Guidebook for Minneapolis
Parks & Nature
Powderhorn Park
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrEssentials
Everett's Foods & Meats
1833 E 38th StALDI
1311 E Franklin AveThis gas station is very close. It has basics that you might need in a pinch. Also, there is a redbox out front.
Holiday Stationstores
5444 Nicollet AveThis gas station is very close. It has basics that you might need in a pinch. Also, there is a redbox out front.
Arts & Culture
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AveThe Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens AveSmall but stunning collection.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWorld Class!
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite spots. Great service, fast kitchen, and the flavors are rockin!
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet Ave This is one of our favorite spots. Great service, fast kitchen, and the flavors are rockin!
A neighborhood favorite. The Blue Door is our "go to" place for burgers, tots, fries. Their salads are also top-notch. Go early, as wait times can exceed an hour!
55 locals recommend
Blue Door Pub Longfellow
3448 42nd Ave S A neighborhood favorite. The Blue Door is our "go to" place for burgers, tots, fries. Their salads are also top-notch. Go early, as wait times can exceed an hour!
Our favorite Indian restaurant. Lunch buffet is always good, and they have ample seating to accommodate groups for dinner, usually without too long of a wait for a table.
35 locals recommend
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant
3025 East Franklin Avenue Our favorite Indian restaurant. Lunch buffet is always good, and they have ample seating to accommodate groups for dinner, usually without too long of a wait for a table.
Himalayan Restaurant
2910 E Lake StTaco Taxi
1511 E Lake StBrewpubs are heating up in Minneapolis, and this one is a keeper. Great menu selections, even for gluten-free options.
82 locals recommend
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StBrewpubs are heating up in Minneapolis, and this one is a keeper. Great menu selections, even for gluten-free options.
Great Thai food and a superb sushi bar. Great for gluten-free guests as well. Full bar.
14 locals recommend
Soberfish
2627 E Franklin AveGreat Thai food and a superb sushi bar. Great for gluten-free guests as well. Full bar.
Enjoy the Minneapolis lake scene, the wonderful Minneapolis Park System at Sandcastle... Counter-serve cafe offering varied New American eats, beer & wine on the beach at Lake Nokomis.
23 locals recommend
Sandcastle
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyEnjoy the Minneapolis lake scene, the wonderful Minneapolis Park System at Sandcastle... Counter-serve cafe offering varied New American eats, beer & wine on the beach at Lake Nokomis.
Iconic coffee shop and treasured local brand known for community involvement.
29 locals recommend
Peace Coffee
3262 Minnehaha AveIconic coffee shop and treasured local brand known for community involvement.
Interesting place, not far from other eateries... Sociable spot for bike sales & repairs plus specialty espresso drinks made from direct-trade beans.
30 locals recommend
Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar
2900 E 42nd StInteresting place, not far from other eateries... Sociable spot for bike sales & repairs plus specialty espresso drinks made from direct-trade beans.
Dinner only with brunch on Sunday. Fantastic food! One of our newly reopened favorites!
11 locals recommend
Town Talk Diner & Gastropub
2707 E Lake StDinner only with brunch on Sunday. Fantastic food! One of our newly reopened favorites!
Sweet little neighborhood coffee shop that has been around for many years.
56 locals recommend
May Day Café
3440 Bloomington AveSweet little neighborhood coffee shop that has been around for many years.
Hot Plate
5204 Bloomington AveDrinks & Nightlife
Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 E 32nd StHome of the locally famous juicy lucy burger. The US president ate here when he was in town. Most locals know this place.
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveHome of the locally famous juicy lucy burger. The US president ate here when he was in town. Most locals know this place.
Sightseeing
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StGetting Around
This is the most convenient Blue Line train stop near our house. You can get there by bus from the house. If you cross the street next to the house, there is a bus stop by the fire hydrant. It is the 22 line. Take any bus to the 38th street station. Be sure to get a transfer ticket on the bus. You can ride the train to explore some of our cities highlights: the Mississippi, Mall of America, Minnehaha Falls, both downtown areas, Target field, TCF stadium, the UofM and more.
20 locals recommend
38th St Station & Gate A
This is the most convenient Blue Line train stop near our house. You can get there by bus from the house. If you cross the street next to the house, there is a bus stop by the fire hydrant. It is the 22 line. Take any bus to the 38th street station. Be sure to get a transfer ticket on the bus. You can ride the train to explore some of our cities highlights: the Mississippi, Mall of America, Minnehaha Falls, both downtown areas, Target field, TCF stadium, the UofM and more.