fresh, delicious, gourmet meals made from scratch you don't want to miss out on!
31 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
2910 E Lake StFresh, delicious, gourmet meals made from scratch you don't want to miss out on!
Popular, locally owned and locally grown food from community garden served daily!
35 locals recommend
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant
3025 East Franklin AvenuePopular, locally owned and locally grown food from community garden served daily!
Peace Coffee
3262 Minnehaha AveAwesome atmosphere and coffee!
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave N Twelve days of fun beginning August 23!
Popular restaurant and food truck! Open until 3 a.m. on the weekends, Taco Taxi is a hot spot for quick, late-night eats.
9 locals recommend
Taco Taxi
1511 E Lake StPopular restaurant and food truck! Open until 3 a.m. on the weekends, Taco Taxi is a hot spot for quick, late-night eats.
Airy counter for creative Mexican plates, including seafood, tacos & sandwiches, plus happy hour
32 locals recommend
Sonora Grill
920 E Lake St Airy counter for creative Mexican plates, including seafood, tacos & sandwiches, plus happy hour
Kitschy sports bar & eatery with a baseball theme whipping up burgers, burritos & other pub grub
14 locals recommend
Peppers and Fries
3900 E Lake StKitschy sports bar & eatery with a baseball theme whipping up burgers, burritos & other pub grub
Denny's
2700 East Lake StreetQuick walk to breakfast/brunch! Open 24 hours
Classic comfort dishes & cocktails are the draw at this bustling mainstay with an upbeat atmosphere
21 locals recommend
Highland Grill
771 Cleveland Ave SClassic comfort dishes & cocktails are the draw at this bustling mainstay with an upbeat atmosphere
African Paradise Restaurant
2700 E Lake StAuthentic and affordable food!
Circa-1954, cash-only beer & burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveCirca-1954, cash-only beer & burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.
Convivial tavern & grill with elevated American pub grub, classic cocktails & a dog-friendly patio
41 locals recommend
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
3675 Minnehaha AveConvivial tavern & grill with elevated American pub grub, classic cocktails & a dog-friendly patio
Hot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar
70 locals recommend
Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveHot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar
The Midtown Farmers Market is a seasonal open-air farmers market in the Midtown area of south Minneapolis
9 locals recommend
Midtown Farmers Market
2225 Minnehaha AveThe Midtown Farmers Market is a seasonal open-air farmers market in the Midtown area of south Minneapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
Cowboy Slim's
1430 Lagoon AveVery popular bar located minutes away in Uptown, Minneapolis
Good bar food and great nightlife if wanting to go Downtown Minneapolis!
20 locals recommend
Cowboy Jack's Downtown Minneapolis
126 N 5th StGood bar food and great nightlife if wanting to go Downtown Minneapolis!
Local distillery with a relaxed cocktail room serving signature drinks with housemade spirits.
30 locals recommend
Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 E 32nd StLocal distillery with a relaxed cocktail room serving signature drinks with housemade spirits.
Honey
205 E Hennepin AveFun, good music, SE Mpls- only minutes away!
Popular outpost of a Midwestern sports-bar chain serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.
Its Brothers Bar & Grill Minneapolis
430 N 1st AvePopular outpost of a Midwestern sports-bar chain serving casual American eats in a party atmosphere.
Energetic tavern & grill offering a menu of American pub grub, lots of craft brews & a rooftop deck
22 locals recommend
Uptown Tavern & Rooftop
1400 Lagoon AveEnergetic tavern & grill offering a menu of American pub grub, lots of craft brews & a rooftop deck
Arts & Culture
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlWorld-class contemporary art center in Minneapolis
Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave SFun for a date, family, or kids!
Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market with great food, cultural experiences and unique gifts
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StMidtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market with great food, cultural experiences and unique gifts
Sparking learning through play! Explore 10 hands-on exhibits
97 locals recommend
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestSparking learning through play! Explore 10 hands-on exhibits
Enriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SEnriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures
See a show, grab a cup of coffee and explore the building, shop at the Guthrie Store, or to simply take in the extraordinary riverfront view!
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StSee a show, grab a cup of coffee and explore the building, shop at the Guthrie Store, or to simply take in the extraordinary riverfront view!
Parks & Nature
Lake Calhoun is the largest lake in Minneapolis, and part of the city's Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayLake Calhoun is the largest lake in Minneapolis, and part of the city's Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by city park land and circled by bike and walking trails, it is popular for many outdoor activities.
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy EWalk, bike, rent a canoe/kayak
Bass cruising the shoreline, planes flying close overhead, the beaches, the National Pond Hockey Championship, and view of the skyline
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyBass cruising the shoreline, planes flying close overhead, the beaches, the National Pond Hockey Championship, and view of the skyline
Neighborhood park offering year-round activities, and are always full of people and smiles
39 locals recommend
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SNeighborhood park offering year-round activities, and are always full of people and smiles
Essentials
Target
1329 5th St SE Also just a close walk away!
Cub Foods
1104 Lagoon Ave Get all your grocery needs a couple minutes away!
Seward Community Co-op
2823 E Franklin AveAwesome natural foods grocery co-op in South Mpls
Less than 1 mile away, great place to stay active, swim, take some fitness classes, and sometimes attend FREE events!
7 locals recommend
YWCA Minneapolis Midtown
2121 E Lake StLess than 1 mile away, great place to stay active, swim, take some fitness classes, and sometimes attend FREE events!
United States Postal Service
3033 27th Ave SShort walk away from USPS
Dollar Tree
4626 Nicollet AveRight next to Target!
Entertainment & Activities
Valleyfair
1 Valley Fair DrRiverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave S21st Century Cinema Technology in a 1950s Style Theater
Everything Else
Denny's
2700 East Lake StreetQuick walk to breakfast/brunch! Open 24 hours