Recommendations

Go to a Minnesota Twins game!

The Twins play the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Friday, June 20 at 7:10 pm, Sunday June 22 at 1:10 pm, and Monday June 23 at 6:40 pm! The Twins stadium is beautiful and seeing them play is a quintessential Minnesota summer activity. Just take the Blue or Green Line (lightrail) straight to the stadium!

Young Joni

Featured on Chef’s Table, this spot is truly delicious!

Porzana

A truly incredible Argentinian steakhouse—highly recommend.

Vinai

Award winning and truly excellent, by local Hmong chef Via Vang. Bar seating is reservable but also first-come-first-serve.

Sanjusan

The Isaac Becker pizza is a must. One of our favorite spots!

Boom Island Park

The spot we had our 2nd date and a quintessential Minneapolis park. You can walk across the 3rd Ave Bridge!

Owamni by The Sioux Chef

Award winning and a beautiful view!

Mill City Farmers Market

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Another quintessential Minneapolis landmark. Go see the spoon and cherry! Outside is free and inside (the Walker Art Museum) is by admission. Eat at Cardamom afterwards!

Guthrie Theater Bridge

For a beautiful view of the river, the Stone Arch Bridge, and more, go up into the Blue Bridge! It’s free!

Pho 400

Our favorite hole in the wall restaurant. Get the cream cheese wontons, the banh mi, and the pho.

Little Tijuana Neighborhood Lounge

More than meets the eye—get the cauliflower appetizer and the scallion pancake wrap.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Lake of the Isles

Walk or bike along the chain of lakes trails—Minneapolis in the summer is beautiful and seeing the lakes (you’re in the land of 10,000!) is a must.

North Loop

Walkable shopping and dining, this neighborhood is growing rapidly!

Cedar Lake

My favorite place to swim in the twin cities is at South Beach on Cedar Lake!