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
Free admission to over 100,000 pieces 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 Le Burger Rosalia 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!!
