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Self-GuidedTour BookRail~Volution 2014 Minneapolis st paul
The content of this book was developed by volunteers in coordination with neighborhood groups in Minneapolis and St Paul and paid for by private donations Inclusion of a particular activity or business does not represent an endorsement by the Minnesota Department of Transportation the Metropolitan Council the Counties Transit Improvement Board Rail~Volution or any other sponsor organization The contents are offered as optional recreational opportunities any purchase and use of products or services offered by third parties is at your own discretion and risk
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Our self-guided tours will have you experiencing the region like a local in no time From historic river neighborhoods
to ethnic centers our communities are rich in diversity and teeming with culture Whether itrsquos wandering around the Mill City Museum ruins visiting a local park or lake admiring the lovely historic estates along Summit Avenue or figuring out for yourself who has the best Juicy Lucy burger the Twin Cities have something to offer every visitor
All the destinations highlighted here are easily accessible by transit from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis your home for the duration of the conference Wersquove designed the tours in such a way that each ldquoexplorerdquo map has at least 10 things to see and do within a walkable area and can be completed in about two hours
We know you only have a few days to spend with us but it is our sincere hope you enjoy your time in the Twin Cities
Regards
Susan Haigh Peter McLaughlin Charles A Zelle
Chair Metropolitan Council Chair Counties Transit Commissioner Improvement Board MnDOT
Welcome to MinneapolisSaint Paul
Pedestrians crossing Stone Arch Bridge MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Getting Around Town
Mobile-Friendly Websites
Metro Transit website wwwmetrotransitorg Transit schedule information and trip planning assistance Call 612-373-3333 to speak to a friendly transit helper
Mobile Applications for Android and iOS
Car2Go Point-to-point carsharing If youre already a member you can
use it in MSP too
Spotcycle Bike and station information for Nice Ride the Twin Cities
public bike sharing system
OMG Transit wwwomgtransitcom Real time transit information stop locations as well as other tools
for navigating the area
Using the Self-Guided Tour Book
This book has been divided into three sections to help you navigate during your trip to the Twin Cities
Explore the Region (red) tabRegional information by areas of interest including food family friendly museums and more Also included are destinations with the Transportation Geek in mind
Explore Minneapolis (blue) tab and Explore Saint Paul (green) tabsInformation to orient you to Minneapolis and Saint Paul by area Content for each area will include a description highlighted destinations to visit explore map and links to learn more
Visit the Community Table in the conference lobby assisting in navigating the region or for more information on activities in this guide and more
Resources for Getting Around
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Check out the mobile version of this guide wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtour
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Table of Contents
Explore the Region 4Famous Food 6Brewpubs and taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14outdoor Recreation 16shopping 18theaters 20transportation Geek 22
Explore Minneapolis 24Cedar Riverside 26Hennepinnicollet 28lake Harriet 30northeast 32stone arch Bridge area 34university of Minnesota 36uptown 38Warehouse Districtnorth loop 40West Broadway 42
Explore Saint Paul 44Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50lowertown 52state Capitol 54university avenue 56West 7th 58
We hope you enjoy exploring our region Share your experience on social media using the hashtag RailVolution
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Mention the twin Cities to anyone and theyrsquoll immediately gasp and say ldquoit gets cold there doesnrsquot itrdquo For those of
us who have spent our lives here or chose to call Minneapolis-saint paul home all we can do is laugh
The truth is wersquore fine dining craft brew drinking museum visiting music loving theatre watching year-round biking cabin going folks who take great pride in all four seasons and love our lake time We also love to take advantage of having no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota with one of the largest malls in the country located in our backyard
The Twin Cities are much more than quiet Midwestern towns they are in the middle of a reurbanization and offer a healthy balance of a cosmopolitan and friendly neighborhood vibes Minneapolis and Saint Paul have rich histories and offer lively vibrant social scenes filled with endless activities for both locals and visitors This book outlines highlights from the region and provides information on specific areas of interest for you to delve deeper into what the Twin Cities has to offer
Explore the Region
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in tHis seCtion
Famous Food 6Brewpubs and Taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14
Outdoor Recreation 16Shopping 18Theaters 20Transportation Geek 22
Mill District Market MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Saint Paul
Candyland Saint Paul
Rice Park Saint Paul
Target Field Minneapolis
Photos courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
Highlights
Mickeys Diner Saint PaulPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
James Beard Award winner or nominee
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Featured on Food Network
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
Harriet BrewingPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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W Minn Bit See Explore Minneapolis and Explore Saint Paul maps for additional family friendly activities in specific parts of town
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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128279Learn more Check out each venuersquos website for more information about specific shows
15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
Photo courtesy of Brian Peterson
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
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Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
The content of this book was developed by volunteers in coordination with neighborhood groups in Minneapolis and St Paul and paid for by private donations Inclusion of a particular activity or business does not represent an endorsement by the Minnesota Department of Transportation the Metropolitan Council the Counties Transit Improvement Board Rail~Volution or any other sponsor organization The contents are offered as optional recreational opportunities any purchase and use of products or services offered by third parties is at your own discretion and risk
notes
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Our self-guided tours will have you experiencing the region like a local in no time From historic river neighborhoods
to ethnic centers our communities are rich in diversity and teeming with culture Whether itrsquos wandering around the Mill City Museum ruins visiting a local park or lake admiring the lovely historic estates along Summit Avenue or figuring out for yourself who has the best Juicy Lucy burger the Twin Cities have something to offer every visitor
All the destinations highlighted here are easily accessible by transit from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis your home for the duration of the conference Wersquove designed the tours in such a way that each ldquoexplorerdquo map has at least 10 things to see and do within a walkable area and can be completed in about two hours
We know you only have a few days to spend with us but it is our sincere hope you enjoy your time in the Twin Cities
Regards
Susan Haigh Peter McLaughlin Charles A Zelle
Chair Metropolitan Council Chair Counties Transit Commissioner Improvement Board MnDOT
Welcome to MinneapolisSaint Paul
Pedestrians crossing Stone Arch Bridge MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Getting Around Town
Mobile-Friendly Websites
Metro Transit website wwwmetrotransitorg Transit schedule information and trip planning assistance Call 612-373-3333 to speak to a friendly transit helper
Mobile Applications for Android and iOS
Car2Go Point-to-point carsharing If youre already a member you can
use it in MSP too
Spotcycle Bike and station information for Nice Ride the Twin Cities
public bike sharing system
OMG Transit wwwomgtransitcom Real time transit information stop locations as well as other tools
for navigating the area
Using the Self-Guided Tour Book
This book has been divided into three sections to help you navigate during your trip to the Twin Cities
Explore the Region (red) tabRegional information by areas of interest including food family friendly museums and more Also included are destinations with the Transportation Geek in mind
Explore Minneapolis (blue) tab and Explore Saint Paul (green) tabsInformation to orient you to Minneapolis and Saint Paul by area Content for each area will include a description highlighted destinations to visit explore map and links to learn more
Visit the Community Table in the conference lobby assisting in navigating the region or for more information on activities in this guide and more
Resources for Getting Around
128279More resources wwwmetrotransitorgmobile-site-and-transit-apps
Check out the mobile version of this guide wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtour
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Table of Contents
Explore the Region 4Famous Food 6Brewpubs and taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14outdoor Recreation 16shopping 18theaters 20transportation Geek 22
Explore Minneapolis 24Cedar Riverside 26Hennepinnicollet 28lake Harriet 30northeast 32stone arch Bridge area 34university of Minnesota 36uptown 38Warehouse Districtnorth loop 40West Broadway 42
Explore Saint Paul 44Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50lowertown 52state Capitol 54university avenue 56West 7th 58
We hope you enjoy exploring our region Share your experience on social media using the hashtag RailVolution
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Mention the twin Cities to anyone and theyrsquoll immediately gasp and say ldquoit gets cold there doesnrsquot itrdquo For those of
us who have spent our lives here or chose to call Minneapolis-saint paul home all we can do is laugh
The truth is wersquore fine dining craft brew drinking museum visiting music loving theatre watching year-round biking cabin going folks who take great pride in all four seasons and love our lake time We also love to take advantage of having no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota with one of the largest malls in the country located in our backyard
The Twin Cities are much more than quiet Midwestern towns they are in the middle of a reurbanization and offer a healthy balance of a cosmopolitan and friendly neighborhood vibes Minneapolis and Saint Paul have rich histories and offer lively vibrant social scenes filled with endless activities for both locals and visitors This book outlines highlights from the region and provides information on specific areas of interest for you to delve deeper into what the Twin Cities has to offer
Explore the Region
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in tHis seCtion
Famous Food 6Brewpubs and Taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14
Outdoor Recreation 16Shopping 18Theaters 20Transportation Geek 22
Mill District Market MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Saint Paul
Candyland Saint Paul
Rice Park Saint Paul
Target Field Minneapolis
Photos courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
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Mickeys Diner Saint PaulPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
James Beard Award winner or nominee
Family friendly
Featured on Food Network
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
Harriet BrewingPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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W Minn Bit See Explore Minneapolis and Explore Saint Paul maps for additional family friendly activities in specific parts of town
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
Photo courtesy of Brian Peterson
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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25Explore Minneapolis
in tHis seCtion
Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
HennepinNicollet
Cedar Riverside
Stone Arch Bridge Area
West Broadway Northeast
Uptown
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North Loop
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easily be accessed by foot bike or transit
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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Our self-guided tours will have you experiencing the region like a local in no time From historic river neighborhoods
to ethnic centers our communities are rich in diversity and teeming with culture Whether itrsquos wandering around the Mill City Museum ruins visiting a local park or lake admiring the lovely historic estates along Summit Avenue or figuring out for yourself who has the best Juicy Lucy burger the Twin Cities have something to offer every visitor
All the destinations highlighted here are easily accessible by transit from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis your home for the duration of the conference Wersquove designed the tours in such a way that each ldquoexplorerdquo map has at least 10 things to see and do within a walkable area and can be completed in about two hours
We know you only have a few days to spend with us but it is our sincere hope you enjoy your time in the Twin Cities
Regards
Susan Haigh Peter McLaughlin Charles A Zelle
Chair Metropolitan Council Chair Counties Transit Commissioner Improvement Board MnDOT
Welcome to MinneapolisSaint Paul
Pedestrians crossing Stone Arch Bridge MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Getting Around Town
Mobile-Friendly Websites
Metro Transit website wwwmetrotransitorg Transit schedule information and trip planning assistance Call 612-373-3333 to speak to a friendly transit helper
Mobile Applications for Android and iOS
Car2Go Point-to-point carsharing If youre already a member you can
use it in MSP too
Spotcycle Bike and station information for Nice Ride the Twin Cities
public bike sharing system
OMG Transit wwwomgtransitcom Real time transit information stop locations as well as other tools
for navigating the area
Using the Self-Guided Tour Book
This book has been divided into three sections to help you navigate during your trip to the Twin Cities
Explore the Region (red) tabRegional information by areas of interest including food family friendly museums and more Also included are destinations with the Transportation Geek in mind
Explore Minneapolis (blue) tab and Explore Saint Paul (green) tabsInformation to orient you to Minneapolis and Saint Paul by area Content for each area will include a description highlighted destinations to visit explore map and links to learn more
Visit the Community Table in the conference lobby assisting in navigating the region or for more information on activities in this guide and more
Resources for Getting Around
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Table of Contents
Explore the Region 4Famous Food 6Brewpubs and taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14outdoor Recreation 16shopping 18theaters 20transportation Geek 22
Explore Minneapolis 24Cedar Riverside 26Hennepinnicollet 28lake Harriet 30northeast 32stone arch Bridge area 34university of Minnesota 36uptown 38Warehouse Districtnorth loop 40West Broadway 42
Explore Saint Paul 44Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50lowertown 52state Capitol 54university avenue 56West 7th 58
We hope you enjoy exploring our region Share your experience on social media using the hashtag RailVolution
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Mention the twin Cities to anyone and theyrsquoll immediately gasp and say ldquoit gets cold there doesnrsquot itrdquo For those of
us who have spent our lives here or chose to call Minneapolis-saint paul home all we can do is laugh
