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Food Scene

Cute coffee shop near fun boutiques, shopping and other restaurants nestled in the historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood.
8 residents recomanen
Claddagh A Wee Shop
612 Selby Ave
8 residents recomanen
Cute 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 residents recomanen
Mickey's Diner
36 7th St W
37 residents recomanen
Iconic 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 residents recomanen
Revival
4537 Nicollet Ave
104 residents recomanen
Southern 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 residents recomanen
The French Hen Cafe
518 Selby Ave
12 residents recomanen
Amazing 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 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos de St. Paul
290 5th St E
47 residents recomanen
Great deals on produce, dairy, meat and so much more! You can't beat the atmosphere of a bustling market, complete with live music!
Great pizza at a fair price!
99 residents recomanen
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin Ave
99 residents recomanen
Great pizza at a fair price!
Best desserts in St. Paul!
70 residents recomanen
Cafe Latte
850 Grand Ave
70 residents recomanen
Best 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 residents recomanen
Sweeney's Saloon
96 Dale St N
16 residents recomanen
Looking 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 residents recomanen
Louis Ristorante & Bar
211 7th St W
7 residents recomanen
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!
Acclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes. Food and fun!
30 residents recomanen
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave N
30 residents recomanen
Acclaimed, 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 residents recomanen
Butcher & The Boar
901 Hennepin Ave
49 residents recomanen
This 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 residents recomanen
Fat Lorenzos
5600 Cedar Ave
37 residents recomanen
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!
Punch Pizza serves classic neapolitan pizza at an affordable price.
29 residents recomanen
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand Ave
29 residents recomanen
Punch 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 residents recomanen
Red Cow
393 Selby Ave
40 residents recomanen
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.
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating. Good food, good atmosphere!
47 residents recomanen
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby Ave
47 residents recomanen
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating. Good food, good atmosphere!
Two steps from our apartment. Some of the best food in St. Paul!
28 residents recomanen
J. Selby's
169 Victoria St
28 residents recomanen
Two 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 residents recomanen
Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave N
40 residents recomanen
Great coffee, amazing atmosphere. This is the go-to spot for your cup of Joe.
36 residents recomanen
Mercat Keg i Case
928 7th St W
36 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

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 residents recomanen
Catedral de Sant Pau
239 Selby Ave
95 residents recomanen
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!
Summit Avenue is lined with the most historic Mansions and homes in Minnesota, including the Governors Mansion!
35 residents recomanen
Summit Avenue
Summit Avenue
35 residents recomanen
Summit 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 residents recomanen
Pont de la Pedra Arc
100 Portland Ave
250 residents recomanen
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!
71 residents recomanen
Casa James J. Hill
240 Summit Avenue
71 residents recomanen
217 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciutat del Molí
704 S 2nd St
217 residents recomanen
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette Ave
33 residents recomanen

Drinks & 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 residents recomanen
Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St W
40 residents recomanen
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).
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 residents recomanen
W. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby Ave
62 residents recomanen
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.
Uptown has something for everyone! Shopping, night life, restaurants all within walking distance to the shores of beautiful Lake Calhoun!
108 residents recomanen
Uptown
108 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar Ave
178 residents recomanen
Circa-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 residents recomanen
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal Cir
15 residents recomanen
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!
Small craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events in Minneapolis.
115 residents recomanen
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd St
115 residents recomanen
Small 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 residents recomanen
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NE
69 residents recomanen
This 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 residents recomanen
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
189 residents recomanen
Bustling 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 residents recomanen
Tin Whiskers Brewing Company
125 9th Street East
17 residents recomanen
Taproom 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 residents recomanen
Fulton Brewing Taproom
414 N 6th Ave
41 residents recomanen
House beers are poured in the industrial warehouse setting of this microbrewery with communal seats.
189 residents recomanen
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
189 residents recomanen
8 residents recomanen
Dual Citizen Brewing Company
725 Raymond Ave
8 residents recomanen
93 residents recomanen
Up-Down Minneapolis
3012 Lyndale Ave S
93 residents recomanen
19 residents recomanen
Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave E
19 residents recomanen
47 residents recomanen
Turf Club
1601 University Ave W
47 residents recomanen
Mansion at Uptown
2901 Hennepin Ave
14 residents recomanen
The Pourhouse Uptown
2923 Girard Ave S
14 residents recomanen
88 residents recomanen
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave N
88 residents recomanen
21 residents recomanen
BlackStack Brewing
755 Prior Ave N
21 residents recomanen

Arts & Culture

Take in a show at the historic Fitzgerald Theater! Home to A Prairie Home Companion radio show.
24 residents recomanen
Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange St
24 residents recomanen
Take in a show at the historic Fitzgerald Theater! Home to A Prairie Home Companion radio show.
524 residents recomanen
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
524 residents recomanen
376 residents recomanen
Teatre Guthrie
818 S 2nd St
376 residents recomanen
The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis.
606 residents recomanen
Centre d'Art Walker
725 Vineland Pl
606 residents recomanen
The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis.
524 residents recomanen
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
524 residents recomanen

Shopping

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 residents recomanen
Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue
40 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Mall of America
60 East Broadway
476 residents recomanen
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.

Entertainment & Activities

The Highland movie theater is a historic and neighborhood staple. Check out a show and enjoy some popcorn at the Highland!
11 residents recomanen
Mann Theatres
760 Cleveland Ave S
11 residents recomanen
The 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 residents recomanen
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St S
30 residents recomanen
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!
Como Park & Zoo is free/takes optional donations for entry. Great variety of local and exotic animals as well as a beautiful arboretum.
278 residents recomanen
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 residents recomanen
Como Park & Zoo is free/takes optional donations for entry. Great variety of local and exotic animals as well as a beautiful arboretum.
SKOL Vikings!
246 residents recomanen
Estadi del Banc dels EUA
401 Chicago Ave
246 residents recomanen
SKOL 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 residents recomanen
TCF Bank Stadium
71 residents recomanen
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!
97 residents recomanen
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street West
97 residents recomanen
476 residents recomanen
Mall of America
60 East Broadway
476 residents recomanen
Take in a MN Wild game or possibly even the prestigious MN state high school hockey tournament!
132 residents recomanen
Centre Xcel Energy
199 W Kellogg Blvd
132 residents recomanen
Take 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 residents recomanen
Cascades de Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha Dr
613 residents recomanen
Enjoy 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 residents recomanen
Parc Rice
109 W 4th St
43 residents recomanen
Take 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 residents recomanen
Parc estatal d'Afton
6959 Peller Ave S
21 residents recomanen
Gorgeous 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 residents recomanen
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55
39 residents recomanen
Fort Snelling State Park is a gem hidden inside the city! We once counted as many as 30 deer on a hike there.
138 residents recomanen
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy
138 residents recomanen
375 residents recomanen
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska Parkway
375 residents recomanen
185 residents recomanen
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy
185 residents recomanen
182 residents recomanen
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy E
182 residents recomanen