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.
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.
BLVD Kitchen & Bar
11544 Wayzata BoulevardBuzzy, upscale bistro serving American food. Amazing patio when open. Great for nice dining.
Bacio
1571 Plymouth RoadTrendy 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.
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lokale anbefalerCOV Wayzata
700 Lake Street East22
lokale anbefalerAiry, 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.
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lokale anbefaler6Smith
294 Grove Lane East9
lokale anbefalerLake front restaurant with well-known chef. If you are a foodie, this is your place. Definitely nice dining.
Bar La Grassa
800 North Washington Avenue53
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Butcher and the Boar
1121 Hennepin Avenue23
lokale anbefalerIf you’re a foodie this place is a must. Indoor marketplace with food from all over the world.
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lokale anbefalerMidtown Global Market
920 East Lake Street92
lokale anbefalerIf you’re a foodie this place is a must. Indoor marketplace with food from all over the world.
Spoon and Stable
211 North 1st Street28
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Pizzeria Lola
5557 Xerxes Avenue South21
lokale anbefalerBroders' Pasta Bar
5000 Penn Avenue South22
lokale anbefalerThe 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.
Clifton French Regional Park
15720 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.
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lokale anbefalerTheodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway43
lokale anbefalerA 759-acre park offering year-round activities. Many trails, a lake, wooded areas, and a clubhouse.
Loring Park
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lokale anbefalerLakes
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.
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.
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lokale anbefalerLake Harriet
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lokale anbefalerDuring 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
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lokale anbefalerComedy
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!
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lokale anbefalerAcme Comedy Co
708 N 1st St7
lokale anbefalerBuy 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!
Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre
824 Hennepin AvenueSeveral evening shows to pick from. If you stay after the latest show the comedians perform improv!
Sightseeing
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Avenue South202
lokale anbefalerThe outdoor sculpture garden is the main draw here so it is somewhat seasonal but the museum also includes a lot of great modern art.
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lokale anbefalerWalker Art Center
725 Vineland Place235
lokale anbefalerThe 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 West Kellogg Boulevard70
lokale anbefalerMinnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street West37
lokale anbefalerCathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby Avenue33
lokale anbefalerMinnehaha Falls
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lokale anbefalerPrince’s famous complex including his home, studio, and performing venue.
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lokale anbefalerPaisley Park
7801 Audubon Road34
lokale anbefalerPrince’s famous complex including his home, studio, and performing venue.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive40
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Mall of America
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lokale anbefalerGalleria Edina
3510 France Avenue South