The truth is wersquore fine dining craft brew drinking museum visiting music loving theatre watching year-round biking cabin going folks who take great pride in all four seasons and love our lake time We also love to take advantage of having no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota with one of the largest malls in the country located in our backyard
The Twin Cities are much more than quiet Midwestern towns they are in the middle of a reurbanization and offer a healthy balance of a cosmopolitan and friendly neighborhood vibes Minneapolis and Saint Paul have rich histories and offer lively vibrant social scenes filled with endless activities for both locals and visitors This book outlines highlights from the region and provides information on specific areas of interest for you to delve deeper into what the Twin Cities has to offer
Explore the Region
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Famous Food 6Brewpubs and Taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14
Outdoor Recreation 16Shopping 18Theaters 20Transportation Geek 22
Mill District Market MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Downtown Minneapolis
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Saint Paul
Candyland Saint Paul
Rice Park Saint Paul
Target Field Minneapolis
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
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Mickeys Diner Saint PaulPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
James Beard Award winner or nominee
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Getting Around Town
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Metro Transit website wwwmetrotransitorg Transit schedule information and trip planning assistance Call 612-373-3333 to speak to a friendly transit helper
Mobile Applications for Android and iOS
Car2Go Point-to-point carsharing If youre already a member you can
use it in MSP too
Spotcycle Bike and station information for Nice Ride the Twin Cities
public bike sharing system
OMG Transit wwwomgtransitcom Real time transit information stop locations as well as other tools
for navigating the area
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This book has been divided into three sections to help you navigate during your trip to the Twin Cities
Explore the Region (red) tabRegional information by areas of interest including food family friendly museums and more Also included are destinations with the Transportation Geek in mind
Explore Minneapolis (blue) tab and Explore Saint Paul (green) tabsInformation to orient you to Minneapolis and Saint Paul by area Content for each area will include a description highlighted destinations to visit explore map and links to learn more
Visit the Community Table in the conference lobby assisting in navigating the region or for more information on activities in this guide and more
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Explore the Region 4Famous Food 6Brewpubs and taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14outdoor Recreation 16shopping 18theaters 20transportation Geek 22
Explore Minneapolis 24Cedar Riverside 26Hennepinnicollet 28lake Harriet 30northeast 32stone arch Bridge area 34university of Minnesota 36uptown 38Warehouse Districtnorth loop 40West Broadway 42
Explore Saint Paul 44Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50lowertown 52state Capitol 54university avenue 56West 7th 58
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Mention the twin Cities to anyone and theyrsquoll immediately gasp and say ldquoit gets cold there doesnrsquot itrdquo For those of
us who have spent our lives here or chose to call Minneapolis-saint paul home all we can do is laugh
The truth is wersquore fine dining craft brew drinking museum visiting music loving theatre watching year-round biking cabin going folks who take great pride in all four seasons and love our lake time We also love to take advantage of having no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota with one of the largest malls in the country located in our backyard
The Twin Cities are much more than quiet Midwestern towns they are in the middle of a reurbanization and offer a healthy balance of a cosmopolitan and friendly neighborhood vibes Minneapolis and Saint Paul have rich histories and offer lively vibrant social scenes filled with endless activities for both locals and visitors This book outlines highlights from the region and provides information on specific areas of interest for you to delve deeper into what the Twin Cities has to offer
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Famous Food 6Brewpubs and Taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14
Outdoor Recreation 16Shopping 18Theaters 20Transportation Geek 22
Mill District Market MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Downtown Minneapolis
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Saint Paul
Candyland Saint Paul
Rice Park Saint Paul
Target Field Minneapolis
Photos courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
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Mickeys Diner Saint PaulPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
James Beard Award winner or nominee
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwstanthonymaincom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
Stone Arch Bridge Area continued
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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Transportation geek
cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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Daytonrsquos Bluff
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West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
Shopping
7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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Table of Contents
Explore the Region 4Famous Food 6Brewpubs and taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14outdoor Recreation 16shopping 18theaters 20transportation Geek 22
Explore Minneapolis 24Cedar Riverside 26Hennepinnicollet 28lake Harriet 30northeast 32stone arch Bridge area 34university of Minnesota 36uptown 38Warehouse Districtnorth loop 40West Broadway 42
Explore Saint Paul 44Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50lowertown 52state Capitol 54university avenue 56West 7th 58
We hope you enjoy exploring our region Share your experience on social media using the hashtag RailVolution
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Mention the twin Cities to anyone and theyrsquoll immediately gasp and say ldquoit gets cold there doesnrsquot itrdquo For those of
us who have spent our lives here or chose to call Minneapolis-saint paul home all we can do is laugh
The truth is wersquore fine dining craft brew drinking museum visiting music loving theatre watching year-round biking cabin going folks who take great pride in all four seasons and love our lake time We also love to take advantage of having no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota with one of the largest malls in the country located in our backyard
The Twin Cities are much more than quiet Midwestern towns they are in the middle of a reurbanization and offer a healthy balance of a cosmopolitan and friendly neighborhood vibes Minneapolis and Saint Paul have rich histories and offer lively vibrant social scenes filled with endless activities for both locals and visitors This book outlines highlights from the region and provides information on specific areas of interest for you to delve deeper into what the Twin Cities has to offer
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Famous Food 6Brewpubs and Taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14
Outdoor Recreation 16Shopping 18Theaters 20Transportation Geek 22
Mill District Market MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
Photo courtesy of Brian Peterson
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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Photo courtesy of Megan Flaherty
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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in tHis seCtion
Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
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West Broadway Northeast
Uptown
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For the purpose of this book highlighted
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easily be accessed by foot bike or transit
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
Culture
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Highlights
West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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Mention the twin Cities to anyone and theyrsquoll immediately gasp and say ldquoit gets cold there doesnrsquot itrdquo For those of
us who have spent our lives here or chose to call Minneapolis-saint paul home all we can do is laugh
The truth is wersquore fine dining craft brew drinking museum visiting music loving theatre watching year-round biking cabin going folks who take great pride in all four seasons and love our lake time We also love to take advantage of having no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota with one of the largest malls in the country located in our backyard
The Twin Cities are much more than quiet Midwestern towns they are in the middle of a reurbanization and offer a healthy balance of a cosmopolitan and friendly neighborhood vibes Minneapolis and Saint Paul have rich histories and offer lively vibrant social scenes filled with endless activities for both locals and visitors This book outlines highlights from the region and provides information on specific areas of interest for you to delve deeper into what the Twin Cities has to offer
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Famous Food 6Brewpubs and Taprooms 8Family Friendly 10Museums 12Music 14
Outdoor Recreation 16Shopping 18Theaters 20Transportation Geek 22
Mill District Market MinneapolisPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Downtown Minneapolis
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Saint Paul
Candyland Saint Paul
Rice Park Saint Paul
Target Field Minneapolis
Photos courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
Highlights
Mickeys Diner Saint PaulPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
James Beard Award winner or nominee
Family friendly
Featured on Food Network
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
Harriet BrewingPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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W Minn Bit See Explore Minneapolis and Explore Saint Paul maps for additional family friendly activities in specific parts of town
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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128279Learn more Check out each venuersquos website for more information about specific shows
15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
Shopping
7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
Photo courtesy of Brian Peterson
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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Photo courtesy of Megan Flaherty
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
HennepinNicollet
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
West Broadway Northeast
Uptown
Warehouse District
North Loop
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easily be accessed by foot bike or transit
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
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wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
Culture
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Recreation
Family friendly
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Transportation geek
cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Famous Food
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are home to many delicious dining options
Itrsquod be impossible to list every great restaurant here so this list highlights the ones that have received national attention Whatever your tastes there is something here for you to try
Below are Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants recognized with a James Beard Award or nomination or have been featured on the Food Networkmdashin some cases both
Minneapolis Restaurants1 luciarsquos Restaurant $$$
1432 W 31st Stwwwluciascom2 Salty tart Bakery
$$ 920 E Lake Stwwwsaltytartcom3 Piccolo $$$
4300 Bryant Ave Swwwpiccolomplscom
4 la Belle Vie $$$$510 Groveland Avewwwlabellevieus5 Butcher amp the Boar
$$$ 1121 Hennepin Avewwwbutcherandtheboarcom
6 tilia $$ 2726 W 43rd Stwwwtiliamplscom7 Restaurant alma $$$
528 University Ave SEwwwrestaurantalmacom8 Sapor Cafeacute and Bar
$$ 428 Washington Ave Nwwwsaporcafecom9 Sea Change $$$
806 S 2nd Stwwwseachangemplscom10 Saffron Restaurant amp lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd Stwwwsaffronmplscom11 Mannyrsquos Steakhouse $$$$ 825 Marquette Ave Swwwmannyssteakhousecom
12 Rustica Bakery $$3220 W Lake Stwwwrusticabakerycom13 Barbette $$ 1600 W Lake Stwwwbarbettecom14 112 Eatery $$$112 N 3rd Stwww112eaterycom15 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave Swwwwienerycom16 Bryant-lake Bowl $$810 W Lake Stwwwbryantlakebowlcom17 Drsquoamico amp Sons $$2210 Hennepin Ave Swwwdamicoandsonscom18 alrsquos Breakfast $413 14th Ave SEwwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast9230889535319 the Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar $$$50 2nd Ave NwwwthebachelorfarmercomwwwfacebookcomMarvelBar20 Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute $$3756 Grand Ave Swwwvictors1959cafecom
21 Psycho Suziersquos Motor lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEwwwpsychosuziscom22 Modern Cafeacute $$337 13th Ave NEwwwmoderncafeminneapoliscom23 Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine $$3761 Bloomington Avewwwmarlascuisinecom24 Pizzeria lola $$5557 Xerxes Ave Swwwpizzerialolacom25 Cupcake $$3338 University Avewwwcup-cakecom26 Colossal Cafeacute $1839 E 42nd Stwwwcolossalcafecom27 Mattrsquos Bar $3500 Cedar Avewwwmattsbarcom28 Broderrsquos Cucina italiana $$ 5000 Penn Ave Swwwbroderscom29 Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar $$$ 1933 Colfax Ave Swwwburchrestaurantcom30 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin Avewwwkramarczukscom
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Mickeys Diner Saint PaulPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
James Beard Award winner or nominee
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
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Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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Photo courtesy of Megan Flaherty
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Family friendly
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
Shopping
7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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31 Emilyrsquos lebanese Delicatessen $641 University Ave NE32 5-8 Club $5800 Cedar Ave Swww5-8clubcom33 Black Sheep Pizza $$600 Washington Ave Nwwwblacksheeppizzacom34 nyersquos Polonaise Room $$ 112 E Hennepin Avewwwnyespolonaisecom35 Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar $$603 N Washington Avewwwsmack-shackcom36 Band Box Diner $729 S 10th St
Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogy
37 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N wwwbarlagrassacom
St Paul Restaurants38 Casper amp Runyonrsquos nook $ 492 Hamline Ave Swwwcrnookcom39 the Blue Door Pub $$ 1811 Selby Avewwwthebluedoorpubmncom40 Mickeyrsquos Diner $36 W 7th St Featured in The Mighty Ducks movie trilogywwwmickeysdiningcarcom41 Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$ 289 E 5th Stwwwheartlandrestaurantcom42 Meritage oyster Bar $$$ 412 St Peter Stwwwmeritage-stpaulcomoysterbarhtml
W Minn Bit Juicy lucys mdash A Jucy Lucy or Juicy Lucy is a cheeseburger that has a molten cheese core inside the meat patty rather than a slice on top Two bars on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis claim to have invented the sandwich Mattrsquos Bar and the 5-8 Club
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In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
Harriet BrewingPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Brewpubs and Taprooms
In 2011 the Minnesota Legislature passed the ldquoSurly Billrdquo (named after Surly Brewery) allowing breweries to sell their beer on-site resulting in a craft beer boom in the Twin Cities
