Lake Nokomis Neighborhood Getaway Guidebook
Food scene
Great breakfast and lunch spot for delicious food and quaint atmosphere. Within walking distance of our home.
34 residents recomanen
Hot Plate
5204 Bloomington AveGreat breakfast and lunch spot for delicious food and quaint atmosphere. Within walking distance of our home.
This is a fun little place to relax after a walk around the lake, to just enjoy a snack and some people watching, to listen so some live music when playing and to just enjoy the beautiful lake and surrounding area.
23 residents recomanen
Sandcastle
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyThis is a fun little place to relax after a walk around the lake, to just enjoy a snack and some people watching, to listen so some live music when playing and to just enjoy the beautiful lake and surrounding area.
Home to the famous “Juicy Lucy” this is a must try. A hole in the wall, no frills local bar joint, Matt’s Bar is “no cards, no ice” and well worth it! A must try!!
178 residents recomanen
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveHome to the famous “Juicy Lucy” this is a must try. A hole in the wall, no frills local bar joint, Matt’s Bar is “no cards, no ice” and well worth it! A must try!!
Fun atmosphere to enjoy pizza. hoagies, pasta, soup or a variety of other food items and gather with friends or have a family meal. TVs for watching sports, but also a great patio and live music. A fun place to check out.
24 residents recomanen
Minneapolis Carbone's Pizza & Pub
4705 Cedar Ave SFun atmosphere to enjoy pizza. hoagies, pasta, soup or a variety of other food items and gather with friends or have a family meal. TVs for watching sports, but also a great patio and live music. A fun place to check out.
An unbelievable experience is what you will find at Manny's. Their steaks are second to none. Check to see if you need reservations in advance.
50 residents recomanen
Manny's Steakhouse
825 S Marquette AveAn unbelievable experience is what you will find at Manny's. Their steaks are second to none. Check to see if you need reservations in advance.
A meal we will never turn down. The menu is amazing. We love this place and one of us is a "non-seafood" fan. We highly recommend it.
21 residents recomanen
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
50 South 6th StA meal we will never turn down. The menu is amazing. We love this place and one of us is a "non-seafood" fan. We highly recommend it.
Other
Lake Nokomis offers something for everybody! Swimming, fishing, food (see separate link), walking and biking trails, picnic areas and rentals for a variety of equipment (see separate link).
138 residents recomanen
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyLake Nokomis offers something for everybody! Swimming, fishing, food (see separate link), walking and biking trails, picnic areas and rentals for a variety of equipment (see separate link).
Visiting in the winter? A local ski hill about 20 minutes south. Rather go tubing or snowboarding? Not to worry ... they have both!
24 residents recomanen
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill RdVisiting in the winter? A local ski hill about 20 minutes south. Rather go tubing or snowboarding? Not to worry ... they have both!
For art enthusiasts a great place to check out (as well as many other art museums through the city)
606 residents recomanen
Centre d'Art Walker
725 Vineland PlFor art enthusiasts a great place to check out (as well as many other art museums through the city)
Another skil hill for those visiting in the winter. This is a little further away but also worth the trip. Snowboarding is also available here.
32 residents recomanen
Afton Alps
6600 Peller Ave SAnother skil hill for those visiting in the winter. This is a little further away but also worth the trip. Snowboarding is also available here.
Great plays / musicals! Catch a show while in town - you won't regret seeing this talent.
35 residents recomanen
Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave SGreat plays / musicals! Catch a show while in town - you won't regret seeing this talent.
Shopping
A less than 10 minute drive from our home, this is an experience beyond shopping. With over 500 stores, this mall also features an amusement park, dining, mini golf, an aquarium, a mirror maze, bowling, live comedy, an escape room, and much much more.
476 residents recomanen
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayA less than 10 minute drive from our home, this is an experience beyond shopping. With over 500 stores, this mall also features an amusement park, dining, mini golf, an aquarium, a mirror maze, bowling, live comedy, an escape room, and much much more.
City/town information
Looking for a day trip outside of the City? Experience the natural beauty of the St. Croix River, bluffs, and historic architecture while cruising on a boat, taking a trolley tour, or exploring on foot or by bike. Discover the 100+ independently owned shops and restaurants along historic Main Street or try any of the City’s 50 group experience ideas from candle making to golf to kayaking or spas. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall you’ll find fun festivals, live music, and culinary classes in a photographer' s dream destination.
94 residents recomanen
Stillwater
Looking for a day trip outside of the City? Experience the natural beauty of the St. Croix River, bluffs, and historic architecture while cruising on a boat, taking a trolley tour, or exploring on foot or by bike. Discover the 100+ independently owned shops and restaurants along historic Main Street or try any of the City’s 50 group experience ideas from candle making to golf to kayaking or spas. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall you’ll find fun festivals, live music, and culinary classes in a photographer' s dream destination.
Minneapolis offers great culture, great food and an abundance of things to do for couples and families alike. Theatres (adult and childrens), museums, parks and trails, lakes and swimming areas, bars, clubs, breweries and restaurants, snow hills and fishing holes, live music, movie theatres, live sports, lawn bowling, parks ... your options do not end. Find yourself here during the colder months and even experience a skyway system throughout the downtown area. We welcome you and hope you enjoy your stay!
53 residents recomanen
Minneapolis
Minneapolis offers great culture, great food and an abundance of things to do for couples and families alike. Theatres (adult and childrens), museums, parks and trails, lakes and swimming areas, bars, clubs, breweries and restaurants, snow hills and fishing holes, live music, movie theatres, live sports, lawn bowling, parks ... your options do not end. Find yourself here during the colder months and even experience a skyway system throughout the downtown area. We welcome you and hope you enjoy your stay!
Sightseeing
One of the more unique areas of Minneapolis is the Sculpture Garden ... capture some great areas and get some exercise at the same time.
251 residents recomanen
Jardí de l'Escultura de Minneapolis
725 Vineland PlOne of the more unique areas of Minneapolis is the Sculpture Garden ... capture some great areas and get some exercise at the same time.
4825 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Just minutes away, the 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks. Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks
613 residents recomanen
Cascades de Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha Dr4825 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Just minutes away, the 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks. Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks
Bars / Breweries (Family friendly marked with asterisk)
*Fun place - great patio, great drinks! They have a food menu as well - https://www.psychosuzis.com/food/
125 residents recomanen
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NE*Fun place - great patio, great drinks! They have a food menu as well - https://www.psychosuzis.com/food/
*This is a GREAT brewery. Two floors inside that are usually packed. Downstairs is a restaurant and upstairs is a separate pizza joint. Both serve Surly beer. Upstairs has outdoor seating overlooking the outdoor area below which has a lot more seating. Check out their website for events and live music.
189 residents recomanen
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast*This is a GREAT brewery. Two floors inside that are usually packed. Downstairs is a restaurant and upstairs is a separate pizza joint. Both serve Surly beer. Upstairs has outdoor seating overlooking the outdoor area below which has a lot more seating. Check out their website for events and live music.