Things To Do
I Like You
Really cute shop with handmade goods, art, jewelry, and gifts. (Bonus points because it's 2 blocks from our new house!)
Bench Pressed Letterpress & Design
Small, family-owned letterpress company in South Minneapolis. Studio/retail space with cards, arts, and local goods.
Embrace North (Sauna & Cold Plunge)
This is our neighborhood sauna and cold plunge! August may seem like a tough time to sauna but dip into the 40* tub, and you'll be ready to warm up in no time. Check the website and download the app, your first two visits are FREE!
Hunt and Gather
A vintage amusement store: 2 levels crammed full of cool art, fun oddities, and weird surprises. Hunt and gather for goofy treasures you didn't know you needed.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Get a picture with the spoon and cherry at this iconic Minneapolis art installation - free, fun, and family-friendly!
Mill City Museum
Boasted as being way more fun than an old flour mill ought to be, the Mill City Museum offers affordable admission for adults and discounts for children. Note: closed Monday through Wednesday.
The Bakken Museum
Affordable, south Minneapolis science museum featuring interactive STEM exhibits for all ages.
Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul
Artist-designed mini golf in an old canning warehouse feat: arcade, pour-it-yourself tap wall, and milkshake bar. Note that there is an admission fee which does not include mini golf (mini golf is an additional $15.)
Electric Fetus
Funky and fun record store. Peruse vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more at one of Prince’s favorite spots to buy music.
Chain of Lakes
Three lakes all connected by paths: Lake of the Isles (~2.5 mile loop), Lake Bde Maka Ska (~<3 mile loop) and Lake Harriet (~2.5 mile loop). Rent paddleboards and boats, lay on the beach, or grab some food and drinks along the way!
Rent a Bike!
Minneapolis is consistently ranked one of the top biking cities in the country. There are rentable bikes around the city and tons of paths and trails to explore. Bike between plans, along the Mississippi, or around a lake!
Coffee
Five Watt, Dogwood Coffee, Spyhouse, Honour Coffee, Up Coffee
Bakeries
La Boulangerie Marguerite (french-style bakery,) Mochi Donuts (rice flour donuts with unique shapes, textures, and flavors,) A Baker's Wife (donuts,) Glam Doll (donuts,) Asa's (bagels,) Isles (cinnamon rolls,) Black Walnut Bakery (pastries,) Diane's Place (pastries)
Breweries
Pretty much open google maps and find a brewery! There's loads of them, especially in NE, and they're all great. Pryes has a fantastic outdoor space, Indeed is cozy and has a new Pizzaria Lola food truck, Insight is underrated, Broken Clock is a co-op, the list goes on!
Food!
Momo Sushi, World Street Kitchen (Asian fusion,) Baba's Hummus House, Brasa Rotisserie, Chimborazo (South American,) Pizzaria Lola, Hola Arepa, Moto-I, Victors 1959 (cubanos,) Mack's Fish & Chips (this is the counter version of fish & chips,) Anchor Fish & Chips (this is the restaurant version of fish & chips,) Ideal Diner, Jefe Urban Cocina, Marty's Deli, Global Midtown Market, for a famous "Juicy Lucy" both the 5-8 Club and Matt's claim to be the originals but you can also go to the Nook, Blue Door, Uncle Franky's or lots of other spots!