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A short walk across the Hennepin or Stone Arch bridges from downtown is a fun little one-block riverfront area called St. Anthony Main. Some years ago this was an entertainment/specialty shopping/dining center but the retail stores didn't quite make it. Fortunately, the restaurants along this old cobblestone street survived and it's still a fun place to grab a bite and/or a beer and hang out on a patio. All summer long there are free outdoor concerts on Fri/Sat nights from 7:30 - 10:30 PM, Sundays from 5-8, and there's also a movie theater. Adventurous history buffs can book a historic tour of the riverfront - on a Segway! These are very popular and look like a ton of fun (www.humanonastick.com). No problem if you've never ridden one 'cause they teach you how, provide helmets and an experienced group leader/guide.
Eateries in this area are:
Pracna on Main - "Oldest restaurant on the oldest street in Mpls." Steaks, pastas, sandwiches, 20 brews on tap and some sidewalk seating. Midrange
Vic's - Steaks, pastas, seafood and an outdoor deck. Upscale
Tuggs Tavern - Sandwiches, burgers and another great outdoor deck. Famous for the "Beer Rocket" - a 5-6 beer tube with a tap on the bottom. Lower end.
Aster Cafe - haven't been there
Picosa - a new "Nuevo Latino" restaurant. Looks upscale-ish
St. Anthony Main is also only a block or two away from the revitalized Hennepin Ave. E section (referred to as Northeast Mpls) with even more good restaurants and bars to choose from. Leave a Comment
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Downtown Minneapolis' Mississippi Riverfront District is a 9-mile section of the 50-mile Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway and a fabulous recreation area for walking, biking, blading, picnicking, etc. Within this section are parks, historic buildings, the Mill City Museum, the Guthrie theater, St. Anthony Falls and paved pathways for easy exploration. Take a stroll on Heritage Trail (1.8.miles) along the waterfront and across beautiful Hennepin Ave. bridge to historic Main Street (see my St. Anthony Main tip) or Northeast Mpls. for lunch or dinner and then back across the river on Stone Arch Bridge - which provides a great viewing point for Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam. Along this path are markers that provide interesting facts about the history of the area.
This is fun anytime but particularly nice in the fall as there's a lot of color along the river! A note about Grand Rounds NSB - there are 7 Districts in this 50-mile stretch and the website has really good maps that highlight driving, biking and pedestrian routes. VERY popular with bikers as the districts all link by a combination of roads and paths. Leave a Comment
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We had two teenagers with us, so we were limited to attending activities that they would be OK with. That left out a few things we would have loved to have seen - The St. Paul City Hall and Courthouse, the State Capital, the Walker Art Theatre and even the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Leave a Comment
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“Rah Rah Rah for Ski U Mah! Rah for the U of M!!!”
It might seem strange to visit a University on your visit to MN. But if you're here for a bit the U really as quite a bit to offer all day, every day!S
This Minneapolis/Saint Paul campus is over 2,000 acres. That makes it one of the largest in the US!
The University is located in Minneapolis in an area called Dinkytown. This is practically part of the college campus, and many student organizations housed there while the Coffman Student union was under (infinitly long) construction.
Art Exhibits on Campus
The Goldstein Museum of Design – Presents changing exhibits focused on the role of art and design in people's lives.
Larson Gallery, St. Paul Student Center – Exhibits are featured in an informal atmosphere with music for listening and places for relaxing.
Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art– Art exhibitions by faculty and students of the Department of Art, Twin Cities Student Unions Visual Arts Committee, and regional and national artists.
Weisman Art Museum – A Twin Cities architectural landmark featuring a collection of American art and a continuing schedule of special exhibitions, lectures, and programs.
more to come! Leave a Comment
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Sight seeing and Shopping and Amusement park at he Mall of America.
It is actually in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington, MN. This is close to the airport: 10-15 min drive. The parking is free.
There is much more to our area than this shopping meca. Leave a Comment
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 by go_doggo
We always try to take along something to feed all of the ducks and geese. These pictures were taken at the park near our house on the Mississippi River. Leave a Comment
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I have a great time in Minneapolis/St. Paul every time. They have wonderful gardens, restaurants and the Mall of America is a great time for kids. Plus it has any store you could possibly want to see. They have a Prairie Home Companion store which I love!
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If you have access to a bicycle, this is an excellent city to explore the parkways. Relatively flat, the geography is darn near perfect for biking. You can actually circle the city using the bike paths that connect the chain of lakes (Lake of the Isles, Calhoun, Harriett, etc.) and the river without putting yourself in mortal danger in traffic. Leave a Comment Address: Minneapolis Parkway systemDirections: Start at any of the big lakes or get a map from the park board.
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 Calhoun Square by lkdahl
I can't really tell you about the stores in here. I have never gone here for shopping. But there are some great places to eat, drink and hangout here. Sushi Tango, Independent, Filio's and Famous Dave's are some great places to dine and grab a drink. Great place to see and be seen. Leave a Comment Address: 3001 Hennepin Ave. SPhone: 612-824-1240Directions: On the corner of Hennepin and Lake St. in Uptown area of MinneapolisWebsite: http://www.calhounsquare.com/
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