Minneapolis Vacation & Tourism Guide
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Minneapolis, along with its sister city St. Paul, make up the largest metro area in Minnesota. Minneapolis and St. Paul might be called twins, but they are certainly not identical. Minneapolis claims the greater number of attractions and businesses, while St. Paul functions as the state capital. Founded 20 years and 10 miles apart, the cities have been friendly rivals, but over the years they have shared equally in the riches the region has to offer. There's a lot to enjoy for every traveler, whether on business or pleasure, to Minneapolis.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Cambria Suites
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 42 reviews from 4 sources
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" He hooked us up with a great room, was willing to help out with some extra needs, and all in all went the extra mile to make sure we had a great experience there." — source Travelocity
"This is a great hotel for the business traveler - very nice rooms with desk and computer hook up, great work out room, very clean and neat." — source Priceline
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1. Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Affectionately known as the MIA, this museum is home to an exceptional gallery Impressionist paintings and an exquisite ... more
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2. Gay 90's
With eight bars, two restaurants, a drag lounge, male strip show, leather only bar and three huge dance floors all under the same roof, it is no wonder this is considered the megamall of ... more
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3. Rock Bottom Brewery
Conveniently located in the theatre district of Minneapolis, this is a good place to go for drinks before the show and an even better ... more
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4. Ground Zero and the Front
The area of Minneapolis known as Nordeast has been gaining a reputation for a hopping nightlife in ... more
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5. Campiello
Uptown's snazziest restaurant is yet another feather in the cap of the D'Amico culinary empire. The animated, noisy dining room is flanked ... more
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6. First Avenue
This joint rules the Twin City music scene. As a converted bus depot, the large two-story room offers excellent acoustics and sight ... more
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7. Williams Uptown Pub & Peanut Bar
This pub is in the Uptown area of Minneapolis and is a little sportier than its artsy neighbors. ... more
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8. Cafe Lurcat & Bar Lurcat
The Cafe Lurcat is a trendy restaurant with a titillating menu of cold appetizers (mussels, ... more
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9. Gluek's Bar & Restaurant
Built in 1902, this club had to literally rise from the ashes after a 1989 fire. It has come back strong and has been restored to its turn-of-the-century charm. Located ... more
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10. Bar Abilene
This restaurant puts the cosmopolitan into the west. Head here for an upscale repast in a relaxed atmosphere, where the service is excellent and the food is ... more
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1. Manny's Steakhouse
... :Businessmen and groups chat loudly at tables and booths of this buzzing Hyatt steakhouse. Servers push meat-loaded carts over bare wood floors. The manic energy creates a camaraderie in the unadorned dining room. The shrim... more
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2. Nicollet Island Inn Restaurant
Built in 1893, as the Island Sash and Door Company. Located on Nicollet Island 1 mile from downtown. All 24 rooms include complementary ... more
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3. Chino Latino
This joint in artsy Uptown is usually wall-to-wall people, noisy and busy. Chino Latino is about dressing well, being current and making the scene. Look for the sparkly ... more
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4. Zelo
... soar overhead, while stylishly dressed diners occupy intimate banquettes. The decor is almost theatrical--dark, sumptuous fabrics, murky lighting, gold accents. The elegant bar area, just past the dining room, stays busy fr... more
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5. Capital Grille
... invite you to join us at The Capital Grille. Whether you're celebrating a special anniversary or just stopping by on any old Wednesday, expect to be wined and dined. Our dry aged steaks have earned high praise from the nati... more
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6. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis
This luxurious restaurant is by far the finest seafood eatery in the Twin Cities, and the most expensive. ... more
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7. Fuji Ya Restaurant
With a reputation of serving the best sushi in town since the 1950's, Fuji Ya has become an ... more
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8. Ichiban Japanese Steak House
... waitresses offering oshibori (traditional hot, moist towels) to the flying bowls of rice, Ichiban is pure theater. Seated in a horseshoe formation around a huge griddle, you and nine other diners ooh and ahh as the chef dem... more
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9. Vincent: A restaurant
... (dark wood, white linens) graces this downtown space, located on Nicollet Mall across from Orchestra Hall. Beautiful people pack the place for dinner, often creating lags in service. But at lunchtime, the place is sunny and... more
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10. NBA City
... second restaurant was opened in February of 2006 in the Target Center Arena home of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The restaurants menu features a delicious mix of fresh and high-quality American cuis... more
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