Kimberly and Christopher

September 27, 2025 • Minneapolis, MN
130 Days To Go!

Kimberly and Christopher

September 27, 2025 • Minneapolis, MN
130 Days To Go!

Eat & Drink

Eating and drinking are two of our favorite things to do. Minneapolis is home to many James Beard Award winning chefs, award winning breweries, and delicious cocktail rooms. We hope you'll eat, drink, and be merry while you're here!

Modist Brewing Co.

505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 454-0258

One of our favorite breweries with a great rotation of new brews.

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56 Brewing

3055 NE Columbia Ave Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
(612) 404-0056

Our go-to neighborhood brewery. Tell 'em Kim & Chris sent you :)

Rise Bagel Co.

530 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 354-3349

The only place to go for bagels.

The 1029 Bar

1029 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
(612) 379-4322

The best mac & cheese and buffalo wings in town. Our recommendation: ask for "veggie" mac (or stick with their classic lobster mac). As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.

Diane's Place

117 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
(612) 489-8012

Amazing pastries, delicious coffee & teas, and unique Hmong breakfast and dinner options.

The Sample Room

2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
(612) 789-0333

One of our favorite date night spots. Casual atmosphere, great food and cocktails.

Graze | Provisions + Libations

520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 259-8965

A happening food hall with fantastic local chefs.

EaTo

305 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
(612) 208-1638

Good pizza and pasta, and close to the hotel.

Parlour

730 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 354-3135

Amazing cocktails and the best burger and chicken sandwiches in town. Its in the basement of Borough so feels like a speakeasy (and can be hard to find).

Porzana

200 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 489-6174

Argentinian steakhouse with unique cuts, delicious cocktails and a great wine menu. Check out Flora Bar, its speakeasy sister behind the restaurant.

Entertainment

Minneapolis has lots of options for the arts and fun activities.

Walker Art Center

725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
(612) 375-7600

The Walker Art Center is a beautiful museum nestled between Downtown and Uptown. No time to explore the museum inside? Check out the Sculpture Garden outside and then wander across the foot bridge to Loring Park.

Mill City Museum

704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 341-7555

Mill City Museum was built within the ruins of the Washburn A. Mill, the flagship mill of the Washburn-Crosby Co. (later General Mills). Learn about Minneapolis's milling history and how it became the “Flour Milling Capital of the World".

Mall of America

319 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
(952) 883-8800

This is Chris’ Disney World. It’s all at the Mall!

Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul

755 Prior Ave N Suite #004, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
(651) 925-2261

A whimsical destination featuring an award winning arts-driven indoor mini golf course, vintage pinball, arcade games with a full bar and food.

Puttery

240 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 493-1102

Immersive indoor mini golf with 3 unique course options, craft cocktails, and food in downtown Minneapolis.

Elsie's

729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 378-9701

Elsie’s offers modern bowling lanes while their restaurant & bar serves up good food and drinks. And they have a delicious all-you-can-eat Friday Fish Fry (just like we're back in Wisconsin).

Explore the Outdoors

Minneapolis has award-winning parks, trails, and urban lakes making it a great city to explore outdoors.

Minnehaha Falls

4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
(612) 230-6400

Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks. Featuring a waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks, it provides beautiful hiking trails and leisurely walking paths. Its like you're in the wilderness while never leaving the city.

Boom Island Park

724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
(612) 230-6400

Situated above historic Main Street, Nicollet Island, and the St. Anthony Lock and Dam, Boom Island connects visitors to the beauty of the Mississippi River with the Minneapolis skyline as its backdrop. The park features walking paths, a playground, picnic shelters, some of the best views of the Mississippi River and Downtown Minneapolis.

Stone Arch Bridge

100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
(612) 230-6400

One of the most iconic landmarks in Minneapolis, the Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge turned pedestrian bridge that crosses the Mississippi River and connects St. Anthony Main (the oldest part of the city) to Downtown Minneapolis. It provides beautiful views of the river, lock & dam, and the city skyline.

Bde Maka Ska

3000 E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
(612) 230-6400

Bde Maka Ska is the largest lake in Minneapolis and is part of the city's Chain of Lakes offering many outdoor activities. Don't miss checking out the other lakes on the chain including Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake which all feature beautiful walking paths, beaches, and parks.