my best friend and I challenged ourselves to see as much as Minneapolis as possible while in town for the Olivia Dean concert for less than 24 hours! I’d call it a big success! Hunt & Gather for crafty Knick knacks, Bde Maka Ska park for lake vie...
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concerts at the Target Center, craft paradise at Hunt & Gather, and multiple bookstores! there’s plenty to keep you busy
We saw Olivia Dean here and she was SPECTACULAR! The audio was perfectly clear even from where we were sitting pretty high up. The venue was easy to navigate and they had employees staffed on each floor making sure to let people leave in batches so i...
Target Center
no frills local bookstore that you want to rummage around in! found this incredible old journal with a gorgeous embossed cover for $5. great selection of booker prize nominated international works in translation. cool Polaroids of customers and the o...
Nat's Uptown Books
This place is every artist’s dream come true. 17 vendors worth of vintage, rare, or preloved goodies. Dig through bins of postcards, pins, stickers, and glassware upstairs. Downstairs, venture into a well curated vintage clothing and homeware shop. T...
Hunt and Gather
Map yourself to the cherry and spoonbridge for an iconic photo, then wander around the other large sculptures around the park! There’s a famous “LOVE” sculpture like the one in Philly here tol
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
walk along the beach with a pal or your doggo on a sunny day and enjoy the view of the boats on the water! the houses near here were absolutely stunning
Bde Maka Ska
I want to come back here next time to take in the stunning waterfall and get Italian ices from the cart nearby! Would make a perfect summer day in nature
Minnehaha Falls, 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Next time I want to check out the Japanese garden! And if we visit in the winter I’ve heard the tropical conservatory is a great warm getaway escape from the cold. A must see spot
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103
In addition to Nat’s Uptown Books, you’re also gonna want to check out Magers and Quinn. If you keep walking all the way to the back you’ll find the discounted books like a hidden gem! Cool to see the recommendations from staff if you’re trying to fi...
what do a giant cherry spoon and prince have in common? They make Minneapolis an iconic place to visit 📸🍒
this is even more iconic in person when you realize it’s a FOUNTAIN! pro tip- go at morning when it’s still pretty quiet out to walk around at your own pace and marvel at all the cool sculptures. Lots of selfie and photo ops here with the skyline in ...
Spoonbridge and Cherry
Giant mural of prince outside of the Target Center paying homage to this hometown hero! Such an awesome piece of art that’s larger than life. Music fans will adore this!
Prince Mural
I really wanna come back here at dawn or sunset next time to walk and see the lights come on! There’s something about strolling through a new city while listening to music that makes me so joyous
Historic Stone Arch Bridge, 100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
good eats
From Thai Laotian fusion to Venezuelan food, there’s flavorful food waiting for you
Spectacular food with an INCREDIBLE VIEW! PRO TIP- ask to sit outside on the patio to avoid the 45 min wait. My bestie and I shared the pad see ew and a fish dish with spicy peanuts that were so good. PRO TIP- order a Thai iced tea, you won’t regret ...
Gai Noi
next time we go I definitely want to try this place! Have heard awesome things about the arepas and yucca fries. Plus, the outdoor patio is an outdoor bonus for those nicer fall and spring days