Aloft and wxyz bar
The Aloft is a great lodging option for out of town guests.


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MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
With over 100 local farmers, food makers and artists, MCFM strives to build a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational marketplace.
HENNEPIN HISTORY MUSEUM
Hennepin History Museum is your history, your museum. We preserve and share the diverse stories of Hennepin County, MN. Come visit!
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MEET MINNEAPOLIS
Maximizing the visitor experience of Minneapolis for the economic benefit of our community, making Minneapolis the destination of choice among travelers.
MSP FILM SOCIETY
Promoting the art of film as a medium that fosters cross-cultural understanding, education, entertainment, and exploration.
GREAT RIVER COALITION
Enhancing the Minneapolis riverfront environment—for people and pollinators.
Key contributors to the Central Riverfront Neighborhoods.
Organizations involved in preserving and rivitalizing the Mississippi River and the Minneapolis Riverfront. Thank You!
Friends of the Mississippi River
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
MN Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
River Talk | Institute on the Environment | U of M
St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board
Public spaces and landmarks along the Minneapolis Riverfront.
Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
North Mississippi Regional Park
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory
Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam
A complete list of Minneapolis Parks.
Contribute to our vibrant, growing neighborhood by going local when you have the option. Together we can make a difference!
The Aloft is a great lodging option for out of town guests.
Mill City Museum and the Mississippi riverfront area offer a rich history of agriculture and flour milling. Bushel & Peck pays tribute to this heritage, offering diners a culinary experience and menu that combines farm-fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and grains that harken back to the city’s early years.
Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street
The Comedy Corner Underground is located in the basement of the Corner Bar.
1501 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55414
Phone - 612-492-1197
Web - http://www.comedycornerunderground.com/
Hours - See website
501 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone - 612-877-6900
Web - http://crookedpint.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Pint-Ale-House/233392863369174?sk=info
Hours: MON - FRI: 11:00am - 2:00am
SAT - SUN: 7:00am - 2:00am
For every great experience, a great beer. This is the philosophy of our brewery - invest in good times! We chose to be a brewpub so we could see and talk with our customers every day, and our small scale brewhouse means we can be creative with recipes and beer styles.
1105 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone - 612-617-7793
Web: https://www.dayblockbrewing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayBlockBrewing
Email: contact@dayblockbrewing.com
Hours - 11:00am - 1:00am Daily
Located in a converted historical 1879 freight house. Roasting and brewing great coffee since 1987!
Farmers Kitchen + Bar is entirely owned and operated by local farmers who make up the Minnesota Farmers Union. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, Weekend Brunch, or visit our full coffee bar with housemade bakery items. Our bar features local beer and ciders, as well as farm-to-glass spirits crafted into inventive Minnesota-inspired cocktails. Support Minnesota makers and neighbors by shopping our ever-changing market, filled with locally sourced and made products.
Address: 750 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-200-9434
Hours:
Hop21 is a table tennis club & bar located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Ping. Pong. Drink. Eat. Repeat!
501 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone - 612-259-8326
Web - http://www.hop21.com/
Hours: TUES - THUR 4p-Midnight; FRI - SUN 11a - Midnight
Kindee offers traditional Thai cuisine with a modern flair.
Maxwell's American Pub - Creative, Homemade Comfort Food
This market is not only a fun neighborhood and destination spot for Minnesota residents, but another way to share the many benefits of local sustainable and organically produced foods.
The Nicollet Island Inn combines the classic and the modern to produce a truly intimate hotel, restaurant, bar, and banquet destination. Featured in USA Today, Conde Nast Traveler, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, the New York Times and many regional publications, the Nicollet Island Inn offers a quiet oasis along a storied river, near the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, one of America’s most dynamic cities.
Today’s Nicollet Island Inn evokes charm and ambiance while showering its guests with modern conveniences. Its every historic detail—from antique appointments and stained-glass windows to hand-carved woodwork and a glass-enclosed elevator (with the original operator’s seat)—harkens back to a time when street cars roamed the by-ways of a town still in its infancy.
The Inn is a charming and elegant destination for corporate meetings and cocktail hours, family celebrations, bridal showers, baby shows, bachelorette parties, and wedding receptions. Contact Events@NicolletIslandInn.com today for information on private dining rooms for groups of 8-24 or banquet hall rental for up to 175 guests.
Address: 95 Merriam Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Phone: 612-331-1800
Sarpino's Pizzeria offers high-quality traditional and gourmet pizzas, authentic pastas, chicken wings, salads, cheese bread, garlic bread, deserts, and beverages.
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant brings fresh, authentic food from Thailand to Minnesota.
Smith & Porter Restaurant + Bar brings a modern flare to the food and cocktails you already know and love. This restaurant allows you to experience our contemporary cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. Our wide selection of wines and local brews paired with sophisticated, yet classic, small plates and entrées offer something for every taste.
Address: 428 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-249-5503
It’s not complicated. Trader Joe's focuses on what matters — great food + great prices = Value.
721 Washington Avenue S
Web: http://locations.traderjoes.com/mn/minneapolis/725/
Phone: 612-339-2110
Open 8a - 9p daily
The Wilde Cafe & Spirits is a neighborhood restaurant with an updated Victorian feel, but it's not your typical cafe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus featuring an array of sandwiches, individual-sized pizzas, appetizers and other great comfort food.
65 Main Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone - 612-331-4544
Web - http://wildecafe.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wilderoastcafe
Hours -
Summer Hours April-October
Everyday 7am- 11pm
Winter hours November-March
Sunday: 7am-9pm
Monday-Thursday: 7am-10pm
Friday-Saturday: 7am-11pm
Zen Box Izakaya Japanese Pub and Kitchen
602 Washington Avenue South, Minneaspolis, MN 55415
Phone - 612-332-3936
Web - http://zenboxizakaya.com/?adv1=1
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/zenboxizakaya
Hours: See website.
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