Best of the Twin Cities Guidebook
Food Scene
Cute coffee shop near fun boutiques, shopping and other restaurants nestled in the historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood.
8 locals recommend
Claddagh A Wee Shop
612 Selby AveCute coffee shop near fun boutiques, shopping and other restaurants nestled in the historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood.
Iconic St. Paul restaurant featured in films like, "The Mighty Ducks", "Jingle All the Way", and A Prairie Home Companion.
37 locals recommend
Mickey's Diner
36 7th St WIconic St. Paul restaurant featured in films like, "The Mighty Ducks", "Jingle All the Way", and A Prairie Home Companion.
Southern comfort food at it's BEST! Get there early, because there is always a line out the door for their fantastic food.
104 locals recommend
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveSouthern comfort food at it's BEST! Get there early, because there is always a line out the door for their fantastic food.
Amazing cafe connected to a floral shop. Food is great, service friendly, and location fun!
12 locals recommend
The French Hen Cafe
518 Selby AveAmazing cafe connected to a floral shop. Food is great, service friendly, and location fun!
Great deals on produce, dairy, meat and so much more! You can't beat the atmosphere of a bustling market, complete with live music!
47 locals recommend
St. Paul Farmers Market
290 5th St EGreat deals on produce, dairy, meat and so much more! You can't beat the atmosphere of a bustling market, complete with live music!
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveGreat pizza at a fair price!
Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveBest desserts in St. Paul!
Looking for a happy hour with a great patio? Look no further - Sweeney's Saloon on Dale Street has got you covered!
16 locals recommend
Sweeney's Saloon
96 Dale St NLooking for a happy hour with a great patio? Look no further - Sweeney's Saloon on Dale Street has got you covered!
Authentic Italian, above and attached to the famous Cossetta's in St. Paul. Show up early and enjoy spectacular Cathedral views from their roof top patio!
7 locals recommend
Louis Ristorante & Bar
211 7th St WAuthentic Italian, above and attached to the famous Cossetta's in St. Paul. Show up early and enjoy spectacular Cathedral views from their roof top patio!
Acclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes. Food and fun!
30 locals recommend
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave NAcclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes. Food and fun!
This bustling American eatery with a beer garden offers a meat-focused menu, craft brews & bourbons.
49 locals recommend
Butcher & The Boar
901 Hennepin AveThis bustling American eatery with a beer garden offers a meat-focused menu, craft brews & bourbons.
I would definitely recommend going to Fat Lorenzo's for pizza and a beer and then taking your gelato for a walk around Lake Nokomis!
37 locals recommend
Fat Lorenzos
5600 Cedar AveI would definitely recommend going to Fat Lorenzo's for pizza and a beer and then taking your gelato for a walk around Lake Nokomis!
Punch Pizza serves classic neapolitan pizza at an affordable price.
29 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand AvePunch Pizza serves classic neapolitan pizza at an affordable price.
Providing a sophisticated twist on the classic neighborhood tavern, Red Cow celebrates finely crafted eats and drinks with a focus on gourmet burgers, craft beers, and fine wine.
40 locals recommend
Red Cow
393 Selby AveProviding a sophisticated twist on the classic neighborhood tavern, Red Cow celebrates finely crafted eats and drinks with a focus on gourmet burgers, craft beers, and fine wine.
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating. Good food, good atmosphere!
47 locals recommend
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveContemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating. Good food, good atmosphere!
J. Selby's
169 Victoria StTwo steps from our apartment. Some of the best food in St. Paul!
Great coffee, amazing atmosphere. This is the go-to spot for your cup of Joe.
40 locals recommend
Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave NGreat coffee, amazing atmosphere. This is the go-to spot for your cup of Joe.
Keg and Case Market
928 7th St WSightseeing
Historic and beautiful, the Cathedral of St. Paul is perched perfectly on 'Cathedral Hill' to watch over the city. Tours daily, as well as amazing views!
95 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveHistoric and beautiful, the Cathedral of St. Paul is perched perfectly on 'Cathedral Hill' to watch over the city. Tours daily, as well as amazing views!
Summit Avenue is lined with the most historic Mansions and homes in Minnesota, including the Governors Mansion!
35 locals recommend
Summit Avenue
Summit AvenueSummit Avenue is lined with the most historic Mansions and homes in Minnesota, including the Governors Mansion!
Minneapolis' Stone Arch bridge is one of the best vantage points of the city. You'll lose track of the time exploring the beautiful trails along the river, as well as the historic mill city museum ruins!
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveMinneapolis' Stone Arch bridge is one of the best vantage points of the city. You'll lose track of the time exploring the beautiful trails along the river, as well as the historic mill city museum ruins!
James J. Hill House
240 Summit AvenueMill City Museum
704 S 2nd StFoshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette AveDrinks & Nightlife
Newer St. Paul brewery in the historic West 7th neighborhood, which has a history of brewing, most famously at the Schmidt Brewing Company (now artist lofts).
40 locals recommend
Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St WNewer St. Paul brewery in the historic West 7th neighborhood, which has a history of brewing, most famously at the Schmidt Brewing Company (now artist lofts).
Want to feel like you've been transported back to the classy night life of the 1920's; 'Great Gatsby' style? Well, W.A. Frost & Co. will give you that feeling as you sip a martini in their historic lounge.
