Parks & Nature
It is a historic conservatory complete with a free zoo and Japanese Garden. There is also a kiddie park and restored carousel adjacent to the conservatory. The park itself is much larger and features a golf course and a pavilion where bands and other events are featured during the summer months.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrIt is a historic conservatory complete with a free zoo and Japanese Garden. There is also a kiddie park and restored carousel adjacent to the conservatory. The park itself is much larger and features a golf course and a pavilion where bands and other events are featured during the summer months.
A former double-track railroad bridge, converted to a walkway / bikeway which connects west and east banks of the river just south/east of downtown Minneapolis. Heavily used and frequently has events going on either end of it year-round. Aquatennial is a major summer event.
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Iphondo le Stone Arch
100 Portland AveA former double-track railroad bridge, converted to a walkway / bikeway which connects west and east banks of the river just south/east of downtown Minneapolis. Heavily used and frequently has events going on either end of it year-round. Aquatennial is a major summer event.
Arts & Culture
I-Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin AveMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SThere is also an iconic outdoor art park nearby, recently renovated with new sculptures.
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I-Center ye-Art ye-Walker
725 Vineland PlThere is also an iconic outdoor art park nearby, recently renovated with new sculptures.
Food Scene
Bole Ethiopian Cuisine
1341 Pascal StreetAuthentic African cuisine. We've been there and it's great!
Sole Cafe
684 MN-51Korean cuisine - good stuff!
Perfect spot for dinner after happy hour with friends!
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Zen Box Izakaya
602 S Washington AvePerfect spot for dinner after happy hour with friends!
Kitschy newspaper themed venue with great food and drinks.
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The News Room
990 Nicollet MallKitschy newspaper themed venue with great food and drinks.
It's Greek for me! And for you too. Easy to get to off the Green Line.
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The Naughty Greek
181 Snelling Ave NIt's Greek for me! And for you too. Easy to get to off the Green Line.
Local microbrewery with great beer and great food too. Not as famous as Surly but (in my opinion) better, more intimate surrounding.
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Urban Growler Brewing Company
2325 Endicott StLocal microbrewery with great beer and great food too. Not as famous as Surly but (in my opinion) better, more intimate surrounding.
Local coffee shop just three short blocks from home. Good stuff.
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Groundswell
1340 Thomas Ave WLocal coffee shop just three short blocks from home. Good stuff.
Exceptional Chinese cuisine. You have to try it to believe it for yourself. Been there multiple times and beyond impressed each and every time.
Little Szechuan 小四川
304 SE Oak StExceptional Chinese cuisine. You have to try it to believe it for yourself. Been there multiple times and beyond impressed each and every time.
Bar Luchador
825 SE Washington AveMexican? Yes please! Good food and great drinks.
If you enjoy Dim Sum, this is the place to go.
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Tea House Chinese Restaurant
2425 University Ave SEIf you enjoy Dim Sum, this is the place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally famous and incredibly busy at all times... and for good reason.
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Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastLocally famous and incredibly busy at all times... and for good reason.
Local longtime gay bar, soon to be in transition to reflect changes in the neighborhood - specifically to attract and support the new soccer stadium.
Town House
1415 University Ave WLocal longtime gay bar, soon to be in transition to reflect changes in the neighborhood - specifically to attract and support the new soccer stadium.
Turf Club
1601 University Ave WHistoric local favorite, also has good food.
Gay centric bar for good, strong drinks in a down-to-earth atmosphere. Their little kitchen puts out some decent bar food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Patio has been recently expanded.
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eagleBOLTbar
515 S Washington AveGay centric bar for good, strong drinks in a down-to-earth atmosphere. Their little kitchen puts out some decent bar food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Patio has been recently expanded.
Gay night club with nightly specials. Good food albeit a bit pricey. Sunday brunch is good, but their drag brunch (call to reserve) can be highly entertaining. Patio is nice.
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LUSH
990 Central Ave NEGay night club with nightly specials. Good food albeit a bit pricey. Sunday brunch is good, but their drag brunch (call to reserve) can be highly entertaining. Patio is nice.
Sightseeing
Walk, run, bike or drive up and down the river, either side. Historic neighborhoods, parks, and venues abound.
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Mississippi River Boulevard
Mississippi River BoulevardWalk, run, bike or drive up and down the river, either side. Historic neighborhoods, parks, and venues abound.
Entertainment & Activities
It's called "The Great Minnesota Get-Together" and for good reason. Attended by hundreds of thousands each year.
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Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave NIt's called "The Great Minnesota Get-Together" and for good reason. Attended by hundreds of thousands each year.
Shopping
I call it "Retail Hell" but honestly, you have to see it to believe it. Largest mall in the US if not North America. Recently expanded so there's even more space to get lost in!!
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Mall of America Red Line Gate C station
I call it "Retail Hell" but honestly, you have to see it to believe it. Largest mall in the US if not North America. Recently expanded so there's even more space to get lost in!!