Things To Do

Bike, walk, or boat the chain of lakes

We recommend walking around Lake of the Isles (where Ellie grew up!) or Bde Maka Ska if you are looking for something active. There are walking & bike paths as well as pedal boat, kayak, paddleboard and bike rentals at Bde Maka Ska Rentals: https://wheelfunrentals.com/mn/minneapolis/bde-maka-ska/

Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden

Explore the exhibits, play mini golf, and stroll through the outdoor sculpture garden in the heart of Minneapolis

Explore Local Breweries

Minneapolis has a big craft beer scene! A few to check out in North Loop: Inbound, Fulton, Modist

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Great Minnesota Get Together

The Minnesota State Fair will be happening on our wedding weekend! Highlights include cheese curds, pronto pups, Sweet Martha's chocolate chip cookies and butter sculptures. There is a shuttle service that picks up in the North Loop or Uber/Lyft is easily accessible. For details download the Official MN State Fair App.

BREAKFAST + COFFEE

Bellecour Bakery Socca Café Rise Bagel Co Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea

CASUAL BITES

Black Sheep Pizza Smack Shack Matt’s Bar Gai Noi The Freehouse Nolo’s Kitchen & Bar

DINNER

Porzana Bar La Grassa Spoon & Stable P.S. Steak Billy Sushi Dario

COCKTAILS + BARS

Monte Carlo Parlour Bar Cobble Social House Hewing Hotel Rooftop

SHOPPING

The Foundry J. Atelier Umei MartinPatrick 3 The Foundry, J. Atelier and Umei are all located next to each other in the North Loop. The Foundry has the best home goods!!