Many of the breweries have a rotating line-up of food trucks on-site daily Check out each breweryrsquos website for specifics on tours hours food trucks and music events If you arenrsquot able to make it to a brewery check out any restaurantrsquos beer list and take a taste of the Minnesota craft beer scene
Highlights1 Harriet
Brewing3036 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis MN 55406wwwharrietbrewingcom2 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom3 Great Waters
Brewing Company426 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102wwwgreatwatersbccom4 town Hall
Brewery1430 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtownhallbrewerycom5 Day Block
Brewing Company1105 Washington Ave SMinneapolis MN 55415wwwdayblockbrewingcom6 Summit
Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102wwwsummitbrewingcom
7 Fulton Brewery414 6th Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401wwwfultonbeercom8 Dangerous Man
Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom9 Burning Brothers
1750 W Thomas AveSt Paul MN 55104wwwburnbrosbrewcom10 Bang Brewing2320 Capp RdSt Paul MN 55114wwwbangbrewingcom11 northbound Smokehouse Brewpub2716 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406wwwnorthboundbrewpubcom12 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom13 Herkimer Pub and Brewery2922 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwtheherkimercom
14 Surly Brewery4811 Dusharme DrMinneapolis MN 55429wwwsurlybrewingcom15 the Freehouse701 N Washington Ave Minneapolis MN 55401wwwfreehousemplscom16 Boom island Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom17 indeed Brewing711 15th AveMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom18 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom19 Sisyphus Brewing713 Ontario Ave W Minneapolis MN 55403 wwwsisyphusbrewingcom20 tin Whiskers Brewing Co125 E 9th St Ste 127 St Paul MN 55101wwwtwbrewingcom
Harriet BrewingPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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W Minn Bit See Explore Minneapolis and Explore Saint Paul maps for additional family friendly activities in specific parts of town
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
Photo courtesy of Brian Peterson
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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Photo courtesy of Megan Flaherty
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
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Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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21 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop22 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom23 lyn-lake Brewery2934 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwlynlakebrewerycom
W Minn Bit Brewpub vs taproom mdash A brewpub is more like a traditional restaurant Brewpubs serve their own beer and likely have a full bar as well as a full kitchen Taprooms serve only their own beer no liquor and cannot serve food (though many have food trucks parked outside daily)
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Family Friendly
Did you bring your family with you to Rail~Volution Or are you just a kid at heart Check out these family friendly Twin Cities destinations that are both fun and educational
Highlights1 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook Dr St Paul MN 55103
One of the only free zoos in the US Como Zoo features a variety of animal exhibits a conservatory and an amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg2 Minnesota
Zoo (not shown on map)13000 Zoo BlvdApple Valley MN 55124
Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitatswwwmnzooorg3 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
4 Mall of america60 E Broadway Bloomington MN 55425
With more than 530 stores and an amusement park it is a top tourist destination and connected via LRT to the airport and downtown Minneapoliswwwmallofamericacom5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill learn about the intertwined histories of flour industry river and citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg BlvdSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg
7 Childrenrsquos theatre2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg8 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum 10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg9 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlowertownorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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10 Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg
11 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
Culture
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Transportation geek
cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Museums
Some of Minnesotarsquos best museums are conveniently located in downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis Local favorites include the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota where the building architecture is as famous as the art The Minnesota History Center Science Museum of Minnesota and the Childrenrsquos Museum are suitable for all ages Tours are available for most museums and several have free daily admission
Highlights1 Minnesota
Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg2 Science
Museum of Minnesota120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features the Omnitheater temporary exhibits and five permanent gallerieswwwsmmorg3 Minneapolis
institute of art2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Collections of classics from all eras and cultures plus new collections of modern art Free admission dailywwwnewartsmiaorg5 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Located in the ruins of what was once the worldrsquos largest flour mill visitors can learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry the river and the citywwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Walker art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
Contemporary art exhibitions and performances film screenings and a sculpture garden Free admission on Thursday nightswwwwalkerartorg7 Minnesota
Childrenrsquos Museum10 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Hands-on learning and funwwwmcmorg8 Historic Fort
Snelling200 Tower AveSt Paul MN 55111
Built in the early 1820s Historic Fort Snelling informs visitors about military history pre-Civil War through World War II fur trade history slavery in Minnesota the US-Dakota War of 1862 and much morewwwhistoricfortsnellingorg9 Weisman art
Museum333 E River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry the museumrsquos collection features early 20th-century American artists as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art Free admissionwwwweismanumnedu10 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Features innovative interactive exhibits showcasing Minnesotarsquos historywwwminnesotahistorycenterorg11 Bakken Museum3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Minnesota Museum of American Art
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
Photo courtesy of Brian Peterson
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W Minn Bits Running Routes
Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Megan Flaherty
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
HennepinNicollet
Cedar Riverside
Stone Arch Bridge Area
West Broadway Northeast
Uptown
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North Loop
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg12 Wabasha Street Caves215 Wabasha St SSt Paul MN 55107
In the 1920s the caves were used as a restaurant and nightclub venue known as the Wabasha Street Speakeasy said to have been frequented by gangsters Now the caves host multiple walking tours and eventswwwwabashastreetcavescom13 the Schubert Club Museum75 W 5th St St Paul MN 55102
Includes an interpretive guide to keyboards the recital tradition and an Ordway manuscript collectionwwwschubertorg14 Museum of Russian art5500 Stevens AveMinneapolis MN 55419
Collection of Russian art from the 20th century especially Soviet artwwwtmoraorg15 american Swedish institute2600 Park Ave SMinneapolis MN 55407
Celebrates Nordic arts and culture Also home to Fika an award-winning
cafeacute featuring best of new Nordic-inspired cuisinewwwasimnorg16 Bell Museum of natural History10 Church St SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Home to stuffed and mounted animals from the upper Midwest and other exhibits focused on the natural workwwwbellmuseumumnedu
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
HennepinNicollet
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West Broadway Northeast
Uptown
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North Loop
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
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wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Bob Dylan and Prince might be the two most well-known musicians to come out of Minnesota but the Twin Citiesrsquo music scene includes great rock indie folk rap hip-hop classical cultural and everything in between The Twin Cities is a hotbed of musical talent from big names to up-and-coming artists With live music as an everyday occurrence in Minneapolis and Saint Paul itrsquod be impossible to list every show and every venue so we gathered a list of big names and our local favorites
Music
First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
Highlights1 amsterdam Bar
and Hall6 W 6th St St Paul MN 55102wwwamsterdambarandhallcom2 Cabooze
917 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwcaboozecom3 Famous Daversquos
BBQ and Blues 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55408
Live blues music seven nights a weekwwwfamousdavescomcalhoun-bbq-blues-club4 Cedar Cultural
Center 416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Artists play music from around the worldwwwthecedarorg5 acadia Cafeacute
329 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454wwwacadiacafecom
6 Bunkers Music Bar and Grill761 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401wwwbunkersmusiccom7 aster Cafeacute
125 SE Main StMinneapolis MN 55414wwwastercafecom8 Minnesota Music
Cafeacute501 Payne AveSt Paul MN 55101wwwminnesotamusiccafecom9 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave SMinneapolis MN 55403
This former Greyhound station is now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom
10 orchestra Hall1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
Home of the Minnesota Orchestrawwwminnesotaorchestraorg11 triple Rock Social Club629 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom12 ordway Center for Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102
Home of the St Paul Chamber Orchestrawwwthespcoorg13 leersquos liquor lounge101 Glenwood Ave NMinneapolis MN 55474wwwleesliquorloungecom14 Paisley Park Studios (not shown on map)7801 Audubon RdChanhassen MN 55317
Princersquos recording complex and primary location of his recordings filming and rehearsing host to occasional one-off performances
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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University of Minnesota
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West Broadway Northeast
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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128279Learn more wwwnortheastminneapoliscom wwwnemaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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128279Learn more wwwvisitsaintpaulcomDiscover-Saint-Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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15 turf Club1601 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Rich in unpolished history this is a rock lsquonrsquo roll joint that gives everyone what they expect from a Midwest bar flannels and beerwwwturfclubnet16 Whiskey Junction901 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55404wwwthewhiskeyjunctioncom
17 Dakota Jazz Club1010 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403wwwdakotacookscom18 Fine line Music Cafeacute318 1st Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403wwwfinelinemusiccom19 Varsity theater1308 4th St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Voted the nationrsquos best bathroom in an online poll conducted by Cintaswwwvarsitytheaterorg
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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Photo courtesy of Ramsey County
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
HennepinNicollet
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West Broadway Northeast
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
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GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
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Transportation geek
cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
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Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Spend some time relaxing exploring and enjoying Minnesotarsquos many recreation opportunities Minneapolis means the ldquoCity of Lakesrdquo and its biking and walking paths connect regional and local parks lakes and major destinations Rent a bicycle and ride along the Midtown Greenway that links the Mississippi River and Lake Calhoun For a longer bike ride connect to the Grand Rounds trail that loops the ldquoChain of Lakesrdquo in south Minneapolis The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway intersects Theodore Wirth Park Minneapolisrsquo largest park which includes two golf courses Wirth Lake and the Butler wildflower garden Minnehaha Park is known for Minnehaha Falls as well as the Waburn Picnic area dog park and Sea Salt restaurant well-known for fish tacos
To visit Saint Paul ride on East River Parkway along the Mississippi River and through the University of Minnesota campus Bike hike or in-line skate on Bruce Vento Regional Trail that occupies an abandoned rail corridor For a family adventure visit the Como Park Zoo to watch the cougars and view the Sunken Gardens at the Conservatory
Outdoor Recreation
Canoeing on the Mississippi River
Highlights1 loring Greenway
and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg2 Como Park
Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DrSt Paul MN 55103
Famous for its polar bear exhibit and amusement parkwwwcomozooconservatoryorg3 lyndale Park Rose
Garden4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
Showcasing 3000 plants in 100 different varieties
4 theodore Wirth Park1339 Theodore Wirth PkwyMinneapolis MN 554115 Minnehaha Park
4801 S Minnehaha Park DrMinneapolis MN 55417
Features a 53-foot waterfall limestone bluffs and river overlooks6 lake Calhoun
3000 Calhoun Pkwy EMinneapolis MN 55408
Popular spot for swimming windsurfing and fishing in the summer and excellent spot to view the changing leaves along the lakeside trails7 Bruce Vento
nature Sanctuary293 Commercial StSt Paul MN 55106
Wetlands bird life and dramatic views of the
downtown Saint Paul skyline and Mississippi Riverwwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitventosanctuaryhtm8 Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden ndash Walker art Center725 Vineland PlMinneapolis MN 55403
A crown jewel of the cityrsquos park system and a short walk from the hotel The 11-acre sculpture garden is home to the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry and showcases more than 40 works of artwwwwalkerartorg10 nice Ride Bike Rental locations
Twin Cities public bike sharing system
wwwspotcyclenet
httpswwwniceridemnorg
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
Culture
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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Parks and a Lake (approx 68 miles) Run the length of the Loring Greenway leading into historic Loring Park Follow the signs for the Walker Sculpture Garden pedestrian bridge and continue through the Sculpture Garden and on to Kenwood Parkway Follow Kenwood for approximately one mile before zig zagging your way to Lake of the Isles Run around the lake and then retrace your steps home
Stone Arch Loop (approx 42 miles) Run up Nicollet Mall toward the Mississippi River and turn left on Washington Ave for one block before turning right on Hennepin Ave and crossing the landmark Hennepin Ave bridge After crossing take your first right on Main St and continue for approximately one mile before going back over the river via the pedestrian- and bicycle-only Stone Arch Bridge
