Guidebook for Minneapolis
Getting Around
This is the nearest lightrail stop. It will take you straight downtown to the Vikings stadium, Target Field, or Target Center. Also very near for conferences and shows.
20 locals recommend
38th St Station & Gate A
This is the nearest lightrail stop. It will take you straight downtown to the Vikings stadium, Target Field, or Target Center. Also very near for conferences and shows.
Parks & Nature
This park is beautiful! The falls are gigantic, there are wide open places to play, and terrific paths and trails. Follow the creek at the bottom of the falls for great nature views. Sea Salt is a restaurant at the park that is very popular. The park also rents bikes and surreys.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrThis park is beautiful! The falls are gigantic, there are wide open places to play, and terrific paths and trails. Follow the creek at the bottom of the falls for great nature views. Sea Salt is a restaurant at the park that is very popular. The park also rents bikes and surreys.
Beach, tennis courts, golf, kiddie pool, and a jungle gym are all featured at this park which happens to be just across the street! I have tennis rackets and balls that you can feel free to use.
27 locals recommend
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th StBeach, tennis courts, golf, kiddie pool, and a jungle gym are all featured at this park which happens to be just across the street! I have tennis rackets and balls that you can feel free to use.
A bigger beach than Lake Hiawatha has to offer. This is a bigger and very beautiful beach that you will certainly enjoy.
34 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Main Beach
A bigger beach than Lake Hiawatha has to offer. This is a bigger and very beautiful beach that you will certainly enjoy.
Possibly the prettiest beach in the Twin Cities. Tons to do here with jogging and biking trails, sailboating, restaurants, music, and more.
18 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska North Beach
Possibly the prettiest beach in the Twin Cities. Tons to do here with jogging and biking trails, sailboating, restaurants, music, and more.
Yet another terrific lake. The bandshell has live music Monday through Saturday evenings and movies after sunset during the summer! Link to the schedule: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__events/music__movies/music_in_the_parks/lake_harriet_park_schedule/
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyYet another terrific lake. The bandshell has live music Monday through Saturday evenings and movies after sunset during the summer! Link to the schedule: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__events/music__movies/music_in_the_parks/lake_harriet_park_schedule/
Food Scene
This is my wife and my favorite breakfast spot. Breakfast is so delicious and unique here. Grab a mimosa or screwdriver to go with, they only use locally crafted liquor. Menu: http://www.hi-lo-diner.com/menu-1/
59 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Diner
4020 E Lake StThis is my wife and my favorite breakfast spot. Breakfast is so delicious and unique here. Grab a mimosa or screwdriver to go with, they only use locally crafted liquor. Menu: http://www.hi-lo-diner.com/menu-1/
Another great spot for breakfast. Stop in early, the name is deceiving, its a tiny place!
11 locals recommend
Colossal Cafe
1839 East 42nd StreetAnother great spot for breakfast. Stop in early, the name is deceiving, its a tiny place!