Things to do, places to stay, and how to get around
We’ve polled the office and assembled a list of our favorite coffee shops, unique activities, and places to stay. Below, you’ll find cafes, hotels, and transportation information to make your stay in Minneapolis a little easier to plan. We look forward to having you here.
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Claddagh Coffee, 459 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102″]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Spyhouse Coffee, 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413″ marker_style=”external”]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Dogwood Coffee, Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408″]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Quixotic Coffee, 769 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116″]View on Google Maps
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Kopplin’s Shop, 2038 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104″]View on Google Maps
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Wesley Andrews, 111 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404″]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”1050 33rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414″ marker_style=”image” marker_image=”7236″ marker_width=”35″ marker_height=”30″][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Container]Cafes that impress
The Twin Cities area is home to a wonderful array of great cafes. You’ll find amazing coffee representing strong brands in interesting and inventive decor. Some of our favorites include: Spyhouse Coffee, Up Cafe, Claddagh, Dogwood, and Welsey Andrews.
Need a hotel?
Minneapolis, St. Paul, or areas just outside the Cities all have great hotel options for a range of prices. Check out Airbnb, as well. We recommend…
- In Minneapolis: Aloft, Westin Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn
Some prefer St. Paul, which is a bit slower but with less restaurants and earlier evening closures.
- In St. Paul: Embassy Suites
- Outside the city: Country Inn and Suites in Roseville
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Hilton Garden Inn- Downtown Minneapolis” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”Hilton Garden Inn, 1101 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404″ window_type=”google”]View on Google Maps
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Aloft Hotel” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”900 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415″ window_type=”google”]View on Google Maps
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Embassy Suites” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”175 10th St E, St Paul, MN 55101″ window_type=”google”]View on Google Maps
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Country Inn & Suites” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”2740 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113″ window_type=”google”]View on Google Maps
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”1050 33rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414″ marker_style=”image” marker_image=”7236″ marker_width=”35″ marker_height=”30″][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Container]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Lake Calhoun” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”3000 Calhoun Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55408″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Calhoun Square & Uptown Shopping” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”3001 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Minnehaha Falls” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”4801 S Minnehaha Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”St. Anthony Main & St. Anthony Falls” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”219 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”First Avenue” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Mill City Museum” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Minneapolis Institute of Art” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404″]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Sculpture Garden & Walker Art Center” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403″]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Surly Brewery Tour” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414″]
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Como Park Zoo & Conservatory” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”1050 33rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414″ marker_style=”image” marker_image=”7236″ marker_width=”35″ marker_height=”30″][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Container]Things to do.
From music, to museums, brewery tours, and plenty of lakes and parks, you won’t run out of fun activities in the Twin Cities area.
Restaurants
You can find almost any type of cuisine in any price range with the vast dining options in the Twin Cities.
Some of the best neighborhoods for eating are…
- the North Loop
- Uptown
- Northeast
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[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Freehouse” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”701 N Washington Ave #101, Minneapolis, MN 55401″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”The Bachelor Farmer Cafe” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”200 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Pizza Lucé Uptown” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”3200 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Brasa- Premium Rotisserie” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”600 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Common Roots Cafe” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Izzy’s Ice Cream” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”2034 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104″]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_title=”Keys Cafe & Bakery” marker_position=”address” marker_address=”500 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101 USA”]Visit
[/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker marker_position=”address” marker_address=”1050 33rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414″ marker_style=”image” marker_image=”7236″ marker_width=”35″ marker_height=”30″][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Marker][/TS_VCSC_GoogleMapsPlus_Container]Transportation
The Twin Cities is easily navigable by bus, light rail, car, or bike. Traveling from the airport into downtown is $2.25 on Metro Transit, and about $55 for a cab. We are home to one of the most bike friendly cities in the United States. Tour the city with Nice Ride MN bike share. Lyft and Uber are available, as well.
Parking
Parking at the Mill City Campus is available in specific areas only. Parking along the east side of the street on 33rd is allowed, parking on the west side is not. A rear parking lot is available for use on the weekends, while the side lot is not available for our use at any time. Talmage Ave SE can be parked along, though watch for parking limitation signage. If you have any questions, give us a call at 612-886-2089.