Downtown Loop (approx 3 miles) Run down Nicollet Mall towards Grant St turn right on 15th St running past Loring Park Turn right on to Hennepin Ave follow to Washington Ave turn right on Nicollet to return to the hotel
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlowertownorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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GETTING THERE
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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The Twin Cities region is home to an eclectic mix of shopping experiences The region is home to Southdale the nationrsquos first indoor shopping mall the Mall of America the nationrsquos largest shopping mall (by number of stores) and a mix of neighborhood commercial nodes with goods from across town and around the world Oh and there is no tax on clothing and shoes
Shopping
Galleria Edina
1 Mall of america5401 Green Valley DrBloomington MN 55425
Home to over 520 stores an amusement park movie theater aquarium and much more wwwmallofamericacom2 50th and France
W 50th St and France Ave SEdina MN 55424
Home to a number of local upscale boutiques and restaurantswww50thandfrancecom3 Galleria
3510 Galleria (69th St and France Ave S)Edina MN 55435wwwgalleriaedinacom4 Southdale Mall
10 Southdale CenterEdina MN 55435
Opened in 1956 itrsquos the countryrsquos first fully-enclosed mall wwwsimoncommallsouthdale-center
5 linden HillsW 43rd St and Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Cute neighborhood commercial node with local favorites such as Creative Kidstuff and Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream wwwlinden-hillscompagesshoppinghtm6 Calhoun Square
Hennepin Ave S and W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Uptownrsquos Prime shopping area with a mix of local business and national retailers Lots of restaurants nearby as wellwwwcalhounsquarecom7 nicollet Mall
Nicollet Mall from W 5th St to S 12th SMinneapolis MN 55402
The main shopping area of downtown Minneapolis with department and specialty stores Walk up and down the mall or head inside to Gaviidae Commons to access downtown shopping opportunitieswwwminneapolisorgshoppingnicollet-mall
8 northeast MplsE Hennepin Ave and 4th St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Shopping area focused on small specialty stores Pick up some Minnesota-themed souvenirs at I Like You on 5th St NE amp 1st Ave NE9 Grand avenue
Grand Ave from Snelling Ave S to Dale St SSt Paul MN 55105
Check out Garrison Keillorrsquos book store ndash Common Good Books at the corner of Grand amp Snelling wwwgrandavecomshopping10 Midtown Global Market920 E Lake St No G10Minneapolis MN 55407
Indoor year-round marketplace feature food and shopping from around the world wwwmidtownglobalmarketorg
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
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Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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11 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
12 St Paul Farmersrsquo Market290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
wwwstpaulfarmersmarketcom
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cedar Riverside 26HennepinNicollet 28Lake Harriet 30Northeast 32Stone Arch Bridge 34
University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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Lake Harriet
University of Minnesota
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West Broadway Northeast
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easily be accessed by foot bike or transit
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
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wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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The Twin Cities is home to more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City The region is the nationrsquos third largest theater market just behind New York City and Chicago There are dozens of venues playing a mix of local content niche market shows national tours and everything in between Highlighted below are some perennial favorites Whatever your age whatever your tastes the Twin Citiesrsquo theater scene has something for you
Theaters
Guthrie Theater
1 Chanhassen Dinner theater (not shown on map)501 W 78th StChanhassen MN 55317wwwchanhassentheatrescom2 Childrenrsquos
theatre Company2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis MN 55404
Theater specializing in performances for families and young audienceswwwchildrenstheatreorg3 ordway Center for
Performing arts345 Washington StSt Paul MN 55102wwwordwayorg4 Fitzgerald theater
10 E Exchange StSt Paul MN 55101
Home of NPRrsquos Prairie Home Companionwwwfitzgeraldtheaterpublicradioorg5 Penumbra theatre
270 N Kent StSt Paul MN 55102
One of three full-season African America theater companies in the nationwwwpenumbratheatreorg
6 acme Comedy Club708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
One of the best comedy clubs in the nation featuring national headliners and fostering local talentwwwacmecomedycompanycom7 Brave new
Workshop824 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
The Twin Citiesrsquo answer to Chicagorsquos Second Citywwwbravenewworkshopcom8 Cowles Center for
Dance and the Performing arts528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403wwwthecowlescenterorg9 Bryant-lake Bowl
810 W Lake StMinneapolis MN 55408
Eclectic intimate theater settingwwwbryantlakebowlcom10 Jungle theater2951 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis MN 55408wwwjungletheatercom
11 Guthrie theater818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415wwwguthrietheaterorg12 History theatre30 10th St ESt Paul MN 55101wwwhistorytheatrecom13 HuGE improv theater 3037 S Lyndale AveMinneapolis MN 55408wwwhugetheatercom14 illusion theater528 Hennepin Ave 704Minneapolis MN 55403wwwillusiontheaterorg15 Mixed Blood theatre1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454wwwmixedbloodcom16 theatre in the Round245 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwtheatreintheroundorg17 new Century theatre615 Hennepin Ave 145Minneapolis MN 5540318 the Southern theater1420 Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55454wwwsoutherntheaterorg
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
Explore Saint Paul continued
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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GETTING THERE
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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128279Learn more For more information about specific shows check out each venuersquos website and visit wwwminneapolis-theatercom
19 the lab theater700 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401wwwthelabtheaterorg20 Park Square theater20 W 7th PlSt Paul MN 55102wwwparksquaretheatreorg
21 Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Everyone who attends Rail~Volution probably has a love of transportation If you want to take that love to the next level check out these great transportation geek destinations in the Twin Cities
Transportation Geek
Union Depot Saint Paul
1 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Former railroad corridor now No 1 urban bike path in America Note the large amount of development that has occurred alongside the greenway2 Padelford Cruises
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdSt Paul MN 55107
Historic paddle boats leaving from Saint Paulwwwriverridescom3 twin Cities Cruises
2150 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55415
Historic paddle boats leaving from Minneapoliswwwtwincitiescruisescom4 i-35W Bridge
MemorialW River pkwy across from Gold Medal Park Minneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge is also visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg
5 Choo Choo Bobrsquos train Store2050 Marshall AveSt Paul MN 55104
Founded on the principle that trains are fun for all ages the experience for everyone from ages one to 100wwwchoochoobobscom6 Hennepin
overland Railway Historical Society2501 E 38th StMinneapolis MN 55406
Home to a 4000 sq ft model railroad display museum and shopwwwhennepinoverlandorg7 lock and Dam
no 15000 W River PkwyMinneapolis MN 55417
Great viewing area and tours available wwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisitlockdam1htm
8 northwest airlines History Centre8101 34th Ave SBloomington MN 55425
Explore the history of Northwest Airlines through model airplanes artifacts and historical documents and pictureswwwnwahistoryorg9 Jackson Street
RoundhouseMinnesota transportation Museum193 Pennsylvania Ave ESt Paul MN 55130
Vintage trains classic buses and one of Minnesotarsquos oldest working roundhouseswwwmtmuseumorg10 Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
A ride on an historic streetcar takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgCHSL_Main
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
Explore Minneapolis
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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11 upper St anthony Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm12 target Field Station335 5th St NMinneapolis MN 55401
Opened in May 2014 this station serves as a central multimodal transportation hub and community gathering space
13 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg14 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
15 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwthewestbankorg
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwmeetminneapoliscom
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
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West 7th
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DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
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Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
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Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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Nicknamed the Mill City Minneapolis was incorporated in late 1860s and led the nation in flour production from
1880 to 1930 earning its moniker settlement began with the establishment of Fort snelling in 1819 as the first military presence in the area along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers Rivers continued to influence Minneapolis throughout its growth as the transportation system developed Washington avenue was built parallel to the river instead of the typical north-south east-west grid in the 1870s the streetcar network was introduced throughout the city and beyond operating until 1962 at its peak the system had approximately 530 miles of track and more than 1000 streetcars
Today Minneapolis has developed into a diverse network of neighborhoods Downtown Minneapolis has grown into the economic hub for the state home to companies like Target TCF Bank US Bank Ameriprise Financial and many others The unique skyway system links much of downtown Minneapolis connecting buildings through enclosed pedestrian footbridges across 69 blocks and more than 11 miles Development continues downtown with the recent addition of Target Field (Twins baseball) current renovation of Target Center (Timberwolves and Lynx basketball) and construction of a new Vikings football stadium Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse district serve as the entertainment hubs of downtown filled with bars restaurants music venues and theaters
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Mill City MarketPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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GETTING THERE
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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University of Minnesota 36Uptown 38Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop 40West Broadway 42
128279Learn more wwwminneapolisorg
The foodie scene thrives in Minneapolis with a growing number of James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs and restaurants throughout the city Many chefs have taken their creations on the road and most of the year you will find food trucks roaming the streets of Minneapolis serving up a variety of creations The city is well-known for its strong arts and culture with more than 100 theaters and 60 museums in the Twin Cities Minneapolis hosts the largest urban sculpture garden in the countrymdashthe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring more than 40 permanent installations
Minneapolis embraces the outdoor lifestyle year-round consistently named one of the top cities for biking in the country maintaining more than 160 miles of bikeways and 6400 acres of park space Minneapolis also carries the nickname City of Lakes with 22 lakes within the city limits
Minneapolis has a little bit of everything to offer visitors so get out there and explore everything this great city has to offer The following section highlights just some of the areas and attractions of the city
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
Cedar Riverside
Riverside Plaza
1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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One of the most culturally diverse areas in Minneapolis the Cedar-Riverside area is home to many independent ethnic restaurants cafes and bars The area is also home to a number of specialty shops and venues for music and performance that draw residents and visitors to the area It is home to a number of college campuses and is sometimes referred to as the West Bank because it is home to the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota ndash Twin Cities Walk along Cedar Avenue to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood flavor with highlights like Midwest Mountaineering The Wienery Cedar Cultural Center Riverside Plaza and Triple Rock Social Club Or head down Riverside Avenue to see more of the West Bank campus Augsburg College and Afro Deli and Catering
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1 university of Minnesota West Bank
Home to the Law School Carlson School of Management the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the West Bank Arts Quarterwwwcampusmapsumnedutcmapphpextent=west2 augsburg College
2211 Riverside AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A small liberal arts college known for its service learning strategywwwaugsburgedu3 afro Deli and
Catering $1939 S 5th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A social venture that weaves together business with community and culture Serving freshly made African Mediterranean and American cuisinewwwafrodelicom
4 the Wienery $414 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives this neighborhood diner has been serving quality hot dogs since the 1980rsquoswwwwienerycom5 Cedar Cultural
Center416 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis MN 55454
A nonprofit music venue with a mission to promote intercultural appreciation through the presentation of global music and dance wwwthecedarorg6 triple Rock Social
Club $629 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A venue for local and up-and-coming bands wwwtriplerocksocialclubcom
7 Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar AveMinneapolis MN 55454
A hub for outdoor enthusiasts selling gear for every imaginable outdoor activity Test your skills in their free bouldering cavewwwmidwestmtncom8 Riverside Plaza
1600 S 6th StMinneapolis MN 55454
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 this apartment complex was built in 1973 as part of urban redevelopment and is an example of modernist and brutalist architecture9 Mixed Blood theater
1501 S 4th StMinneapolis MN 55454
A multiracial theater company with a unique brand of provocative inclusive and unpredictable theaterwwwmixedbloodcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
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Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
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Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the West Bank station (25 minutes)
By bike Take Nicollet Mall to 4th St Head east on 4th St and cross over I-35W on the Hiawatha Bike Trail (23 mile ride25 minutes)
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