62 locals recommend
W. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby AveWant to feel like you've been transported back to the classy night life of the 1920's; 'Great Gatsby' style? Well, W.A. Frost & Co. will give you that feeling as you sip a martini in their historic lounge.
Uptown has something for everyone! Shopping, night life, restaurants all within walking distance to the shores of beautiful Lake Calhoun!
108 locals recommend
Uptown
Uptown has something for everyone! Shopping, night life, restaurants all within walking distance to the shores of beautiful Lake Calhoun!
Circa-1954, cash-only beer & burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy. Classic Minneapolis stop!
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveCirca-1954, cash-only beer & burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy. Classic Minneapolis stop!
Summit Brewing Company is a regional craft brewery in Saint Paul, that brews a wide selection of popular beers. Go over and enjoy a pint!
15 locals recommend
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal CirSummit Brewing Company is a regional craft brewery in Saint Paul, that brews a wide selection of popular beers. Go over and enjoy a pint!
Small craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events in Minneapolis.
115 locals recommend
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd StSmall craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events in Minneapolis.
This informal tasting room offers its own brands of craft ciders, food trucks eats & live music.
69 locals recommend
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NEThis informal tasting room offers its own brands of craft ciders, food trucks eats & live music.
Bustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.
189 locals recommend
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastBustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.
Taproom of a local brewery boasting lots of windows, high ceilings & house craft drafts in downtown St. Paul.
17 locals recommend
Tin Whiskers Brewing Company
125 9th Street EastTaproom of a local brewery boasting lots of windows, high ceilings & house craft drafts in downtown St. Paul.
House beers are poured in the industrial warehouse setting of this microbrewery with communal seats.
41 locals recommend
Fulton Brewing Taproom
414 N 6th AveHouse beers are poured in the industrial warehouse setting of this microbrewery with communal seats.
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastDual Citizen Brewing Company
725 Raymond AveUp-Down Minneapolis
3012 Lyndale Ave SSaint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave ETurf Club
1601 University Ave WMansion at Uptown
2901 Hennepin AveThe Pourhouse Uptown
2923 Girard Ave SCan Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NBlackStack Brewing
755 Prior Ave NArts & Culture
Take in a show at the historic Fitzgerald Theater! Home to A Prairie Home Companion radio show.
24 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange StTake in a show at the historic Fitzgerald Theater! Home to A Prairie Home Companion radio show.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StThe Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SShopping
Walk around a historic neighborhood and do a bit of shopping along the way! Everything from Fjallraven, to Penzie's Spices - you can find a shop that peaks your interest.
40 locals recommend
Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueWalk around a historic neighborhood and do a bit of shopping along the way! Everything from Fjallraven, to Penzie's Spices - you can find a shop that peaks your interest.
Take a long walk around the largest shopping center in america! If you get board of shopping, you can always take a break to ride a roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe.
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayTake a long walk around the largest shopping center in america! If you get board of shopping, you can always take a break to ride a roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe.
Entertainment & Activities
The Highland movie theater is a historic and neighborhood staple. Check out a show and enjoy some popcorn at the Highland!
11 locals recommend
Mann Theatres
760 Cleveland Ave SThe Highland movie theater is a historic and neighborhood staple. Check out a show and enjoy some popcorn at the Highland!
Show up early and take the 30 minute, complimentary, swing dancing class before the Big Band shows up and the real Swing begins at this 1920's Era speak easy!
30 locals recommend
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St SShow up early and take the 30 minute, complimentary, swing dancing class before the Big Band shows up and the real Swing begins at this 1920's Era speak easy!
Como Park & Zoo is free/takes optional donations for entry. Great variety of local and exotic animals as well as a beautiful arboretum.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrComo Park & Zoo is free/takes optional donations for entry. Great variety of local and exotic animals as well as a beautiful arboretum.
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveSKOL Vikings!
Home to the Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota as well as the Inaugural season of Minnesota's new MLS team, the Minnesota United!
71 locals recommend
TCF Bank Stadium
Home to the Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota as well as the Inaugural season of Minnesota's new MLS team, the Minnesota United!
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestMall of America
60 East BroadwayTake in a MN Wild game or possibly even the prestigious MN state high school hockey tournament!
132 locals recommend
Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg BlvdTake in a MN Wild game or possibly even the prestigious MN state high school hockey tournament!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy some breathtaking nature views including Minnehaha Falls, right in the middle of the city!
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrEnjoy some breathtaking nature views including Minnehaha Falls, right in the middle of the city!
Take a break in Rice Park, looking at historic architecture such as the Landmark Center, and the St. Paul Hotel.
43 locals recommend
Rice Park
109 W 4th StTake a break in Rice Park, looking at historic architecture such as the Landmark Center, and the St. Paul Hotel.
Gorgeous MN State Park just outside of the Twin Cities area. Great hiking, camping and picnic opportunities!
21 locals recommend
Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave SGorgeous MN State Park just outside of the Twin Cities area. Great hiking, camping and picnic opportunities!
Fort Snelling State Park is a gem hidden inside the city! We once counted as many as 30 deer on a hike there.
39 locals recommend
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55Fort Snelling State Park is a gem hidden inside the city! We once counted as many as 30 deer on a hike there.
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyBde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayLake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyLake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy E