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Minneapolis

City of lakes and creativity

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 United States
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About Minneapolis

A green, progressive Twin City threaded with lakes and the Mississippi — a vibrant music and theatre legacy (Prince, First Avenue), riverside mills, and standout museums.

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⭐ Things to do in Minneapolis

Chain of LakesMinneapolis Sculpture GardenStone Arch BridgeMill City MuseumFirst Avenue music venueMinnehaha FallsEat Street global foodBde Maka Ska paddling

🍽️ Where to eat in Minneapolis

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Hell's Kitchen
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Hell's Kitchen
★ 3.9 (3,128) · New American · Breakfast & Brunch
 Bar La Grassa
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Bar La Grassa
★ 4.4 (1,787) · Italian · Desserts
 Red Cow North Loop
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Red Cow North Loop
★ 4.4 (1,568) · New American · Burgers
 Hen House Eatery
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Hen House Eatery
★ 4.1 (1,505) · Breakfast & Brunch · American
 Pizzeria Lola
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Pizzeria Lola
★ 4.4 (1,493) · Pizza
 Spoon and Stable
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Spoon and Stable
★ 4.4 (1,453) · New American · Bars
 112 Eatery
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112 Eatery
★ 4.4 (1,452) · New American · Wine Bars
 Smack Shack
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Smack Shack
★ 3.9 (1,333) · Seafood · American
 George & The Dragon
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George & The Dragon
★ 4.6 (1,238) · New American · Pubs
 Brasa Rotisserie
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Brasa Rotisserie
★ 4.3 (1,183) · Southern · Caribbean
 Hola Arepa
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Hola Arepa
★ 4.3 (1,179) · Latin American · Breakfast & Brunch
 Zelo
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Zelo
★ 4.3 (1,130) · Italian · Seafood

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Light rail and superb bike trails; a car in winter.

💡 Local tip

In summer, bike or paddle the Chain of Lakes; locals live outdoors while the weather's warm.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Live music at First Avenue and North Loop bars.

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