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Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Downtown Minneapolis has a wide variety of activities to offer any visitor The theater scene in Minneapolis is one of the top in the country and you can visit the State Pantages and Orpheum Theatres as well as the Cowles Center all along Hennepin Avenue Head south on Hennepin Avenue to check out the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden where youll find the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry then back across the pedestrian bridge to Loring Park Just a block west of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street you can see First Avenue the music venue made famous by Princes Purple Rain Nicollet Avenue the transit mall serving the central business district of Minneapolis is lined with restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating Get a gorgeous look at Minneapolis from above at The Foshay observation deck Head up to Brits Pub to enjoy rooftop seating and watch lawn bowling or visit Solera for movies on the rooftop Nicollet and 7th Street is home to the Mary Tyler Moore statue and is a hub for shopping at a variety of retailers
HennepinNicollet
Nicollet Avenue
Historic icons that anchor Minneapolisrsquo main theater districtwwwhennepintheatretrustorg
1 Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
2 State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55402
3 Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55403
4 Walker art Center1750 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Modern art museum with large sculpture garden wwwwalkerartorg5 nicollet Mall and
7th Street700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403
The center of downtown shopping Buildings are connected through the
skyway system This is where youll also find the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue6 Brits Pub $$
1110 Nicollet MallMinneapolis MN 55403
British pub known for its amazing rooftop and lawn bowling wwwbritspubcom7 First avenue and
7th Street Entry701 First Ave NMinneapolis MN 55403
A former Greyhound station now a legendary music venue at the center of the Twin Cities music scene Check out the wall of stars and stop next door at The Depot Tavern for a bite to eatwwwfirst-avenuecom8 Cowles Center
528 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Center for dance and performing arts that connects two historic buildings the Hennepin Center for the Arts and the former Shubert Theaterwwwthecowlescenterorg9 Solera $$$
900 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55403
Tapas style restaurant that plays movies on their rooftop each Tuesday and Sunday in Septemberwwwsolera-restaurantcom10 loring Greenway and ParkNicollet Mall near Peavey Plaza to the Berger Fountain in Loring ParkMinneapolis MN 55403
Just steps away from the host hotel and home to 3 playgrounds and other recreational opportunitieswwwminneapolisparksorg
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
wwwrailvolutionorg
GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlinden-hillscom wwweastharrietorg
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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Ritz TheaterPhoto courtesy City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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128279Learn more wwwdinkytownminneapoliscom wwwstadiumvillagecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop continued
128279Learn more wwwnorthlooporg wwwmplswarehousecom
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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Family friendly
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Transportation geek
cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Highlights
West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwwestbroadwayorg
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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11 the Foshay tower821 Marquette AveMinneapolis MN 55402
First skyscraper in the city and remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1971 Now the building houses a W Hotel and several other businesses The observation deck offers
beautiful views of the city year-roundwwwwminneapolishotelcomfoshay-tower12 Rail~Volution Corporate Headquarters1624 Harmon Pl Minneapolis MN 55403
Did you know Rail~Volution is headquartered in the
Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit Bus Routes 4 6 and 12 run along Hennepin
Ave and 1011 17 18 and 25 run along Nicollet Mall A free shuttle is offered along Nicollet Mall in the downtown zone (10 minutes)
By bike Bike lanes are located throughout downtown Minneapolis Stay on Nicollet Mall for easy biking (5-10 minutes)
By foot Walk out the hotel doors and you are there All of these sites are within a 15 minute walk of the host hotel (15 minutes)
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
Highlights
Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the East Bank or Stadium Village stations (30 minutes)
14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Lake Harriet was originally developed as a ldquocottage cityrdquo for lake cabins and hosts a wide variety of architectural styles In the downtown district of Linden Hills visit local favorites like Sebastian Joersquos Ice Cream Hop aboard the Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line near Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell Visit the Lyndale Park Gardens at the north end of Lake Harriet and learn all about electricity at the Bakken Museum
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet and Lake Harriet Bandshell
1 Sebastian Joersquos ice Cream $4321 Upton Ave SMinneapolis MN 55410
Homemade ice cream made in small batches flavors change dailywwwsebastianjoesicecreamcom5 tilia $$
2726 W 43rd StMinneapolis MN 55410
Restaurant with familiar dishes and flavors in new contextwwwtiliamplscom3 Como-Harriet
Historic Streetcar line4200 Queen Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410
Take a ride on a historic streetcars takes you back to the early1900s the era of electric mass transit Itrsquos a trip back in time aboard a ldquomuseum on wheelsrdquowwwtrolleyrideorgchsl_main
4 lyndale Park Gardens1300 42nd St WMinneapolis MN 55409
The second oldest rose gardens in the nation Located on the northeast shore of Lake Harriet immediately adjacent to Roseway Road Lyndale Park Gardens encompasses four distinctive gardensmdashrose annualperennial peace (rock) and perennial trial garden and hummingbirdbutterfly garden5 lake Harriet
and lake Harriet Bandshell4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyMinneapolis MN 55419
Stop by for the playground an alfresco meal outdoor concerts and movies or just some scenic views of the lake (a walk around the lake is ~3 miles)6 turtle Bread Baking
Co $$3421 W 44th StMinneapolis MN 55410
Breakfast to dinner and everything in between from hand-crafted flavorful artisan
breads pastries soups cookies and pieswwwturtlebakerywordpresscom7 Shopping on
upton avenueUpton Ave from W 42nd St to W 44th St Minneapolis MN 55410
A collection of local boutiques for the whole family8 thomas Sadler
Roberts Bird Sanctuary4124 Roseway RdMinneapolis MN 55409
The main entrance to the sanctuary is at the new visitors shelter that is adjacent to the Lyndale Park Gardens parking lot near the Peace Garden 9 Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Ave SMinneapolis MN 55416
Collection explains ldquothe historical role of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and medicinerdquowwwthebakkenorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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128279Learn more wwwvisitsaintpaulcomDiscover-Saint-Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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GETTING THERE
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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GETTING THERE
By transit From Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus to the west side of the Lake Harriet or the 4 bus to the east side (45 minutes)
By bike Take the Cedar Lake trail from downtown and connect to the Chain of Lakes trail (5 mile ride 35 minutes)
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
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Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Located across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge from Downtown Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis proximity to downtown and the University of Minnesota make it a popular destination filled with great restaurants and shopping Nicollet Island provides a peaceful walk along the river and is home to the quaint Nicollet Island Inn Kramarczuks family-owned restaurant has an array of classic homemade sausages while next door New Bohemia serves up nontraditional sausages like elk wild boar and alligator This area also is filled with a variety of local boutiques Avedarsquos training institute is housed in the heart of Northeast where you can receive a variety of beauty services at discounted prices Northeast is a center of Minneapolis thriving arts community The Northrup King Building and California Building are some of many buildings in the area that house the studios of hundreds of artists and are open to the public at various times In addition to the arts its quickly becoming the center of beer brewing in MinneapolismdashIndeed Brewing 612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks all found homes here And a visit to Northeast isnt complete without a visit to the tiki-themed Psycho Suzies Motor Lounge along the river
1 Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company $$215 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Since 1954 Kramarczukrsquos has been home to some of the finest sausage in the Twin Citieswwwkramarczukscom 2 new Bohemia $$
233 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55414
A modern European bier hallwwwnewbohemiausacom3 northrup King
Building1500 Jackson St NEMinneapolis MN 55413
Home to more than 135 tenants in the heart of the Minneapolis arts districtwwwnorthrupkingbuildingcom
4 California Building2205 California St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
More than 80 artists as tenants in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Districtwwwcaliforniabuildingcom5 aveda institute
400 Central Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Founded in Minneapolis Aveda has a flagship campus where you can get inexpensive salon services wwwavedaeduminneapolis6 Psycho Suzis Motor
lounge $$1900 Marshall St NEMinneapolis MN 55418
Enjoy a drink in a tiki glass as you overlook the Mississippi River from their ample patio
seating A Minneapolis originalwwwpsychosuziscom7 nicollet island inn
$$$95 Merriam StMinneapolis MN 55401
Nestled on historic Nicollet Island and located just across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapoliswwwnicolletislandinncom8 Sociable
Cider Werks1500 Fillmore St NEMinneapolis MN 55143
Features cider and beerwwwsociablecidercom9 indeed
Brewing711 15th Ave NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwindeedbrewingcom
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
www1umnedutwincitiesmapsTCFStad
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 bus from Nicollet Mall north to the Central and University stop (20 minutes)
By bike Bike north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile ride 15 minutes)
By foot Walk north on Hennepin Ave to University Ave (about 2 mile walk 40 minutes)
10 Dangerous Man Brewing Company1300 2nd St NEMinneapolis MN 55143wwwdangerousmanbrewingcom11 612 Brew945 Broadway St NEMinneapolis MN 55143www612brewcom
12 Bauhaus Brew labs1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 wwwbauhausbrewlabscom13 Fair State Brewing Cooperative2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 wwwfairstatecoop
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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A former railroad bridge the Stone Arch Bridge now serves as a bustling pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River From the bridge you can see the Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam St Anthony Falls and the Mill City Museum On the north side of the river hiking trails weave down from Father Hennepin Park to the riverfront St Anthony Main area a cobblestone road with many restaurants and patios to enjoy Human on a Stick offers Segway tours of the area On the south side of the river you can visit the Gold Medal Park the Guthrie Theater the Mill City Ruins and the Mill City Museum The Stone Arch Bridge area is great for biking and Nice Ride stations can be found throughout the area
1 Father Hennepin Bluffs Park420 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Eight-acre park on the north end of the Stone Arch Bridge with access to trails and the St Anthony Main areawwwminneapolisparksorg2 St anthony Main $$
Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Several restaurants and patios line the Minneapolis riverfront with gorgeous views Restaurants include Wilde Roast Cafeacute Aster Care Tuggs Tavern Vics Dining and Pracna on Mainwwwstanthonymaincom3 Human on a Stick
125 Main St SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Guided Segway tours along the riverfrontwwwhumanonastickcom
4 Guthrie theater $$$818 S 2nd StMinneapolis MN 55415
Tour this unique theater visit acclaimed restaurant Sea Change or view the Mississippi River views from the Endless Bridge extending 178 feet from the building facewwwguthrietheaterorg5 Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St Minneapolis MN 55401
Once the worlds largest flour mill the museum is built into the ruins following a fire in 1991 and explores the history of the flour industry the river and the City of Minneapolis wwwmillcitymuseumorg6 Water Power Park
204 Main StMinneapolis MN 55414
Great views of the city and the falls from the middle of the riverwwwminneapolisparksorg
7 i-35W Bridge Memorial W River Pkwy across from Gold Medal ParkMinneapolis MN 55401
Memorial honors those who died in the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River The new bridge also is visible from the memorialwww35wbridgeorg8 upper St anthony
Falls lock and Dam1 Portland AveMinneapolis MN 55401
The northern most lock and dam on the Mississippi Great views available from the Stone Arch Bridgewwwnpsgovmissplanyourvisituppestanhtm
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Stone Arch Bridge Area
View of Stone Arch Bridge from Guthrie Theater
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
Highlights
University of Minnesota
Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
Highlights
Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
Culture
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Family friendly
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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Shopping
7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Daytonrsquos Bluff continued
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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By transit Take the 10 17 or 25 north to Main St on the North side of the river (23 minutes)
By bike Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile ride12 minutes)
By foot Take Hennepin Ave north across the river to Main St (about 2 mile walk 30 minutes)
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
327 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
in tHis seCtion
Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
University Avenue
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Located just blocks out of downtown Minneapolis the University of Minnesota campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are a fun area to explore and feature great food drinks transportation solutions and university charm Home to more than 50000 students the Twin Cities Campus straddles the Mississippi River ndash East and West Banks of campus and has a Saint Paul location The campuses are connected via bus routes Some of the route is a dedicated busway the only dedicated busway in the Twin Cities Another portion runs through the heart of the East Bank has been converted to a transit and pedestrian street with LRT The surrounding areas of Cedar-Riverside Dinkytown and Stadium Village have seen high levels of development in recent years Campus highlights include Northrop Mall Coffman Memorial Union Weisman Art Museum McNamara Alumni Center and TCF Bank Stadium While yoursquore nearby stop for a bit or a drink at these campus favorites Big 10 Restaurant Stub and Herbrsquos Alrsquos Breakfast Anniersquos Parlour or Loring Pasta Bar
1 northrop MallWashington Ave between Pleasant St and Church St Minneapolis MN 55455
The center of the East Bank the mall was designed Cass Gilbert but the full plan was too extravagant to be fully implemented www1umnedutwincities2 Coffman Memorial
union300 16th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55455
