In the Howe neighborhood, you’ll find The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar, home to a year-round dog friendly patio, a dog menu, and over 40 brews on tap. Counter-service cafe by day and full-service restaurant by night, Lynette offers creative and fresh fare from pizza and salads to rib eye steaks. Lovers of Ethiopian food and coffee will find several great East African spots to check out, including Meseret Ethiopian, Selam Restaurant, and Mesob Ethiopian. Fireroast Coffee provides the perfect pick-me-up with expertly roasted coffee and pastries with a quintessential neighborhood cafe vibe.

A few blocks south in Hiawatha, the Dripping Root squeezes up fresh juices and fruit-forward smoothie bowls as Minnesota’s first and only Black-owned cold pressed juice bar. Nonprofit restaurant All Square offers delicious grilled cheese sandwiches and fries while supporting a social enterprise that empowers formerly incarcerated individuals. Open from spring to late fall, Sea Salt Eatery serves up fried fish and shellfish plus daily fresh catch specials next to Minnehaha Falls for a complete Minneapolis experience (but be prepared to wait on busy days, the line can get long!). Experience the art of Japanese cuisine with donburi rice bowls and over twenty varieties of onigiri rice balls at Okome House. If you're craving a slice, Parkway Pizza has you covered with Minneapolis-style pies and creative specialty pizzas, with options for gluten-free diners, vegans, and meat lovers alike.

Established in 1889, Minnehaha Regional Park—home to the iconic 53-foot Minnehaha Falls—remains a must-visit destination for any trip to Minneapolis. Check out our full guide to all the fun to be had at Minnehaha Regional Park here. To further explore the outdoors, check out Winchell Trail, a five-mile round trip pedestrian-only trail overlooking the Mississippi River stretching north from East 44th Street.

Built in 1948, the Riverview Theater is a great destination for movie lovers, featuring new releases, art films, sing-alongs and throw-back classics—all at ticket prices much lower than the big-name theaters! Tapestry Folk Dance Center is a non-profit movement organization offering a wide variety of affordable dance classes, including Ballroom, Contra, waltz, English country dance and more—pop in for a class to connect with locals and try something new. For a variety of pop-up performances and visual arts, check out the gallery and events at the 8000-square-foot Squirrel Haus Arts venue.

The Hiawatha and Howe neighborhood offer a quirky selection of shops to explore. Moon Palace Books, a shining example of Minneapolis's celebrated independent bookstores, boasts a thoughtfully curated collection of books from across the globe, along with a standout selection of local authors and Minneapolis-themed works.

Garden lovers will find a treasure trove of organic gardening supplies and sustainably grown plants at Mother Earth Gardens, and can meet prickly new plant friends and succulents at Fractal Cactus. Delve into a world of comic books, board games, role-playing games, movies, and vintage toys and collectables at Heroic Goods & Games. Find the perfect mountain bike or gear for your next trail adventure at One on One Bicycle Studio. Discover unique retro kitchen goods, vinyl, home decor and more at Turquoise Vintage. Browse a selection of metaphysical gifts, books, tarot cards, and crystals at Awakenings Gifts and Guidance for the Soul.

The Hiawatha neighborhood is bordered by Hiawatha Avenue to the west, 40th St E. to the north, the Mississippi River to the east, and Minnehaha Regional Park to the south. Sitting just north of Hiawatha, the Howe neighborhood shares its eastern and western boundaries (the Mississippi River and Hiawatha Ave., respectively). Its northern limit is 34th St. E., while 40th St. E. marks its southern border.

The Hiawatha/Howe neighborhood is well-connected to the rest of Minneapolis, MSP International Airport, and the Mall of America by the METRO Blue Line light rail with stops at 38th Street, 46th Street, and 50th Street/Minnehaha Park. Street parking is generally easy to find. You can also take advantage of the neighborhoods’ bike-friendly streets and even lace up your shoes and enjoy a stroll as many attractions within the neighborhood are within walking distance of each other. Once you’re there, the pedestrian trails along the river are well-maintained and worth a visit.

Public Transit Routes:
46th Street & Minnehaha Station
Metro Blue Line

Connecting bus routes:
7 - serves south Minneapolis, downtown Minneapolis, north Minneapolis
9 - serves south Minneapolis, downtown Minneapolis, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park and Minnetonka
23 - serves south Minneapolis, Bde Maka Ska, Minnehaha Regional Park