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Things to Do in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
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items This board, Things to Do in Minneapolis–St. Paul, is all about celebrating the best of everyday life in the Twin Cities. From local coffee shops and neighborhood favorites, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for new things to try out here. Whether it’...
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Coffee Shops
Health + Beauty
Restaurants
Parks/Trails
Events/Venues
Coffee Shops
I love their fantastic coffee and tea drinks. They always have fun specials to keep it interesting too. Plus, they exist to create employment opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability!
Wildflyer Coffee
Nina's is always hopping. You can probably see why - it's in this beautiful, historic building in St. Paul, so the vibes are amazing. The coffee and bakery selections are wonderful.
Ninas Coffee Café: A Cozy Historic Haven
I've never been for wine, but their coffee flights are SO GOOD. I wish I lived closer because I would be there way more. It's a super cozy spot as well, so totally comfortable for a nice meetup with a friend.
Silver Fern | Cafe & Wine Bar | Minneapolis, MN
I just love a coffee flight and CREAM is another place you can get one. Very creative selections. You have to go check them out. They also have food!
C.R.E.A.M Cafe - C.R.E.A.M
I adore their little walk up window on Selby. It's called ‘Wee Claddagh’ – how cute is that! They have a great variety of drinks and you cannot go wrong. My favorite is the Foggy Montana.
Claddagh Coffee Cafe
I finally found egg coffee like I had in Vietnam! SO GOOD. Their other drinks are also fantastic. Such unique and creative option - check out their matcha, ube, and pandan selections.
Caphin Minneapolis
Health + Beauty
This is my trichology website! I focus on helping Minnesotans with their hair and scalp health issues, including hair loss, thinning, shedding, and a variety of scalp problems. I offer hair care consults as well as full hair and scalp analysis appoin...
1000ROOTS Trichologist Minneapolis
Minnesota's FIRST Japanese YUME head spa. This is such an amazing scalp care experience. It's great for getting rid of build up and making your scalp feel fantastic. It's also so incredibly relaxing.
CLOUD SPA | Minneapolis
I have friends who have been who absolutely RAVE about this place. Very unique, combines both physical and mental experience. I need to go here soon!
Watershed Spa
I see Becky here at Estetica for cuts and color. She's fantastic. Also, this is in a gorgeous, historic building in St. Paul. (You can also get coffee at Nina's here.)
Estetica Salon & Spa - St. Paul, MN
If you want a fantasy hair color, you have to go see Coco at Moda in St. Paul. She does the DREAMIEST things with hair I've ever seen. Tell her Kelsey sent you!
MODA Salon
This suburban wellness collective brings together some of the top health and wellness providers in MN, including some that contract with the MN Vikings. Includes pilates, body work/PT, chiro, trichology, waxing, therapy, and more.
Flex Wellness
Restaurants
It's hard to find a good biscuit in the Twin Cities, but Hot Hands fits the bill! They also have fantastic pot pies, pastries and beverages. And isn't it adorable?
Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit
I could actually eat an entire box of their foccaccia and lemon butter by myself. Everything I have had from here has been outstanding though. Tomato soup is a sleeper pick! They also do espresso and matcha.
due focacceria
You cannot go wrong with Tono. I tend to stick to the pizzas because they are always so, so good. It's woodfired and got that perfect char and isn't too floppy. Get one with hot honey.
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks
Ok this place stays busy, but you can kind of see why once you have it! It's in such a cute space, and the food is just fantastic. It is a little pricey, so we only go once in a while – but we adore it when we do!
The French Hen Cafe
Fun, unique, delicious drinks at Cafe Astoria! The s'mores is a personal favorite. If you can, also get food, DO IT! I am not usually an oatmeal person, but theirs have such great ingredients and are so yummy.
Cafe Astoria
A russian restaurant. Highly recommend going in the winter for inside cozy vibes and summer for the cute patio. Infused vodka drinks at really good prices - be careful, they will get you!
Moscow on the Hill
The BEST acai bowls in MN hands down. Get one that comes with dulce de leche. I usually get mine from Quixotic Coffee in St. Paul.
Bom Dia
This poke place is insanely good. So many good options and toppings - I love to make custom bowl. They also have MOCHINUT mochi donuts there. Last time I had a biscoff one and it was SO GOOD.
Big Island Poke & Mochinut
Probably my favorite of the food halls in MN. This one has such good food and drink options. Don't miss the ice cream from Bebe Zito. You do need to get a spending card when you enter.
The Market at Malcolm Yards | Food Hall of Minneapolis flavors
Parks/Trails
Hyland in Bloomington is huge! I have been on the trails in the nature reserve many times all by myself. It's so peaceful and beautiful you forget you are in the city!
Hyland Lake Park Reserve | Three Rivers Park District
Small but sweet little nature area tucked in Richfield. Perfect for a little bit of nature without a big commitment to longer trails. You see lots of turtles and birds and sometimes deer.
Wood Lake Nature Center
The boardwalk trails here are SO COOL. Summer and fall is best time to visit. I saw so much wildlife here and you can find some wonderful quiet moments to yourself while walking over the marsh.
Harriet Alexander Nature Center | Roseville, MN
If you are feeling down in winter, head to the conservatory for a boost of bright flowers and lush plants. It is stunning! And it's FREE. There are also trails on the broader grounds around the lake and into various areas of the park. You can also go...
Como Park and Zoo Conservatory
Wonderful to walk around the lake. I meet a friend often so we can catch up and do the full loop. Pretty scenery. I even saw a pheasant there once. Note there's also a little restaurant/drink/ice cream place at the main beach.
Lake Nokomis Park - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Isles is maybe my favorite out of the chain of lakes just because it's so cute. It's not just a circle like the rest of them are. You can stroll along the lake and look at all the fancy, pretty houses. Isles Bun and Coffee is also nearby so stop and ...
Lake of the Isles
Events/Venues
The biggest, BEST event in MN that happens every year is by far our state fair. I go every year with the main priority of eating a ton of different food (and forgetting that calories exist). It's so good that some people GO EVERY SINGLE DAY. I'm not ...
MN State Fair (Aug-Sept)
Hands down my favorite concert venue in MN. The Armory absolutely has the best setup. Hot tip - there are actually two doors to get in, and sometimes one is a lot less crowded of a line than the other.
Armory - Minneapolis, MN
Really fun farmers market in downtown Minneapolis. Don't miss Caphin vietnamese coffee. Also so many farm fresh goodies, but artisans as well.
Mill City Farmers Market - Minneapolis, Minnesota