A Carl’s Guide to the Twin Cities
Homepage Map
Your browser has javascript disabled and/or it does not support Google maps
The following information would have been displayed on a map:
-
Mall of America44.85489529604183, -93.24234008789062
-
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 5510844.98204229951465, -93.17333221435547 -
First Avenue
The epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis, with two separate performance spaces in one building: The Mainroom, a 1550-person capacity music venue, and The 7th St Entry, a 250-capacity venue.
44.978278126139514, -93.27615737915039 -
Turf Club
This no-frills bar & lounge has been hosting live nightly rock performances since the '40s.
44.9560052, -93.1679649 -
Cedar Cultural Center
An all-ages venue known for presenting a wide variety of global roots, folk, indie, experimental, bluegrass, Americana and blues artists.
44.96942830977235, -93.24766159057617 -
Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie is the premier classical repertory theater of the Twin Cities. Founded in 1963, it helped launch the American regional theater movement. The center's striking architecture and views of both the city and the Mississippi River are worth a visit.
44.97815669707747, -93.2559871673584 -
Jungle Theater
The Jungle is a 150-seat performing arts venue for theatrical & musical productions located in the vibrant LynLake neighborhood.
44.94884303167197, -93.28775525093079 -
Chino Latino
Sleek Uptown Minneapolis space with a global menu, highlighting spicy street eats from tropical regions.
44.948641811431536, -93.29843044281006 -
Dakota Jazz Club
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
We saw the Huntertones here and it was amazing! There's a great atmosphere and you can sit very close to the stage. The restaurant is pricey so it's best to eat before and just order a drink. Most tickets $25-$35.
44.973663641003014, -93.27530980110168 -
A Slice of New York
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
We aren't from NYC so we can't comment on this little restaurant's authenticity, but we had some darn good pizza and calzones here!
44.95894869550786, -93.27762722969055 -
Foshay Tower
🚴🚴🚴🚴
The oldest skyscraper in Minneapolis -- $10 gets you a ticket to a tiny museum and an observation deck with an 360-degree view of downtown. Pro tip: there's an indoor courtyard at the base of the tower with comfy chairs and free board games.
44.97446622391634, -93.27152192919652 -
Bryant Lake Bowl
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
An awesome old bowling alley/restaurant. Perfect for late-night fun and snacks! Bowling $5/game ($2 Sunday evenings).
44.948508929753956, -93.29014241695404 -
Tilia
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
Delicious food and a cozy atmosphere, this would be good for date night (; It's a bit pricy (entrees $15-$25) so we split some tasty appetizers and salads.
44.92464218956504, -93.31413745880127 -
Linden Hills
This quite, well-off neighborhood is like a combination of Northfield and Minneapolis -- we walked around and checked out the little shops (go through the little purple door at the Wild Rumpus book store).
44.92457002368018, -93.31372439861298 -
Lake Harriet Bandshell
🚴🚴🚴🚴
Free concerts when the weather in nice! Plus, there's a bird sanctuary (:
44.92816681296335, -93.30774307250977 -
Lake Bde Maka Ska
🚴🚴🚴🚴
A bigger lake with several grassy parks and a couple beaches.
44.94029403723133, -93.31144407922682 -
Lake of the Isles
🚴🚴🚴🚴
Go mansion shopping! Bike/walk around the lake and check out some really really nice houses.
44.95167902304322, -93.30774307250977 -
Eat Street Social
🚴🚴🚴🚴
A fun brunch place with classic American food and outdoor seating. Around $15
44.955672711677494, -93.2784104347229 -
Gay 90's
🚴🚴🚴🚴
A fun club for dancing that has 18+ nights
44.980403093098516, -93.27186584472656 -
44.95309127169915, -93.2777452468872
-
Milk Jam
🚴🚴🚴🚴
Their donut ice cream sandwich is something you should try at least once in your lifetime. Also they have vegan ice cream. Around $5
44.95239274444937, -93.28780889511108 -
Christo's Greek
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
A great place for sharing delicious Greek food with friends! $10-$15 per shared plate, more for some entrees.
