Clark and Elise's Recommendations
Sightseeing
Our alma matter. Walkable, bikeable, trainable. We are the perfect distance in that we're close but our neighborhood avoids the parties, etc.
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University of Minnesota
Our alma matter. Walkable, bikeable, trainable. We are the perfect distance in that we're close but our neighborhood avoids the parties, etc.
Access to the Grand Rounds Trail at the East Mississippi River Parkway is 1.5 miles from our place and is a community treasure.
1306 E River Pkwy
1306 East River ParkwayAccess to the Grand Rounds Trail at the East Mississippi River Parkway is 1.5 miles from our place and is a community treasure.
Biking is a great way to see Minneapolis. Nice Ride offers hourly bike rentals. Available April-October
830 Curfew St
830 Curfew StreetBiking is a great way to see Minneapolis. Nice Ride offers hourly bike rentals. Available April-October
55 Malcolm Ave SE
55 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastDistintive water tower in the neighborhood with a great view of the city.
266 Bedford St SE
266 Bedford Street SoutheastPrivate residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
TCF Bank Stadium
Huntington Bank Stadium is home to Gopher football.
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveHome of the Vikings
Food Scene
Delicious. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Sustainably sourced and welcoming. Highly recommended.
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Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th StreetDelicious. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Sustainably sourced and welcoming. Highly recommended.
A great breakfast spot. Comfy booths, huge pancakes and good coffee. A great spot to walk to early on a weekend morning.
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Keys Cafe & Bakery
767 Raymond AveA great breakfast spot. Comfy booths, huge pancakes and good coffee. A great spot to walk to early on a weekend morning.
Great beer and great food. We love to meet friends and all grab a beer in their yard.
520 Malcolm Ave SE
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastGreat beer and great food. We love to meet friends and all grab a beer in their yard.
Egg and I
2828 Lyndale Ave SWalkable restaurant. Great for breakfast.
Workhorse Coffee Bar
2399 University Ave WGreat coffee shop with breakfast and lunch items.
Colossal Cafe
2315 Como AveGreat breakfast spot. Try the Apple and Brie Flapjacks
The Naughty Greek
181 Snelling Ave NDelicious. Fun spot for lunch. Walkable from the duplex.
The Market At Malcolm Yards
501 30th Avenue SoutheastFood hall
Drinks & Nightlife
Our St. Paul Microbrewery of choice. Great brews and a good place to have a bite too.
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Urban Growler Brewing Company
2325 Endicott StOur St. Paul Microbrewery of choice. Great brews and a good place to have a bite too.
A nice small brewery located within a converted grain bin. Very cool building.
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Bang Brewing
2320 Capp RdA nice small brewery located within a converted grain bin. Very cool building.
Insight Brewing
2821 E Hennepin AveGreat local brewery
Nice local brewery.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Friday-Saturday Noon to Midnight
Sunday Noon to 10:00 pm
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Lake Monster Brewing Company
550 Vandalia StNice local brewery.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Friday-Saturday Noon to Midnight
Sunday Noon to 10:00 pm
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastGreat destination brewery with amazing food.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful building in which to see some great art. Definitely worth a visit.
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Weisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwyA beautiful building in which to see some great art. Definitely worth a visit.
Top notch performances in a great space. And, such beautiful addition to the Mississippi waterfront!
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I-Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StTop notch performances in a great space. And, such beautiful addition to the Mississippi waterfront!
Essentials
Seward Community Co-op
2823 E Franklin AveVery nice local co-op
Cub Foods
1201 Larpenteur Ave WClosest "big-box" grocery store
Our closest grocery store. Well stocked and convenient.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
24 30th Ave SEOur closest grocery store. Well stocked and convenient.
Sharrett's Liquor Store
2389 University Ave WClosest liquor store. Decent selection.
Nice, nearby liquor store. Wide selection. Across the street from Seward Co-op grocery.
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Zipps Liquors
2618 E Franklin AveNice, nearby liquor store. Wide selection. Across the street from Seward Co-op grocery.
Closest hospital. Emergency and urgent care available.
University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Hospital
500 SE Harvard StClosest hospital. Emergency and urgent care available.
Shopping
Target
900 Nicollet MallJust in case you forget anything. Target has just about everything.
Parks & Nature
2 blocks away, this little park has a nice playground but also some freeway noise. A good spot for a quick trip outside.
Chergosky Park
201 Seymour Ave SE2 blocks away, this little park has a nice playground but also some freeway noise. A good spot for a quick trip outside.
A nice little park within bikeable distance. It has a playground, basketball and tennis courts.
Desnoyer Park
525 Pelham BlvdA nice little park within bikeable distance. It has a playground, basketball and tennis courts.
Follow Franklin Avenue West and you'll meet with the Mississippi. There is a wonderful trail for biking and walking that runs for miles.
North Mississippi River Boulevard
North Mississippi River BoulevardFollow Franklin Avenue West and you'll meet with the Mississippi. There is a wonderful trail for biking and walking that runs for miles.