Helen's Guidebook
Breweries
A great Latino-owned brewery with onsite food truck serving huge quesadillas. Vegetarian and vegan options!
La Doña Cervecería
241 Fremont Ave NLa Reyna IPA and the jackfruit quesadilla
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
2506 Central Ave NEGreat selection of sour beers
One of the first and best craft breweries. Try the cask ales!
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Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveOne of the first and best craft breweries. Try the cask ales!
Awesome local ciders! Try the hop a wheelie- a hoppy cider!
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Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NEAwesome local ciders! Try the hop a wheelie- a hoppy cider!
If you make it over to Saint Paul, make this one of the stops! Located in the old Hamm’s brewery near Swede’s Hallow walking path, it’s a great visit! Can bring food in.
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Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave EIf you make it over to Saint Paul, make this one of the stops! Located in the old Hamm’s brewery near Swede’s Hallow walking path, it’s a great visit! Can bring food in.
Neighborhoods
Full of art galleries such as the Casket Arts Building and the Northrup King Building full of studios with art for sale as well as delicious beer (Fair State and Indeed are standout breweries) and international cuisine (Maya tacos, Sen Yai Sen Lek Thai, and Chimborazo Ecuadorian for example), Northeast is a great destination a quick bike ride over the river from the house.
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Northeast Minneapolis Arts District
Full of art galleries such as the Casket Arts Building and the Northrup King Building full of studios with art for sale as well as delicious beer (Fair State and Indeed are standout breweries) and international cuisine (Maya tacos, Sen Yai Sen Lek Thai, and Chimborazo Ecuadorian for example), Northeast is a great destination a quick bike ride over the river from the house.
Hip neighborhood with casual bars and restaurants such as the Freehouse, Bar La Grasa, crisp and green, and Tullibee. Closer to the river are some of Minneapolis’s best and less casual restaurants: Spoon and Stable, the Bachelor Farmer (and its speakeasy Marvel Bar), and Kado no Mise. Call ahead for reservations!
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North Loop
Hip neighborhood with casual bars and restaurants such as the Freehouse, Bar La Grasa, crisp and green, and Tullibee. Closer to the river are some of Minneapolis’s best and less casual restaurants: Spoon and Stable, the Bachelor Farmer (and its speakeasy Marvel Bar), and Kado no Mise. Call ahead for reservations!
Food scene
Breaking Bread Café & Catering
1210 W Broadway AveBBQ, shrimp and grits, kale salad.
Conveniently located in the hip North Loop close to the house, the Freehouse is a brewpub with great food and local and in house brews. Family friendly!
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The Freehouse
701 N Washington AveConveniently located in the hip North Loop close to the house, the Freehouse is a brewpub with great food and local and in house brews. Family friendly!
Hai Hai
2121 University Ave NEAwesome Asian fusion and cocktails
Zen Box Izakaya
602 S Washington AveAwesome ramen!
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveEpic arepas and cocktails
The best meal you will ever have. Very expensive but very worth it. Plan ahead!
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Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave NThe best meal you will ever have. Very expensive but very worth it. Plan ahead!
Pig Ate My Pizza Kitchen + Brewery
4124 W Broadway AveAmazing creative pizza! Family friendly.
Our favorite Thai delivery! Try the beef jerky with sticky rice app.
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Khao Hom Thai Restaurant Minneapolis
2411 Central Ave NEOur favorite Thai delivery! Try the beef jerky with sticky rice app.
Pair of Dice Pizza
2715 W Broadway AveGreat for a night in! Rib tips and party cut pizza!
Sightseeing
A beautiful walk over the Mississippi with views of the falls and downtown. A can’t-miss! Easy bike ride or drive from the house!
We love to bike or walk up and down the river here.
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North Mississippi Regional Park
5116 N Mississippi DrWe love to bike or walk up and down the river here.
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveIt’s free to visit the cantilevered viewing platform or see an awesome play 7 days a week. Quick drive or bike ride from the house.
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I-Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StIt’s free to visit the cantilevered viewing platform or see an awesome play 7 days a week. Quick drive or bike ride from the house.
The northern portion of the chain of lakes, you can take Theo wirth parkway south from the house on bike or far. Features several beaches (our favorite is the one on the south end). Rent canoes or kayaks at Bde Maka ska and your can navigate all the way to cedar lake and back!
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Cedar Lake Point Beach
Cedar Lake ParkwayThe northern portion of the chain of lakes, you can take Theo wirth parkway south from the house on bike or far. Features several beaches (our favorite is the one on the south end). Rent canoes or kayaks at Bde Maka ska and your can navigate all the way to cedar lake and back!
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayRent canoes and kayaks here
Beautiful park and waterfall, great fish tacos nearby, also has a dog park!
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBeautiful park and waterfall, great fish tacos nearby, also has a dog park!