44.95433645136219, -93.27816367149353 -
Izzy's Ice Cream
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
A quite popular ice cream spot, and for good reason! Take your ice cream to the top of the hill in the park next door for a great view. Our fav flavor: graham cracker. $5-$10.
44.97654014819066, -93.2518458366394 -
Hazel's Northeast
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
A delicious delicious delicious brunch place! Our favorites: falafel and curry chicken sandwich. Entrees $10-$15.
45.020337814368546, -93.23688983917236 -
Stone Bridge
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
The most beautiful bridge in the city, connecting NE Minneapolis to the Gurthrie Theater area. Perfect for a stroll or bike ride when the weather is nice.
44.980828077039924, -93.25349807739258 -
Brave New Workshop Comedy
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
The Twin Cities’ oldest comedy club, and still one of the best. Student tickets are only $10! We went to a skit comedy show and it was fantastic!
44.976820960422884, -93.27672600746155 -
Northrup King Building
🚴🚴🚴🚴
Every first Thursday the artists in this building open up their studios to the public. It's a nice place to wander around and check out some great artwork (and do Christmas shopping (: )
45.00326806515269, -93.25015604496002 -
Chimborazo
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
A wonderful Ecuadorian restaurant (Erik's favorite place in the cities). Come here for llapingachos (soft potato pancakes filled with cheese), empanadas, yuca fries, and sopa de bolas de verde (a savory soup with plantain balls filled with meat and vegetables). Entrees $10-13.
45.020261976924715, -93.2471251487732 -
Mojo Coffee Gallery45.01034157341625, -93.2684326171875
-
Dinkytown Bike Bridge
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
The Stone Arch Bridge gets all the credit, but this bridge is also a beautiful place to watch the sunset and a nice way to get from Dinkytown to the Guthrie/waterfront/downtown area.
44.97793775135893, -93.24078516201928 -
East River Flats Park and Bikepath
🚴🚴🚴🚴
A grassy riverside park with picnic tables. We biked here on the bike trail --- it's beautiful, but be prepared to bike up a really big hill to get back to Dinkytown.
44.97035434080743, -93.23508739471436 -
Annie's Parlour
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
A Dinkytown classic, Annie's has huge milkshakes and delicious fries and onion rings. We also loved sitting outside on their second-floor patio.
44.97999328417162, -93.23656797409058 -
Little India Global Market
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
Imagine Econo Foods but packed with an exciting variety of international flavors. Our favorites are roasted coconut water and chili dried mango.
45.00717851468429, -93.24692130088806 -
Hennepin County Library
🚴🚴🚴🚴
We spent a lovely rainy morning here. The walls are all glass, providing for some great people watching and views of the city. Erik docked this site a bike because he had some trouble finding an unoccupied bathroom.
44.980281668536655, -93.27006340026855 -
Bachelor Farmer Cafe
1 bike.
If you want to feel really hipster and spend a little more money for fancy coffee and pastries this is the place for you. Pro tip: they hide the lunch menus in a small basket by the register.
44.98571516595048, -93.268883228302 -
Can Can Wonderland
An old warehouse converted into a weird world of fun. You'll find an arcade, fun eats and treats, live shows, karaoke, and the coolest mini golf course we've ever seen! Chris and Emma also learned how to tap dance here! Mini golf is $14/person.
44.96408436321282, -93.18313837051392 -
On's Kitchen Thai Cuisine
Awarded best restaurant in the cities in 2017 and WE AGREE. So many choices, so delicious. Most main plates under $15.
44.955919460889135, -93.16846132278442 -
Minneapolis Farmers Market
🚴🚴🚴🚴
It says open every day but we went on a Tuesday and there were 3 stalls.. though we still got some tasty fruits and Wisconsin cheese! Go on a weekend and it will be great.
