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Explore My Twin Cities
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items This list is for visitors (and residents) that would like a quick guide to some of the area's highlights.
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Stay
I live here, but I have stayed in all of these hotels for special occasions.
A touch of the north woods in a historic building in the North Loop.
Hewing Hotel In Downtown Minneapolis | Boutique Hotel Minneapolis
Alma's hotel is quite small with well-executed rooms (also rather small). The coffee and croissants in the restaurant below are great!
The Hotel — Alma - Restaurant, Cafe, Hotel
This hotel has great views of downtown, and also beautifully executed rooms and suites. Their bar is great.
Loews Hotels: Luxury Hotels | Luxury Accommodations
The Marquette has been around for years. It's a perfect choice for the downtown experience, it's connected to the skyway system.
Marquette Downtown Minneapolis Hotel Curio by Hilton
Located in the theater district, the Chambers has beautiful suites, a lovely bar, and it's in the middle of downtown activity.
Official Site | Minneapolis Boutique Hotel
The newest jewel in the Minneapolis crown, the Four Seasons has a swanky roof-top pool and restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis | Downtown Luxury Hotel
The Saint Paul Hotel is in the heart of downtown St. Paul. It's across the park (1 block) from The Ordway theater and 2 blocks from Meritage. The restaurant and bar are an elegant throw-back.
The Saint Paul Hotel: Luxury, Historic, Deluxe, Elegant, Premier Hotels Twin Cities | Staycation Saint Paul
Airbnb has extensive listings in both cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Find homes on Airbnb
Vrbo has extensive listing in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Vrbo | Book your vacation rentals: beach houses, cabins, condos & more
Eat
Sadly, I closed my restaurant, or it would be on this list. Here, though, are some of my favorites.
112 Eatery is a tiny little restaurant with consistently great food.
112 Eatery
The cafe is order at the counter style, but the food is really good. The restaurant has a prix fixe menu with vegetarian options. Very enjoyable!
The Restaurant — Alma - Restaurant, Cafe, Hotel
I love the space and the wine list. The kitchen is visable and run in a French Brigage “yes chef” style. The food is consistently good and creative.
Spoon and Stable - Minneapolis, MN
A French jewel in Minneapolis's North Loop. Beautiful outdoor seating.
Maison Margaux Mpls • Paris in the North Loop.
Casual and fun. The woodfire pizzas are great!
Chef Ann Kim's James Beard Award-winning restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis Restaurant | Young Joni
Classic well-executed French food in a beautiful little space.
Meritage
Classic and consistent with a beautiful bar. It's right across from The Ordway theater.
St. Paul Hotel Restaurant: Fine Dining, Catering & Room ...
Cafe Latte is a perfect lunch spot for Grand Avenue shopping. Their coffee and deserts are absolutely beautiful.
Cafe Latte
The Monte Carlo has a beautiful bar and is a throw-back to old Minneapolis. The warehouse district around it has turned into the “North Loop”, but the Monte Carlo stays the same.
The Monte Carlo
Play
Lots to do in both of our cities.
Visiting MIA is one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon. It's also home to The Children's Theater and attached to MCAD - The Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Located on the edge of downtown, the Walker specialized in modern art with an extensive sculpture garden.
Walker Art Center | Contemporary Art Museum | Minneapolis
World-class theater!
Homepage | Guthrie Theater
The Arboretum is a 1,200 acre public garden owned and operated by the University of Minnesota. It operates year-round and is always worth a visit.
Home | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Northrop King building is the largest artist collective in the state of Minnesota. You can meet artists, view and buy work throughout the building.
The Northrup King Building - Home
The “Great Minnesota Get-together” runs in the end of August. It features the best of Minnesota with rides and grandstand events. We LOVE it!
Aug. 22 – Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024
The Ordway provides an elegant setting for musicals, opera, plays, and orchestral performances.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
The Science Museum has great interactive exibits and films.
Science Museum of Minnesota
There are over 185 park properties in the Minneapolis area. Many have lakes, or the Mississippi River. Some have activities and restaurants. The website has a lot of information.
Home - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Shop
We have a thriving artist community and some good shopping areas - and of course, The Mall of America
The North Loop is in what used to be known as our warehouse district. It has some of the best and most eclectic shopping in the area.
North Loop
The Galleria is just south of Minneapolis in Edina. It features some of our best shopping with an extensive number of stores and restaurants.
Galleria
You guessed it, it's huge! So huge that it has an amusement park in the middle of it. It's best to decide where you're going before you park. Check the website for shop map.
Home | Mall of America®