Things To Do
Mississippi Riverfront
If you are staying at the Emery Hotel in Downtown, check out the riverside. Walk the stretch between Stone Arch Bridge and Plymouth Bridge. Highlights are concentrated on the south side, including the Guthrie Theater (the viewing platform is open to the public for great views!) and Mill City Farmer's Market (Saturdays)
Chain of Lakes: Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet
Enjoy Minneapolis's favorite lakes in the heart of south Minneapolis by walking, biking, kayaking, or paddleboarding. Lake of the Isles: 2.7 mile loop Bde Maka Ska: 3.2 mile loop Lake Harriet: 2.8 mile loop Watercraft Rentals: https://wheelfunrentals.com/mn/minneapolis/bde-maka-ska/ Nearby treats & attractions: Isle Bun & Coffee (Lake of the Isles) Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream (Lake Harriet) Lyndale Park Rose Garden (Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet)
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
A small gem within Theodore Wirth Park, the wildflower garden is beautiful at the end of July. The small visitors center inside the reserve (down the hill) provides guides to the blooming flowers. Please note that the lot is paid parking.
Minnehaha Falls & Sea Salt
One of Anna & Henry's favorite place to spend a hot weekend day is Sea Salt, a casual seafood spot with shady outdoor seating. It's right by Minnehaha Falls and within the larger Minnehaha Park. Please note that parking is paid.
Restaurants
A few of our favorite restaurants: Hai Hai: Our neighborhood spot in Northeast, which happens to be a James Beard nominated restaurant and chef. Reservations recommended, but you might be able to sneak in at the bar. Red Rabbit: In North Loop, serves casual Italian. Walk-in only Union Hmong Kitchen: In the Graze food hall
Breweries
Minneapolis has great breweries. Here are some of our favorites. You can't go wrong - google what's near you. Utepils (gorgeous outdoor patio faces a creek) Surly (the flagship Minnesota craft brewery, huge, great food, outdoor/indoor space) Indeed (our neighborhood spot)