Guidebook for Minneapolis

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Guidebook for Minneapolis

Food Scene

Fast, delicious African food with indoor and outdoor seating. Walking distance from Royal Blue!
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Afro Deli & Grill: Minneapolis
720 Washington Ave SE
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Fast, delicious African food with indoor and outdoor seating. Walking distance from Royal Blue!
The oldest operating cooperative restaurant in the United States! 40+ years of good, inexpensive food and a laid-back atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, tea & coffee. Counter service (not table). Walking distance from Royal Blue!
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Seward Cafe
2129 E Franklin Ave
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The oldest operating cooperative restaurant in the United States! 40+ years of good, inexpensive food and a laid-back atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, tea & coffee. Counter service (not table). Walking distance from Royal Blue!
Punk/hippie style cafe/eatery. Vegetarian food, strong coffee! Cash only. Sometimes the music is a little loud, but it's a fun place to see some of the gritty local scene. Open late, and within walking distance from Royal Blue!
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HardTimes Cafe
1821 Riverside Ave
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Punk/hippie style cafe/eatery. Vegetarian food, strong coffee! Cash only. Sometimes the music is a little loud, but it's a fun place to see some of the gritty local scene. Open late, and within walking distance from Royal Blue!
Great specialty pizza. Within walking distance from Royal Blue. Open late.
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Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin Ave
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Great specialty pizza. Within walking distance from Royal Blue. Open late.

Sightseeing

Beautiful restored bridge with stunning views of the Mississippi River, downtown and St. Anthony Main.
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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Ave
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Beautiful restored bridge with stunning views of the Mississippi River, downtown and St. Anthony Main.

Arts & Culture

History of Gold Medal Flour and early Minneapolis life. Views of the river. Near the Stone Arch Bridge and the Guthrie Theater.
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I-Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St
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History of Gold Medal Flour and early Minneapolis life. Views of the river. Near the Stone Arch Bridge and the Guthrie Theater.
Free, wonderful art museum well-worth the visit!
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
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Free, wonderful art museum well-worth the visit!
Modern art is always inspiring!
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I-Center ye-Art ye-Walker
725 Vineland Pl
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Modern art is always inspiring!
The Guthrie has great views of the Mississippi that you can see for free. Just enter and ask where the golden-yellow windowed room/floor is. Also, check out the Endless Bridge. Both of these floors have great views of the city and are located within the Guthrie Theater. And of course, there are the wonderful performances put on by the Guthrie too!
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I-Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St
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The Guthrie has great views of the Mississippi that you can see for free. Just enter and ask where the golden-yellow windowed room/floor is. Also, check out the Endless Bridge. Both of these floors have great views of the city and are located within the Guthrie Theater. And of course, there are the wonderful performances put on by the Guthrie too!

Essentials

Organic foods, body products, your typical friendly co-op.
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Seward Community Co-op
2823 E Franklin Ave
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Organic foods, body products, your typical friendly co-op.
Traditional large supermarket.
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Cub Foods
1104 Lagoon Ave
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Traditional large supermarket.

Shopping

Huge Asian market with deli.
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United Noodles
2015 E 24th St
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Huge Asian market with deli.

Parks & Nature

Urban sanctuary. Small lake with wildlife, city kids playing in the playgrounds, walkway all the way around the small lake. Trees, fields, sunshine. Picnics!
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Powderhorn Park
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Urban sanctuary. Small lake with wildlife, city kids playing in the playgrounds, walkway all the way around the small lake. Trees, fields, sunshine. Picnics!
Big waterfall, located on the Light Rail (LRT), large area to explore, and eat at SeaSalt seafood restaurant when you get hungry. Seasonal hours.
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha Dr
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Big waterfall, located on the Light Rail (LRT), large area to explore, and eat at SeaSalt seafood restaurant when you get hungry. Seasonal hours.
Lake Calhoun is part of the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis. Lake Calhoun has biking and walking paths all around it, beautiful houses, nature, and urban surroundings. On beautiful days many people bike and walk, so people-watching is great. Close to Uptown where many trendy boutiques, restaurants, bars and shopping are located.
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Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska Parkway
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Lake Calhoun is part of the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis. Lake Calhoun has biking and walking paths all around it, beautiful houses, nature, and urban surroundings. On beautiful days many people bike and walk, so people-watching is great. Close to Uptown where many trendy boutiques, restaurants, bars and shopping are located.

Drinks & Nightlife

Republic has lots of outdoor and indoor seating, perfect for nice drinks and good quality bar food. Beautiful stained glass windows inside. Many beers (including local) to choose from. Busy corner, fun place to people watch, walking distance to Royal Blue.
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Republic
221 Cedar Ave
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Republic has lots of outdoor and indoor seating, perfect for nice drinks and good quality bar food. Beautiful stained glass windows inside. Many beers (including local) to choose from. Busy corner, fun place to people watch, walking distance to Royal Blue.
There is usually some live music at the Viking, and it's very close - walking distance to Royal Blue. Outdoor seating.
Viking Bar - Closed
1829 Riverside Ave
There is usually some live music at the Viking, and it's very close - walking distance to Royal Blue. Outdoor seating.
Triple Rock hosts many popular bands. They have a full bar as well, and bar food. Walking distance to Royal Blue.
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Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar Ave
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Triple Rock hosts many popular bands. They have a full bar as well, and bar food. Walking distance to Royal Blue.