Houses the bookstore a bowling alley meeting spaces and great views of the Mississippi River A lot of people think the outside mimics the head of a gopher (the universitys mascot) What do you think wwwsuaumneduaboutcoffman
3 Weisman art Museum 333 East River Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Frank Gehry the Weisman Art Museum is an iconic building on campus wwwweismanumnedu4 Mcnamara alumni
Center200 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Designed by Antoine Predock the Alumni Center is a geode-style building that was featured in an Incubus music video and is home to the original archway of Memorial Stadium and a university museum wwwmac-eventsorg
5 Big 10 Restaurant $ 606 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55455
Since 1955 Big 10 has been feeding students and visitors Sub sandwiches and pints off their large tap list wwwbig10restaurantcom6 Stub and Herbrsquos $
227 SE Oak StMinneapolis MN 55455
Stubrsquos has a rich history and has been a campus landmark since 1939 Great food and a lengthly beer menuwwwstubandherbsbarcom 7 alrsquos Breakfast $
413 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
The narrowest restaurant in Minneapolis at 10 feet wide Alrsquos is a must-visit breakfast place The first-come first-serve restaurant only seats
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Weisman Art MuseumPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
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Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Home of the Gopher football team and the Minnesota Vikings while their new stadium is being constructed in downtown Minneapolis
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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14 but is worth the wait wwwfacebookcompagesAls-Breakfast923088953538 anniersquos Parlour $
313 14th Ave SEMinneapolis MN 55414
Amazing burgers fries malts Great for a quick cheap meal college style 9 loring Pasta Bar $$
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Great atmosphere great food and great music The
Loring Pasta Bar has been the lsquoclassyrsquo (by student standards) restaurant that students and visitors have enjoyed for years wwwloringpastabarcom10 tCF Bank Stadium420 SE 23rd AveMinneapolis MN 55414
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown
Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
Culture
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Family friendly
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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Transportation geek
cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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45Explore Saint Paul
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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METRO Green Line
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Daytonrsquos Bluff
Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
Shopping
7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Located just a few miles south of Downtown Minneapolis Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with many shopping dining entertainment and recreation opportunities The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of the neighborhoodrsquos commercial node Within a few blocks in any direction yoursquoll find a mix of both national chains as well as local hole-in-the wall shopping and dining experiences If the weather is nice grab a drink or a bite at one the neighborhoodrsquos many Rooftop Patios Or head down to Lake Calhoun for a casual sea food meal on the lake at The Tin Fish Minneapolis and a leisurely walk or bike around the lake (approximately 3 miles) If yoursquore feeling ambitious you can connect to the rest of the Chain of Lakes trail (part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway) from here ndash Lake Harriet to the south or Lake of the Isles to the north ndash or to the Midtown Greenway If yoursquore looking for an indoor activity check out show times at the Uptown Theatre and the Lagoon Cinema both local icons that play a mix of mainstream and independent films
1 lake Street and Hennepin avenue
Neighborhood commercial center with mix of local and national shopping and dining wwwuptownassociationcom
Rooftop Patios
Grab a drink or a bite with great views of the city
2 Amore Victoria $$ 1601 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwamorevictoriacom
3 Uptown Tavern $$ 1400 Lagoon Ave Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwuptowntavernmplscom
4 Stellarsquos Fish Cafeacute amp Prestige Oyster Bar $$ 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwstellasfishcafecom
5 Moto-I Ramen amp Sake House 2940 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis MN 55408 wwwmoto-icom
6 the tin Fish Minneapolis $$3000 E Calhoun Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55408
Casual al fresco sea food dining on Lake Calhoun wwwtinfishmplscom7 Chain of lakes
trailMinneapolis MN
Part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway Follow the 12 mile trail around Lake of the Isles Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet with connections to other city trails wwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_CLhtm
8 Midtown GreenwayMinneapolis MN
Cut across town on the Best Urban Bikeway in America an old railway corridor that is now a multiuse path wwwmidtowngreenwayorg9 uptown theatre
2906 Hennepin AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A historic theater showing independent and foreign films with luxury seating and adult beverages known for their midnight showings of cult classics wwwlandmarktheatrescom10 lagoon Cinema1320 Lagoon AveMinneapolis MN 55408
A local landmark showing a mix of independent and mainstream filmswwwlandmarktheatrescom
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Uptown TheaterPhoto courtesy of City of Minneapolis
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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University Avenue
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Cathedral Hill
West 7th
State Capitol
DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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GETTING THERE
By transit On Nicollet Mall take the 17 bus west On Hennepin Ave take the 6 bus south or the 12 bus west (20 minutes)
By bike Connect to the Midtown Greenway on by heading south on Nicollet Ave then head west (27 mile ride20 minutes)
By foot Walk south along Hennepin Ave (27mile walk 45 minutes)
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
Highlights
Target Field StationPhoto courtesy of Lyssa Leitner
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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West Broadway
Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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DowntownLowertown
union Depot
For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
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3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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The Warehouse District and North Loop of downtown Minneapolis is a fast growing area filled with mixed-use developments and a booming residential market Situated in the center is Target Field (home of the Minnesota Twins) and Target Field Station where the METRO Blue and Green lines meet up with the Northstar Commuter Rail Check out the recently opened multimodal transportation hub which features a flexible public space for a variety of events Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Third Avenue North youll find a variety of boutiques to explore Head north on Hennepin Avenue to reach the Mississippi River and connect to the trail along the river Get a good laugh at Acme Comedy Club hosting nightly shows with national acts The hungry can find James Beard Award nominees at 112 Eatery Bachelor Farmer Saffron and Bar La Grassa Take advantage of the Minnesota weather while its still nice out with outdoor dining at the Monte Carlo The Freehouse Kierans Irish Pub or Union Or wind-down your night by enjoying unique craft cocktails from Marvel Bar or Parlour
Warehouse DistrictNorth Loop
Target Field
1 target Field and Station 335 N 5th St Minneapolis MN 55403
The home of the Minnesota Twins is rated the No 1 Fan Experience in all of major league sports by ESPN the Magazine Target Field is served by a multimodal transportation hubwwwminnesotatwinsmlbcomminballpark2 Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Mens store with a mix of furniture apparel apothecary and other design elementswwwmartinpatrick3com3 askov Finlayson
200 N 1st St Minneapolis MN 55401
Unique apparel for men inspired by Minnesotarsquos traditions of year-round
enjoyment of the outdoors wwwaskovfinlaysoncom4 112 Eatery $$$
112 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
New American cuisine from James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker www112eaterycom5 Bachelor Farmer and
Marvel Bar $$$ 50 N 2nd AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Fresh and simple Nordic-inspired food paired with one of the citys finest cocktail bars wwwthebachelorfarmercom6 Saffron Restaurant
and lounge $$$ 123 N 3rd StMinneapolis MN 55401
Cuisine inspired by Moroccan Spanish and French flavorswwwsaffronmplscom
7 Bar la Grassa $$$800 Washington Ave N Minneapolis MN 55401
Isaac Beckerrsquos award winning Italian restaurant wwwbarlagrassacom8 Monte Carlo $$
219 3rd Ave NMinneapolis MN 55401
Offers a great place for a weekday lunch evening meal or Sunday brunch wwwmontecarlomncom9 Kierans irish Pub
$$ 85 6th St NMinneapolis MN 55403
Traditional Irish food drink and musicwwwkieranscom10 Borough and Parlour $$ 730 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55401
Parlour is a modern speakeasy with imaginative
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By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the free downtown shuttle on Nicollet Mall north (20 minutes)
By bike Head north up Nicollet Mall then west between 7th and Washington Look for a Nice Ride station (11 mile ride15 minutes)
By foot Head north up Nicollet Mall the west anywhere between 7th and Washington (1 mile walk25 minutes)
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cocktails and Borough located upstairs features modern American cuisine wwwboroughmplscom11 acme Comedy Club $$ 708 N 1st StMinneapolis MN 55401
Acme discovers and fosters new local talent as well as booking many national actswwwacmecomedycompanycom
12 Minneapolis Farmersrsquo Market 312 E Lyndale Ave NMinneapolis MN 55405
Located just outside downtown the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers the largest variety and the freshest selection of local food and farmstead products in the upper Midwest
wwwmplsfarmersmarketcom
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
11 2110 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
Explore Saint Paul
Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Cathedral Hill 46Daytonrsquos Bluff 48Downtown 50Lowertown 52
State Capitol 54University Avenue 56West 7th 58
Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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West Broadway has a long history of being one of the main destinations in North Minneapolis for shopping entertainment and business Today it is a thriving commercial corridor and home to a mix of businesses that meet the goods services and entertainment needs of neighborhood residents businesses and visitors alike Many of the area businesses are locally owned and community-focused highlighting the positive cultural assets of Minneapolisrsquo north side Walk along Broadway Avenue to catch an array of public art the West Broadway Farmers Market (on Fridays) Cookie Cart and the Capri Theater Or head along the river on the Grand Rounds Bike Path and stop by Boom Island Brewing Company
1 West Broadway Farmers Market900 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Started in 2011 to help bring healthy food to communities on Minneapolisrsquo north side Market hours Fridays 3-7pmwwwnorthmplsorgwestbroadwaymarket2 Boom island
Brewing Company2014 N Washington AveMinneapolis MN 55411wwwboomislandbrewingcom3 Cookie Cart $
1119 W Broadway AveMinneapolis MN 55411
Gourmet commercial cookie bakery and a premiere workforce training program for neighborhood teenswwwcookiecartorg
4 Grand Rounds Bike Path
Connect to the Grand Rounds Bike Path part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway by way of Theodore Wirth Parkwwwminneapolisparksorggrandroundsdist_TWhtm5 Capri theater
2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
Built in 1927 this historic theater is where Prince played his first solo shows in 1979 Itrsquos now home to some of the best jazz in the Twin Citieswwwthecapritheaterorg
Public art
North Minneapolis is home to an array public art and West Broadway is a great destination to see it
6 328 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
7 1001 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
8 1021 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
9 2007 Emerson Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411
10 1417 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55411
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Mural in West Broadway AreaPhoto courtesy of West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
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Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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By transit Take the 5 bus from 7th St and Nicollet Mall or the 14 bus from 4th St and Nicollet Mall (21 minutes)
By bike Head north on 7th St to Emerson Ave N continue north to W Broadway Ave (25 mile ride 15 minutes)
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Minnesotarsquos capitol city began life as a bootleggerrsquos settlement known as pigrsquos eye and only retained its
position as the state capitol because the approved bill that would have relocated the capitol to st peter disappeared
Having survived those early challenges the city grew rapidly to become a busy trading and transportation center It became a major center for beer brewing with the first brewery opening in 1848 While the local brewing tradition appeared to come to end in the 1970s today micro brewers have revived the art within the city Saint Paul was a significant banking and finance center by the late 1800s as it is today with grand new buildings that showcased the cityrsquos growing wealth and prestige Perhaps that wealth led to the reappearance of the cityrsquos bootlegging past early in the 1900s as the city welcomed high-rolling gangsters willing to check in with the police upon arrival avoid serious criminal activity and pay all required bribes However by the Roaring 20s gangsters operated freely and the city became known nationally for its gangster activity Today the city is considerably quieter noted for its historic neighborhoods lively arts community private colleges museums music and hockey
While Saint Paul was originally settled by French Canadians from Quebec they were quickly joined by German and Irish immigrants Later immigrants included the Swedish immigrants of Swede Hollow as well as eastern and southern Europeans who were in turn followed by Mexican immigrants Saint Paulrsquos African American community set down roots in the Rondo neighborhood creating a solidly middle class neighborhood Following the end of the Vietnam War Saint Paul became home to a large Hmong community many of who live at the edges of the old Rondo neighborhood along the METRO Green Line Each group of immigrants left their mark on the city in ways that can still be seen today
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Minnesota State CapitolPhoto courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Famous residents of Saint Paul include the writer F Scott Fitzgerald Peanuts creator Charles Schulz civil rights activist Roy Wilkins baseball star Joe Mauer and humorist Garrison Keilor
Saint Paulrsquos early transportation system was dominated by the river but quickly grew along with the city Eager for a railroad connection the cityrsquos first train was brought to the city by barge in 1861 Soon the city became an important railroad center and the homebase for James J Hillrsquos Great Northern Railroad The local transportation system was growing and in 1891 the cityrsquos existing horse-drawn streetcars were replaced by electric streetcar lines Business districts and new neighborhoods grew along these lines their routes are still identifiable today in the location of neighborhood commercial corridors such as Selby Avenue
