Take a Staycation in Downtown Minneapolis

Who says us locals can't be tourists in our own city? Take this chance to finally try that restaurant that's been on your list for ages. Explore a park you've never been to. Take a picture near that famous landmark you see all over Instagram. Escape your daily routine with a Minneapolis staycation.

Restaurants
Attractions
Shopping
Outdoor Activities

Restaurants

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Breakfast Options: Hen House, Hell's Kitchen, Key's Cafe, 8th Street Grill

Skyway Food: Dave's Downtown, Cardigan Donuts, Green and the Grain, Sushi Takatsu, The Brothers Deli

Patios: Brit's Pub, The Newsroom, Crave, Normandy Kitchen, Union, Smack Shack, Nolo's, Cafe & Bar Lurcat, Demi, Monello, Oceanaire, Red Cow, Red Rabbit, Zen Box Izayaka

Breweries: The Freehouse, Finnegans, Day Block Brewing, Modist, Inbound, Fulton, Pryes, La Doña Cervecería

Other: The Loon Cafe, Fogo de Chao, Manny's Steakhouse, Spoon and Stable, Pizza Luce, Kado no Mise, Porzana, Masa & Agave

Attractions

Walker Art Center: View endless galleries and exhibits at the Walker Art Center.

Escape the Room: Book a private escape room experience and play with a select group of your friends and family. You can choose from three different escape rooms.

Human on a Stick: Learn about the history and architecture of our city on a segway tour. Ride alongside the Mississippi, head to the Sculpture Garden, or create a custom tour.

Downtown Murals: Admire the art or pose for your next Instagram picture. Downtown is home to of some of the most famous murals in Minneapolis. See the Bob Dylan mural on Hennepin and 5th St., a larger than life tribute to Prince, or find your favorite artists at the First Avenue Star Wall.

Shopping

PARC: Clothing and lifestyle store that carries minimalistic clothing and accessories from independent designers.

Grethen House: Clothing store focused on cutting-edge fashion featuring high-end and designer labels.

Queen Anna House of Fashion: Contemporary, chic women’s boutique offering clothing and accessories from influential fashion houses, as well as up-and-coming designers.

Statement Boutique: Approachable and affordable handmade jewelry with a focus on local makers.

MartinPatrick3: Internationally recognized men's boutique selling custom suits, casual apparel, footwear and accessories, plus a selection of furniture apothecary items & gifts.

Outdoor Activities

Our walkable downtown offers many great outdoor activities.

Paddle Share: Paddle Share is our local kayak sharing system that allows you to create your own tour from the water. Take in views of the city skyline while you kayak peacefully down the Mississippi River.

Sculpture Garden: The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center is one of those iconic Minneapolis spots that you absolutely have to experience. Make sure to take a photo next to the Spoonbridge and Cherry, and then explore the rest of the garden.

Peavey Plaza: With fountains and green landscaping, Peavey Plaza is a little oasis in downtown Minneapolis. Wade through the water or take a seat and relax, right in the heart of downtown.

City Bike Share: Explore downtown on two wheels by renting a public bike through the Minneapolis bike share program.

Bird Scooters: Whether you're just looking to take a stroll or you want a fun way to get from Point A to Point B, scooters are a great way to move through the city. Use Bird and Lyft to scooter through downtown. Just download their app, locate the nearest scooter, and

Gold Medal Park: Take in views of downtown skyline, enjoy a picnic, and then take a walk along the Mississippi River.

Picnic with local takeout: In Minneapolis, we've got plenty of parks and greenspace, as well as some amazing takeout options.

Also be sure to check out our Downtown Minneapolis neighborhood guides: