Guidebook for Minneapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best beer tap lists in the city, if not the best. Great neighborhood spot to hang out for a happy hour or in the evening! The food is also good.
51 locals recommend
Buster's On 28th
4204 S 28th AveOne of the best beer tap lists in the city, if not the best. Great neighborhood spot to hang out for a happy hour or in the evening! The food is also good.
Great food and great beer. Sometimes a short wait is required, but worth it. Within easy walking distance.
82 locals recommend
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StGreat food and great beer. Sometimes a short wait is required, but worth it. Within easy walking distance.
Day Block Brewing Company
1105 S Washington AvePizza and beer...really good beer. Take the light rail
Sightseeing
Beautiful walk along Minnehaha creek culminating in a powerful waterfall in the summer or an icy sanctuary in the winter. A must see all times of year.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBeautiful walk along Minnehaha creek culminating in a powerful waterfall in the summer or an icy sanctuary in the winter. A must see all times of year.
Mill City is our favorite museum in the city. It's really a cool area, so make a day or half day of it. Take the light rail to get there!
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMill City is our favorite museum in the city. It's really a cool area, so make a day or half day of it. Take the light rail to get there!
Lake Harriet is probably our favorite of the Chain of Lakes. It's about 5 or so miles away by bike. You can take the Minnehaha Creek greenway the whole way there. Free concerts/movies in summer.
185 locals recommend
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyLake Harriet is probably our favorite of the Chain of Lakes. It's about 5 or so miles away by bike. You can take the Minnehaha Creek greenway the whole way there. Free concerts/movies in summer.
Rent a stand-up paddle board, canoe, or kayak to tour around the lakes.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayRent a stand-up paddle board, canoe, or kayak to tour around the lakes.
Amazing park with hiking, running, and mountain biking trails. Cross Country skiing in winter--they groom the trails. Probably want a car to get there.
95 locals recommend
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyAmazing park with hiking, running, and mountain biking trails. Cross Country skiing in winter--they groom the trails. Probably want a car to get there.
Everything Else
Swimming, playground, basketball, community center, etc. 2 blocks away.
27 locals recommend
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th StSwimming, playground, basketball, community center, etc. 2 blocks away.
The Twin Cities campus is home to a variety of sporting and arts/cultural activities. Be sure to check it out, you can take the light rail there!
62 locals recommend
University of Minnesota
The Twin Cities campus is home to a variety of sporting and arts/cultural activities. Be sure to check it out, you can take the light rail there!
Food Scene
Great Italian food. This is about a mile away, but a really beautiful walk or bike ride along Minnehaha Creek if you're up for it.
24 locals recommend
Al Vento
5001 S 34th AveGreat Italian food. This is about a mile away, but a really beautiful walk or bike ride along Minnehaha Creek if you're up for it.
Drink delicious coffee and rent a bike to tour around Minneapolis--by far the best way to see this city. 2 blocks away
30 locals recommend
Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar
2900 E 42nd StDrink delicious coffee and rent a bike to tour around Minneapolis--by far the best way to see this city. 2 blocks away
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AvePastries! 2 blocks away
Arts & Culture
Catch a Twins baseball game at one of the coolest stadiums in the country. You can take the light rail all the way there in about 20 min (plus 10 min walking)
236 locals recommend
Target Field
1 Twins WayCatch a Twins baseball game at one of the coolest stadiums in the country. You can take the light rail all the way there in about 20 min (plus 10 min walking)
Target Center
600 N 1st AveConcerts, NBA basketball games, etc. Take the light rail!
Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg BlvdConcerts, NHL games, etc. Take the light rail!
Shopping
It's the Mall of America. They have indoor roller coasters! Take the light rail directly to the mall!
314 locals recommend
Mall of America station
Ikea WayIt's the Mall of America. They have indoor roller coasters! Take the light rail directly to the mall!