Today the METRO Green Line runs through what was once the Rondo neighborhood Along the way the route passes the University of Minnesota the ethnically diverse University Avenue business district and the State Capitol on its way to the historicmdashand newly remodeledmdashUnion Station in Lowertown For an active trip it is a pleasant bike ride from Minneapolis along the Mississippi River to Summit Avenue and on through the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and into Saint Paul
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For the purpose of this book highlighted Saint Paul destinations have been broken into general areas that can easily be accessed by transit
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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The Cathedral Hill area sits on the bluff above downtown anchored by its namesake Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul This was a breezy largely rural area in 1891 when railroad magnet James J Hill built his home here Saint Paulrsquos elite soon followed erecting fine mansions along Summit Avenue and throughout the surrounding neighborhood Once the finest neighborhood in Saint Paul the area suffered years of decline and neglect before rebounding to become the charming and highly desirable community it is today While the grandest homes line Summit the entire neighborhood is filled with lovingly maintained historic homes The area around Western Avenue has historic homes and gardens lining narrow (sometimes cobblestone) streets Be sure to check out cultural attractions including the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church and the Indian Hunter and His Dog sculpture Selby Avenue marks the northern boundary of the neighborhood and in recent years has attracted a wealth of shops restaurants bakeries and up-scale barsmdashmany located in historic storefronts with patios along the street or hidden behind Selby Avenue favorites include WA Frost Company Happy Gnome Ninarsquos Coffee Cafeacute Moscow on the Hill and Paper Patisserie Located nearby Grand Avenue also is home to many unique local shops
Cathedral Hill
Saint Paul Cathedral
1 Summit avenueSt Paul MN 55102
The cityrsquos premier residential street and the perfect place to stroll or bike Historic homes are located between the Hill House and Dale Street Several parks along the way provide spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings The Minnesota Historical Society offers weekend walking tours2 James J Hill House
240 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
The founder of the Great Northern Railroad was a wealthy man by the time the James J Hill House was completed in 1891
Innovative for its day the house was built with central heating and electric lighting Tours are availablewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesjames-j-hill-house3 Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
The cornerstone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907 and the first mass held in 1915 but it was not truly finished until 1941 wwwcathedralsaintpaulorg4 Virginia Street
Swedenborgian Church170 Virginia StSt Paul MN 55102
Designed by Cass Gilbert architect of the State Capitol wwwvirginiastchurchorg
5 W a Frost and Company $$$374 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Dacotah building each of the dining area exudes elegance If the weather is pleasant head out to what is one of the most beautiful patios in the city All bar and patio seating is first-come first-seatedwwwwafrostcom6 Moscow on the
Hill $$371 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Russian restaurant and vodka bar serving the finest Russian food and drink Also home to one of the best patios in the neighborhood wwwmoscowonthehillcom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
Food and drink
Shopping
7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Dale and head south on Dale for just under a mile Take the 21A bus (featured in Kevin Klingrsquos play ldquo21Ardquo) which runs from Minneapolis through the entire neighborhood along Selby (90 minutes)
Culture
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7 Happy Gnome $$498 Selby AveSt Paul MN 55102
Happy Gnome has 76 beers on tap with additional varieties available by the bottle and a whiskey list with over 250 selections wwwthehappygnomecom8 ninarsquos Coffee Cafe $
165 Western Ave NSt Paul MN 55102
Long a second home for local writers like Garrison Keillor and August Wilson
9 Paper Patisserie366 Selby AveSt Paul MN 555102
Sells exquisite handmade paper fine pens beautiful cards and lovely giftswwwthepaperpatisserieinccom10 Paul Manship Sculpture indian Hunter and His Dog375 Summit AveSt Paul MN 55102
Born in St Paul Manship became one of Americarsquos greatest sculptors in the years following WWII
11 Grand avenueSt Paul MN 55102
Just one block off Summit Ave Grand Ave is an old commercial street lined with restaurants and shops where you can find unique local offerings wwwgrandavecom
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwhistoricsaintpaulorg wwwdaytonsblufforg
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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The Daytonrsquos Bluff neighborhood contains thousands of years of Saint Paulrsquos history From Indian Mounds Park where there are prehistoric Native American burial mounds to historic buildings including 100-year-old Victorian homes former Hammrsquos Brewery and the original headquarters of 3M Daytonrsquos Bluff is a historic gem that is one of the up and coming neighborhoods in the city While in the neighborhood stop by Swede Hollow Park or grab a bite at one of these neighborhood gems The Strip Club Meat and Fish El Guanaco Bakery and Cafeacute Swede Hollow Cafeacute or Manana Restaurant
Daytonrsquos Bluff
Swede Hollow Cafeacute
1 indian Mounds Park10 Mounds BlvdSt Paul MN 55106
Walk along Mounds Boulevard and see great views of downtown the Mississippi River and six prehistoric burial moundswwwstpaulgovfacilitiesaspxpage=detailampRID=532 Swede Hollow
Park St Paul MN 55106
This valley was home to hundreds of immigrants from the 1850s until the 1950s Today it is Swede Hollow Park home to the Bruce Vento Trail and unique public art
Historic Buildings
Daytonrsquos Bluff is filled with a rich variety of homes ranging from 19th century Victorian structures to 1920s bungalows and postwar ranch houses The three homes listed are just three of the historic gems
A more complete list of historic buildings along with information about each can be found here wwwdaytonsblufforgHistoryThirdStreetWalkingTourThirdStreetWalkingTourhtml
3 Adolph Muench House 653 E 5th St St Paul MN 55106
4 Giesen-Hauser House 827 Mound St St Paul MN 55106
5 Schornstein Building 707 Wilson Ave St Paul MN 55106
6 Hammrsquos Brewery680 Minnehaha Ave ESt Paul MN 55106
Once the site of the largest brewery facility in the country now the site of local start-ups like Urban Organics an aquaponics farm and a craft brewery Flat Earth
7 3M (original) World Headquarters900 Bush AveSt Paul MN 551068 the Strip Club Meat
and Fish $$$ 378 Maria AveSt Paul MN 55106 If yoursquore in the mood for an intimate atmosphere unique meatfish dishes great drinks and a stellar view of Saint Paulrsquos skyline check this place out wwwdomeatscom9 El Guanaco Bakery
y Cafeacute $849 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
Need a quick sweet snack Check out this local bakery that specializes in Mexican baked goods10 Swede Hollow Cafeacute $$725 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
For casual breakfast or lunch with thoughtful and creative menu items Great patio toowwwswedehollowcafecom
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
Highlights
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
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GETTING THERE
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul From downtown bus 74 or 63 will get you into the neighborhood Both buses stop along 5th St in downtown (90 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwhistoricsaintpaulorg wwwdaytonsblufforg
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11 Manana Restaurant y Pipuseria $828 7th St ESt Paul MN 55106
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly meal outside mainstream Latin restaurants youve found your spot
12 Flat Earth Brewing Company688 Minnehaha Ave E St Paul MN 55106wwwflatearthbrewingcom
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
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128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Downtown is Saint Paulrsquos business district but yoursquoll find much more than just office space here This is the cityrsquos cultural center with a variety of museums theater and historical buildings including the Landmark Center the Ramsey County Courthouse St Paul City Hall the St Paul Library and the Saint Paul Hotel Rice Park provides a quiet retreat with green space and a dancing fountain surrounded by elegant buildings or head to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Fine dining options abound near the park (Meritage and St Paul Grill) with a variety of ethnic and off-beat (Mickeyrsquos Dinner and Candyland) available to the north as one heads toward the state capitol
Downtown
Landmark Center
1 Ramsey County Courthouse and St Paul City Hall15 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Opulence is on full display in the Art Deco interior which features a three-story memorial concourse with a 38 foot white onyx statue The concourse is open during business hours but all visitors must pass through securitywwwmncourtsgovpage=CourtHousePro-fileampID=400522 Rice Park
Northwestern Precinct St Paul MN 55102
Originally used as open space for animals today Rice Park is a gathering place for the entire city This gracious park is surrounded by elegant buildings including the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts the St Paul Hotel Landmark Center Hamm Building and St Paul Public Library
3 St Paul Public library90 4th St WSt Paul MN 55102
The Central Libraryrsquos 1917 Italian Renaissance revival building has been renovated over time and is still in use The adjoining James J Hill Reference Library is operated separately as a private non-profit business library but its gorgeous reading room is open to the publicwwwspplorgaboutlibrary-historycentral-library-historywwwjhillorg4 Saint Paul Hotel and
St Paul Grill350 Market StSt Paul MN 55102
The Saint Paul Hotelrsquos famous guests have included Gene Autry and his horse Champion but anyone is welcome to stop by the St Paul Grill for a meal in the elegant dining room with a lovely view of Rice Parkwwwsaintpaulhotelcomwwwstpaulgrillcom
5 landmark Center75 5th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Landmark Center is the former federal courthouse and several original courtrooms are preserved The building also houses a variety of museums and exhibit spaces including the Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Artwwwlandmarkcenterorg6 Meritage $$$
410 St Peter StSt Paul MN 55102
Located in the historic Hamm Building Meritage is known for its award winning French-inspired cuisine and oyster bar wwwmeritage-stpaulcom7 Mickeyrsquos Dining Car
$$ 36 Seventh St WSt Paul MN 55102
While the city around it keeps changing time has mostly stood still at Mickeyrsquos Stop in any time of day or night for a bite to eat at this Art Deco dining car
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
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10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlowertownorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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35e
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown St Paul (60 minutes)
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Itrsquos even listed on the National Register of Historic Placeswwwmickeysdiningcarcom8 Candyland $
435 Wabasha St NSt Paul MN 55102
Sweet treats made in-house for over 80 years and itrsquos still a candy shop your grandmother would recognize If your timing is good you can watch them at work wwwcandylandstorecom
9 Mississippi national River and Recreation area120 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
The 72-mile Mississippi River park stretches from Anoka to Hastings running through downtown Saint Paul The Visitor Center is located downtown just inside the entrance to the Science Museum at 120 Kellogg Blvd Wwwwnpsgovmissindexhtm
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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53
10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlowertownorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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GETTING THERE
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
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Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
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Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
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Pau
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Lowertown is Saint Paulrsquos rapidly revitalizing warehouse district The place to go for art and nightlife its brick buildings long since repurposed into artist studios and informal performance spaces The area is anchored by the newly restored Union Depot on one end and a soon to be completed minor league baseball stadium on the other Between are studios galleries restaurants and bars punctuated by Mears Park and the weekly Saint Paul Farmerrsquos Market Stop into Three Sisters Eclectic Arts for a sampling of local arts While yoursquore in the neighborhood stop by Black Dog Cafeacute or Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market
Lowertown
Union Depot
1 union Depot214 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Completed in 1923 Union Depot provided passenger and freight railroad services In 2012 it was restored to its full glorywwwuniondepotorg2 Mears
Park 221 E 5th St St Paul MN 55101
Mears Park is both a favorite spot to relax and enjoy a bit of calm and for live music and events A wide range of restaurants and lively bars are found around the park 3 Saint Paul
Farmerrsquos Market 290 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Open Saturday and Sunday mornings with a broad range of local food and products There is coffee pastries and live music too
Artist StudiosLowertown has one of the largest concentrations of artists in the country Many of those artists open their studios to the public at events throughout the year Check for open studies and events at
4 Tilsner Artists Cooperative 300 Broadway S St Paul MN 55101 wwwtilsnerartistscom
5 Lowertown Lofts 255 Kellogg Blvd E St Paul MN 55101 wwwlowertownloftsorg
6 Northern Warehouse 308 Prince St St Paul MN 55101 wwwnwacartistscom
7 three Sisters Eclectic arts253 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop and sample a wide variety of local arts all in one place wwwthreesisterseclecticartscom
8 Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar $$308 E Prince StSt Paul MN 55101
Local residents gather at Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar throughout the day for locally roasted coffees creative wines and beers and inexpensive daily specials wwwblackdogstpaulcom9 Heartland
Restaurant and Farm Direct Market $$$289 E 5th StSt Paul MN 55101
Heartland features the finest local and regional ingredients prepared by award winning chef Lenny Russo This fine-dining experience is only available for dinner and reservations are recommendedwwwheartlandrestaurantcom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
53
10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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Culture
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlowertownorg
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
55
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
Family friendly
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
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58
With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Explore St Paul
53
10 Minnesota Museum of american art141 E 4th StSt Paul MN 55101
Stop by and explore lsquoFrom There to Herersquo ndash a transit-themed photography exhibition considering the impact of the Green Line on Central Corridor communitieswwwmmaaorg
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Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to Union Depot (60 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwlowertownorg
