Around Town – Things to see and do in Minneapolis

It’s a city that smiles easily and laughs often.  A city that embodies the Midwestern work ethic, but nonetheless knows how to keep things entertaining- Leave the lights on this is a 24 hour town.

What's the best way to get the low-down on a city when you travel? Talking with the locals, right? That's exactly what you'll find here: www.minneapolis.org/page/1/insider-guides-maps.jsp
Mpls Convention & Visitors Bureau

Restaurants

One of the first things you'll discover about the Minneapolis restaurant scene is that local chefs and restaurateurs place a lot of stock in the virtues of organic and locally-produced ingredients, from orchard-fresh produce to homegrown livestock. In fact, you might even say that, much like the BYOB is a defining component of Philadelphia's restaurant landscape, the farm-to-table concept is a primary contributor to the quality of Minneapolis' dining culture.

Shopping

Downtown Minneapolis has two million square feet of retail, one of the highest concentrations of shops in any city its size. Nicollet Mall, is one of the most popular and well-known shopping districts in the city. The 12-block stretch is home to hundreds of shops, theaters, department stores and restaurants. Downtown’s famed Warehouse District houses several galleries, antique shops, and night clubs.

Mall of America

Photo: Courtesy of MN Dept. of Tourism

Passionate about shopping? You have come to the right place! The Mall of America® in Minnesota boasts over 520 stores and 50 restaurants, including four major department stores including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sears.

St. Anthony on Main

There is always something happening on St. Anthony on Main “The HOST to the Minneapolis Riverfront”

This Minneapolis neighborhood provides hours of fun, miles of excitement and draws historical flair from a past in flour milling, while exuding  trend-setting panache among hip hangouts and eateries along the beautiful riverbanks.

Water Power Park at St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis

Never before has the general public been able to walk on this piece of land and experience the power of the mighty Mississippi River as it flows over St. Anthony Falls.

Mobile Entertainment on a roll!

Be transported back in time on one of our 70+ Segways from our storefront location in St. Anthony Main!  Join us on a Magical History Tour™ where you can enjoy the rich history of the Riverfront area from 10,000 BC to the present as you glide effortlessly along.)

Photo: Courtesy of MN Dept. of Tourism

Guthrie Theatre

Dollhouse - preview performance   May 25th & 26th 7:30pm    $24-$45 
Madame Butterfly – Performance  May 25th & 26th 7:30pm    $24 -$60