The Best Food and Cultural Spots in MinneapolisWe had a wonderful time on our trip to Minneapolis. You can see exactly where we stayed and what we did below!AuthorsAfrostylicity
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Hewing Hotel
This is such a beautiful hotel! A converted 1897 farm implement warehouse in the North Loop, the Hewing brings exposed brick, timber beams, and a rooftop sauna and bar together in one of downtown Minneapolis's most historic neighborhoods. Its central location makes it the perfect base.
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Day 1

Porzana
Porzana is a must-visit Argentinian wood-fire steakhouse from Buenos Aires-born chef Daniel del Prado. The food was so good! Plus we loved the variety of drink options, including mocktails.
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First Avenue
First Avenue is one of Minneapolis's most iconic concert venues, and we attended our very first show there. Anna Devine was performing!
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Day 2

Marc Heu Patisserie Paris
Marc Heu Patisserie Paris is a beloved Twin Cities bakery with serious French pastry chops, and the pastry options are divine. The pistachio croissants were our favorite!
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Wild Rumpus Books
This spot is every book lovers dream! It's a unique bookstore that is chock-full of books and quirky installations.
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Larue's
The ladies who work here are so friendly! They shared insights into the independent artists whose work they carry. As we admired the clothing and other products, it felt like we were perusing an art gallery, where each piece was uniquely designed and had a story to tell.
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Jones Coffee - Linden Hills
Beyond the great coffee, we enjoyed hanging out on the couch. It was giving cozy living room vibes. It's such a cute spot!
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Heart of Tibet & Sky Door
Heart of Tibet & Sky Door is a must-visit, a Linden Hills shop with more than 30 years in business, known for authentic Tibetan singing bowls, handmade jewelry, and goods sourced directly from Tibet, India, and across Asia. The owner was so friendly and led us on a mini sound bath session.
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Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rum Bar
This is the spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine in Minneapolis. We enjoyed the jerk chicken, rice and plantain bowl. It was so good!
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Lake Harriet
If you're looking for a serene spot, walking around the lake was a great way to reconnect with nature.
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Peace (Rock) Garden
This garden is a zen spot tucked into Lyndale Park, designated an International Peace Site in 1999 and home to a bronze origami crane sculpture surrounded by stones inscribed with "peace" in 23 languages. It's both scenic and rejuvenating.
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Naviya's Thai Kitchen
This spot felt like we had teleported to Bangkok. The authentic Thai cuisine was so good!
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Day 3

Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea
Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea is a North Loop cafe known for rotating in roasters from across the country, and we love that they highlight several independent names at once. It's also a cool hangout spot.
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Mill City Farmers Market
Wow, this Farmer's Market experience was one for the books! There was no shortage of samples to try, organic produce, and natural products to purchase.
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Historic Stone Arch Bridge
Finally seeing this famous bridge in real life after only seeing it in photos was a surreal experience. 100% recommend!
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The Monte Carlo
We enjoyed lunch here on our last day in Minneapolis. We absolutely love the classic retro vibes. The food was really good, too!
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