James Beard Award winner or nominee
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
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Transportation geek
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If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
Family friendly
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
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The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
57
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84
30
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53
21
63
547470
87
134
65
64
67
3
Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
58
With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
59
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35e
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
54
If you are interested in learning a bit about Minnesota history head over to the Minnesota State Capitol and explore the building that is considered an architectural masterpiece Also explore the State Capitol Grounds home to more than 20 monuments and memorials related to Minnesota history Take a quick walk over to the Minnesota History Center to learn even more about the history of the state through exhibits with a Minnesota focus
State Capitol
Four Horses or Quadriga on roof
1 Minnesota State Capitol75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Minnesotarsquos 1905 Beaux Arts State Capitol features the second largest self-supported marble dome in the world features 23 types of stone and Minnesota-specific motifs like lady slippers corn and wheat throughout If you tour the building on your own be sure to check in at the Governorrsquos Office to see the Reception Room and head down a level to see the portraits of recent past governors including Jesse Ventura On the main floor the rotunda displays a collection of battle flags that often includes a fragment of the flag carried into the Battle of Gettysburg by the 1st Minnesota famous for their pivotal role in the battle Guided tours are available every day Note that the Capitol is undergoing restoration and large sections may be closed
wwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesminnesota-state-capitolcapitol-tours2 State Capitol
Grounds75 Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul MN 55155
Much of the usually bucolic Capitol grounds were converted to parking lots and construction staging during the Capitolrsquos renovation but the monuments remain and make for an ideal walking tour These include the Womens Suffrage garden and monuments recognizing veterans of various wars civil rights activist Roy Wilkins aviator Charles Lindberg Leif Ericsson various state politicians and morewwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesstaticmscstate_capitol_walkingTourhtm
3 Minnesota History Center345 Kellogg Blvd WSt Paul MN 55102
Located between the Capitol grounds and the Cathedral the History Center includes exhibits research facilities archives a bookstore gift shop and cafeacute ndash all with a Minnesota focus Exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adultswwwmnhsorg
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
55
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CapitolRice streetstation
16
53 62
367
68
71
6364
71
21 74 54 70
61
Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
Family friendly
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
56
The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
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With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Explore St Paul
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Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to the CapitolRice St stop (60 minutes)
Family friendly
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
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56
The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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83
84
30
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53
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547470
87
134
65
64
67
3
Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
58
With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
59
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35e
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
56
The METRO Green Line LRT opened June 14 2014 and runs along University Avenue It connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul while traversing several of the most diverse neighborhoods in the upper Midwest Each station is located within a district that is filled with a unique array of cultural institutions ethnic restaurants and historic architecture Below is an overview of some recommended stops for a tour
University Avenue
Little Mekong Plaza
1 the MEtRo Green line
For detailed descriptions of each station area on the METRO Green Line see the METRO Green Line Visitors Guide and be sure to check out the On the Green Line website for much more information on all the cultural districts and specific places to shop and strollwwwonthegreenlinecomwp-contentuploads201309Green-Line-Visitors-Guidepdfwwwonthegreenlinecom2 Raymond
avenue Station (Creative Enterprise Zone)2305 University Ave WSt Paul MN 55114
This historic district is home to a successful initiative to attract artists and creative business to locate there wwwonthegreenlinecomthings-to-dogreen-line-short-tripsraymond-short-trip
Frogtown and Historic Rondo NeighborhoodFrogtown has from its earliest days been home to immigrants from around the world Polish German and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul and the historic center of Saint Paulrsquos African-American population Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops
3 Lexington Parkway Station 1100 (Eastbound) and 1117 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
4 Victoria Street Station 844 (Eastbound) and 875 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55104
5 Dale Street Station 616 (Eastbound) and 641 (Westbound) University Ave W St Paul MN 55103 and 55104
6 Western ave (little Mekong)358 (Eastbound) and 401 (Westbound) University Ave WSt Paul MN 55104
Saint Paulrsquos Little Mekong is a business and cultural district stretching for five blocks of University Ave between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food gifts clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
57
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Mile
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aYD M
ill RD
83
84
30
16
53
21
63
547470
87
134
65
64
67
3
Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
58
With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
59
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7tH st
W WateR st
sHep
aRD R
D
W sH
epaRD RD
RanDolpH aVe
35e
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Explore St Paul
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Culture
Food and drink
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line which runs along University Ave (45 minutes)
128279Learn more wwwonthegreenlinecom
Transportation geek
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
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58
With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
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Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Self-Guided Tour Book
Exp
lore
St
Pau
l
58
With downtown and the Xcel Energy Center (home of the Minnesota Wild) nearby the variety bars and restaurants of West 7th are crowded from happy hour until late into the evening Neighborhood hotspots to check out include Cosetta Tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub Glockenspiel Burger Moersquos Forepaughrsquos Mancinirsquos Char House or a number of Irish pubs Or go just a bit further to enjoy a pint at Summit Brewing Company The history of the area once a European immigrant community anchored by the former Schmidt Brewery is still evident in its restaurants antique shops galleries and microbreweries Nearby tiny Irvine Park is where Saint Paul was established in 1849 Today it provides a glimpse of a time long past During the weekend you are likely to meet a wedding party stopping by for photos by the fountain but this neighborhood is ideal for strolling at any time While most of the historic homes are private the 19th century home of Governor Alexander Ramsey offers guided tours
West 7th
Cossetta
1 irvine Park (Ramsey House)251 Walnut St(265 S Exchange St)St Paul MN 55102
Neighborhood park surrounded by historic homes including the 19th century Ramsey house home of Minnesotarsquos first territorial governor Offers guided tours by reservationwwwsitesmnhsorghistoric-sitesalexander-ramsey-house2 Cossetta $$
211 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Once a small Italian grocery with great pizza a recent expansion added traditional pastries fine dining restaurant Louis and an expansive rooftop barpatiowwwcossettascom
Irish Pubs
3 Patrick McGovernrsquos Pub and Restaurant $ 225 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Features pub food and drinks with a three-tiered dining patio wwwpatmcgovernscom
4 The Liffey $$ 175 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 Patio with downtown views wwwtheliffeycom
5 Shamrockrsquos $ 995 7th St W St Paul MN 55102 wwwcrnookcom
6 tom Reidrsquos Hockey City Pub $$258 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Reidrsquos features US and Canadian specialties such as
walleye and poutine served amid a collection of hockey photos and memorabilia wwwtomreidshockeycitypubcom7 the Glockenspiel $$
605 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Authentic German cuisine served in the historic Czech Slovak Sokol (CSPS) Hall wwwglockenspielrestaurantcom8 Burger Moersquos $$
242 7th St WSt Paul MN 55102
Burger Moersquos serves gourmet burgers and beers from around the world wwwburgermoescom9 Forepaughrsquos $$$
276 Exchange St SSt Paul MN 55102
Fine dining in a haunted mansionwwwforepaughscom
Highlights
Photo courtesy of Cindy Carlsson
Explore St Paul
59
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7tH st
W WateR st
sHep
aRD R
D
W sH
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RanDolpH aVe
35e
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Explore St Paul
59
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W ViC
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aVe
MILES0 025 05
54
74
63
65
62
62 21 61
70
Mississippi RiVeR
piCKeRel laKe
5
11
7
19
42
3 86
12
10
W otto aVe
W suMMit aVe
W saint ClaiR aVe
RanDolpH aVe
CH
ippeWa
aVe
7tH st
W WateR st
sHep
aRD R
D
W sH
epaRD RD
RanDolpH aVe
35e
Culture
Food and drink
Recreation
Family friendly
Shopping
GETTING THERE
By transit Take the METRO Green Line to downtown Saint Paul at Cedar St and 7th Place pick up the 74 that runs along 7th St (75 minutes)
10 Mancinirsquos Char House $$$531 7th St W St Paul MN 55102
Steak and lobster served with a side of memories in a setting from another agewwwmanciniscom11 Summit Brewery910 Montreal CirSt Paul MN 55102
St Paulrsquos long beer brewing tradition had almost come to an end when Summit began operations in 1986
With the micro brewing revolution well established Summit is still winning awards The Beer Hall is open Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm Brewery tours are a local favorite (reservations required)wwwsummitbrewingcom12 Xcel Energy Center199 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul MN 55102
Home of the Minnesota Wild other hockey tournaments and concerts wwwxcelenergycentercom
Taproom
Brewery
Tours
Food Truck
Highlight icons
MAP LEGENDNice Ride location
On-street bike lanesBus routes
Trails
MAP LEGEND
Explore Saint Paul
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Self-Guided Tour Book60
Dorsey amp Whitney llP
Richardson Richter amp associates inc
Springsted
SRF Consulting Group inc
Stantec
Messerli amp Kramer Pa
lockridge Grindal nauen llP
BnSF Railway
HGa architects and Engineers
SEH inc
uRS Corporation
Special thanks to our sponsors
In addition thank you to the following
where did I goas you explore the Minneapolissaint paul area check off where yoursquove been to remember this trip and plan your next trip
Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
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Explore the Region Famous Food(Mannyrsquos Steakhouse Salty Tart Bakery 112 Eatery Piccolo Restaurant Alma La Belle Vie Luciarsquos Restaurant Saffron Restaurant amp Lounge The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar Bar La Grassa Tilia Butcher amp the Boar Barbette Sapor Cafeacute and Bar Rustica Bakery Sea Change DrsquoAmico amp Partners Alrsquos Breakfast Psycho Suziersquos Motor Lounge The Wienery Bryant-Lake Bowl Victorrsquos 1959 Cafeacute Modern Cafeacute Emilyrsquos Lebanese Delicatessen Kramarczukrsquos Sausage Company Colossal Cafeacute Nyersquos Polonaise Room Pizzeria Lola Smack Shack at the 1029 Bar Broderrsquos Cucina Italiana Marlarsquos Caribbean Cuisine Cupcake Mattrsquos Bar 5-8 Club Band Box Diner Black Sheep Pizza Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar Heartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market Casper amp Runyonrsquos Nook The Blue Door Pub Mickeyrsquos Diner Meritage Oyster Bar)
Brewpubs and taprooms(612 Brew Dangerous Man Brewing Company Indeed Brewing Sociable Cider Werks Fulton Brewery Day Block Brewing Company Town Hall Brewery Harriet Brewing Summit Brewery Great Waters Brewing Company Bang Brewing Burning Brothers Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub The Freehouse Boom Island Brewing Company Herkimer Pub and Brewery Surly Brewery)
Family Friendly(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Mill City Museum Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Minnesota Zoo Mall of America
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Loring Greenway and Park Childrenrsquos Theatre)
Museums(Minnesota Childrenrsquos Museum Science Museum of Minnesota Minnesota History Center Minnesota Museum of American Art Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum The Schubert Club Museum Walker Art Center Minneapolis Institute of Art American Swedish Institute Museum of Russian Art Mill City Museum Bakken Museum Bell Museum of Natural History Weisman Art Museum Historic Fort Snelling Wabasha Street Caves)
Music(Acadia Cafeacute Amsterdam Bar and Hall Aster Cafeacute Bunkers Music Bar and Grill Cabooze Cedar Cultural Center Dakota Jazz Club Famous Daversquos BBQ and Blues Fine Line Music Cafeacute First Avenue and 7th Street Entry Leersquos Liquor Lounge Minnesota Music Cafeacute Orchestra Hall Ordway Center for Performing Arts Paisley Park Studios Triple Rock Social Club Turf Club Varsity Theater Whiskey Junction)
outdoor Recreation(Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Lake Calhoun Theodore Wirth Park Minnehaha Park Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ndash Walker Art Center Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Lyndale Park Rose Garden Loring Greenway and Park)
shopping(Mall of America 50th and France Galleria Southdale Mall Linden Hills Calhoun Square Nicollet Mall Northeast Mpls Mall of St Paul Grand Avenue Midtown Global Market)
theaters(Brave New Workshop Bryant-Lake Bowl Chanhassen Dinner Theater Childrenrsquos Theatre Company Fitzgerald Theater Guthrie Theater Jungle Theater Mixed Blood Theatre Ordway Center for Performing Arts Penumbra Theatre The Southern Theater HUGE Improv Theater Acme Comedy Club Theatre in the Round Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts History Theatre Park Square Theater The Lab Theater Illusion Theater New Century Theatre Orpheum Theatre State Theatre Pantages Theatre)
transportation Geek(Choo Choo Bobrsquos Train Store Jackson Street RoundhouseMinnesota Transportation Museum Como-Harriet Historic Streetcar Line Union Depot Target Field Station Midtown Greenway Padelford Cruises Twin Cities Cruises Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society Northwest Airlines History Centre I-35W Bridge Memorial Upper St Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Lock and Dam No 1)
Explore Minneapolis Cedar Riverside Hennepinnicollet lake Harriet northeast stone arch Bridge area university of Minnesota uptown Warehouse Districtnorth loop
West Broadway
Explore Saint Paul Cathedral Hill Daytonrsquos Bluff Downtown lowertown state Capitol university avenue West 7th
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide
Self-Guided tour BookRail~Volution 2014MinneapolisStPaul
wwwrailvolutionorgselfguidedtourCheck out the mobile version of this guide