44.98122270216484, -93.28667163848877 -
Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden
🚴🚴🚴🚴
The Walker has a pretty big sculpture garden that you can walk around for free! $10 student admission to the museum.
44.969564938242314, -93.28980445861816 -
Trapped Puzzle Room
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
We did their North Loop puzzle room and it was so fun. They also have rooms in Uptown and St. Paul. Around $25/person.
44.989824056600895, -93.27520598801243 -
IDS Center Crystal Court
🚴🚴🚴🚴
This is a kinda fancy shopping center downtown -- we got Yogurt Lab froyo inside then sat in the fancy "crystal" courtyard and played games.
44.975788778969104, -93.27210187911987 -
Brasa
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
They say "premium rotisserie" and they aren't lying! Ridiculous cornbread, comfy ambiance, and some equally delicious vegetarian options. $10-$15 per plate.
44.989524377991444, -93.25133085250854 -
Glam Doll Donuts
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
Possibly the most wonderful human being we met in the cities was the guy working at Glam Doll when we stopped in for some dessert. We can't guarantee he'll be there but you should still go for the donuts!
44.98973304265237, -93.252854347229 -
J Selby's
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
A vegan restaurant with some pretty incredible imitation meat. $10-$15.
44.9465342896275, -93.13652161376694 -
Cathedral of St. Paul
🚴🚴🚴🚴
A giant cathedral with beautiful architecture (and it's free).
44.946956089634064, -93.10915231704712 -
Minnesota History Center
🚴🚴🚴🚴
Free 3-8pm on Tuesdays. Check out the tornado simulation!
44.9495529917907, -93.10518264770508 -
Harriet Island Park
🚴🚴🚴🚴
A nice riverside park with a view of downtown St. Paul -- great for a lazy afternoon.
44.935640729718365, -93.09754371643066 -
Happy Gnome
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
Can be a bit pricy but amazing food and generous portions! $10-$25 per plate.
44.94635620371801, -93.12102913856506 -
Midtown Global Market
"!!!!" - Erin Gustafson
44.94870255723884, -93.26079368591309 -
HeadFlyer Brewing
"A great place for 21+ individuals to enjoy a beer and play some board games. Plus it’s a dog friendly brewery, so there are always lots of cute dogs to pet!" - Erin Gustafson
44.99170962839572, -93.24377775192261 -
Minneapolis Bouldering project
"If you like climbing this is a great place to go. It's new and beautiful with tons of friendly people and really good route setting." - Kevin Christianson
44.993545781330326, -93.27755212783813 -
Tin Fish + Boat Rentals
"Small place next to the lake to grab a snack. Fairly popular, but has tons of outside seating. There's a boat rental place right next to it called Wheel Fun Rentals" - Kevin Christianson
44.94842920059972, -93.30668091773987 -
Hidden Beach (aka Cedar Lake East Beach)
"A fun beach where people bring their families to swim, play music and hang out in hammocks. Also has a mud pit to play around in!" - Kevin Christianson
44.96109335765892, -93.31808567047119 -
Ice Skating
" In the winter, the City of Minneapolis installs a warming house on Isles and creates a skating rink on the lake. It's free for anyone to use and has free skates too." -Kevin Christianson
44.955113212338276, -93.30692215058053 -
Birchbark Books
"Just a block away from Lake of the Isles is this small, quaint bookstore with a homey vibe." - Kevin Christianson
44.96161907234138, -93.30799520015717 -
Bunker's Music Bar & Grill
"A little hole in the wall, but their weekly shows are a must see for an authentic Minneapolis experience (especially Dr. Mambo's Combo)" - Kyle Berglund
44.98860624445864, -93.27871084213257 -
Fasika
"an Ethiopian restaurant that is well priced and more than delicious." -Nicole Binder
44.95646230542005, -93.16680908203125 -
Keg & Case
"In the Historic Schmidt Brewery and has a bunch of vendors — think the midtown global market but v Minnesota/local-centric and geared towards hipsters." - Grace Pearson. kegandcase.com
44.9288200599229, -93.1237542629242