Pro
Lots of things to do outdoors, inexpensive, diverse
Con
cold as heck in winter
In a nutshell
cheaper than Seattle, trendier than Milwaukee
30 Reviews One should see the biggest Mall in the US whenever visiting Minneapolis. It's really big I don't have time to scan the whole mall. It is located in Bloomington area. The mall has over 500 stores and numerous restaurants in the second floor. Kids will also love this mall because of Nickelodeon...
33 Reviews Minneapolis’ largest urban park may not be as expansive as those in other major U.S. cities but Loring is a pleasant place and one of the few downtown locations with activities to entertain the wee folk. It’s also a nice passageway between city hotels and the Walker Art Museum/Sculpture Garden and ...
3 Reviews Did you know that Minneapolis has a gem of a seafood restaurant, operated only in summertime in the northwest corner of Minnehaha Park? At Sea Salt, the menu is updated daily, but always includes traditional favorites, including the simple but satisfying fish sandwich for only $5.95. This place is...
Famous Dave´s Barbecue and Blues
4 Reviews Famous Daves--which I call the "pig shack"--is one of my favorite places to go when I want a lot of food (in particular, meat). They have a pretty large menu and excellent barbecue sauces. If you like it hot, try the Devil's Spit sauce. If you like a lot of flavor, but with a little kick, try the...
12 Reviews Most happening after 11pm or whenever there's live music. Music varies depending on the night, anything from salsa to metal to techno. It's dark, the beat doesn't stop, and if nothing else it's a great place to people watch. Pretty much anything goes - you can go from leather and studs to the...
17 Reviews Another one of the great new “Nordeast” taprooms, you’ll be lifting your pints within view of their fermentation tanks. They have 4-6 of their craft beers on tap including a couple of in-and-out seasonals, and you can sip al fresco during the warmer months. It was crazy busy with happy pubcrawlers...
8 Reviews Holiday inn metrodome is right on the busline, easy to get to the Orpheum Theatre, Nicollett Mall, First Avenue Bar (where Prince was discovered). It's a .50 cent ride on the bus as long as your staying in Minneapolis-we didn't know this so paid the $1.75 price as listed on the entrance of the bus,...
6 Reviews Biking is huge here and a great way to explore the Twin Cities on a sunny day. Minneapolis was rated the best biking city in the country by Bicycling Magazine, and we're #2 for percentage of commuters who cycle to work. We have 92 miles of streets with dedicated bike lanes and another 85 miles of...
14 Reviews Yes, it's here. Yes, it's the biggest in the U.S. Yes, we get a little sick of being famous for a big giant mall. Yes, there are WAY better things to do. Best reason to go here? To stretch your legs when it's too cold to be outside. And watch the people. Or take the kiddies to ride the rides. By...
Shopping Centers / Other Malls
5 Reviews Honestly, this is a GREAT place to shop for all kinds of things. From clothing to home furnishings to luggage. It is an outlet mall, but don't let the word outlet scare you. It's still quality stuff with stores like BCBG Max Azria, Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren. This is NOT a place for those...
9 Reviews It's best not to overgeneralize and expect that the behavior of several Minnesotans represents the people as a whole. We have a lot of diversity (typically more in the twin cities area), which means a lot of different personalities. I've lived here my whole life and have encountered both rudeness...
16 Reviews Just be sensible. I am 22 and I have lived here my whole life. Minneapolis and St Paul are like any other cities. There are spotty areas around downtown to avoid, but pretty much nowhere is a good idea to be in the middle of the night unless you are in the suburbs. Still even then nighttime can be...
11 Reviews In a (fairly) recent article in the Star Tribune (local newspaper), many people have gotten injured leaving a Downtown club or bar when it closes. Most clubs close around 2 am, so to avoid being mugged or stabbed, use common sense and leave before drunk people come out in droves. If you need to,...
17 Reviews As a local of Minneapolis, I have been to the Mall of America many times. Each time I'm there, somebody ends up dropping at least $50 to $100 on food and other things. Lots of stores have higher prices because the Mall has so many tourists. The biggest offenders: Nickelodeon Universe. The deal is,...
3 Reviews something water proof is always good.. Minneapolis is known for being cold... That being said, most locals own a pair of snow boots (the garrish things that your mom maybe made you wear as a little kid) but never wear them.. I haven´t worn know boots for years.. I just wear regular shoes, or my zip...
8 Reviews After years of political wrangling, threats by the owner to move or contract the team, Minnesota and Minneapolis openned the state of the art $545 million Target Field. ESPN The Magazine ranked Target Field as the #1 sports stadium in North America, beating out such notable stadiums like the new...
13 Reviews This Romanesque Revival pile was designed by the firm of Long and Kees, who would just three years later create the plan for the much more "refined" Minneapolis City Hall a few blocks away. Wikipedia describes this building as "Richardsonian Romanesque," but I don't see very much Richardson here!...
6 Reviews I hate shopping, especially in busy malls during the weekend, but Mall of America was a totally different experience. The mall is huge, but it is not intended only for shopping lovers. Inside the building there is big entertainment complex, for kids and for adults, unique restaurants, movie...
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