Lakes, craft beer, and Prince's hometown energy
Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar (the original) or 5-8 Club (the loud one), a Twins game at Target Field, First Avenue for the night, Surly Brewing for the chill afternoon, breakfast at Hi-Lo Diner. The Twin Cities bachelor — generous, midwestern-hospitable, with a music scene that punches above weight.
brewery tour • 2 hours
Massive destination brewery with beer hall and outdoor space
kayaking • 2 hours
Kayak or paddleboard on Minneapolis city lakes
go karts • 2-3 hours
Indoor surfing, coasters, mini golf, and more at the mega mall
golf • 2-3 hours
Driving range bays with food, drinks, and games
rooftop • balanced • $$$
North Loop rooftop pool bar in a converted warehouse
club • unhinged • $$
Legendary music venue made famous by Prince in Purple Rain
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Underground craft cocktail bar beneath the Bachelor Farmer space
bar • unhinged • $$
Massive country-themed party bar with mechanical bull
comedy club • balanced • $$
Minneapolis institution with national headliners
beer garden • chill • $$
Massive downtown patio with lawn bowling and rooftop
speakeasy • balanced • $$$
1920s-themed speakeasy inside the W Hotel
Dress code: Smart casual
club • unhinged • $
Legendary multi-room dance club with drag shows and karaoke
bar • unhinged • $
Downtown bar and club with rotating DJ nights
tiki bar • balanced • $$
Riverfront tiki bar with huge patio and kitschy tropical drinks
Steakhouse • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Minneapolis power steakhouse with enormous portions
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
James Beard finalist in a beautiful North Loop horse stable
American • $ • Best for: late-night
Home of the original Jucy Lucy — cheese-stuffed burger legend
American • $ • Best for: brunch
Tiny 14-seat Dinkytown counter serving breakfast since 1950
Venezuelan/Mexican • $$ • Best for: dinner
Creative arepas and Latin small plates with a great patio
Pizza/Asian Fusion • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired pizza with Korean flavors plus a hidden back bar
American • $$ • Best for: brunch
Uptown brunch institution with creative benedicts
Vietnamese • $$ • Best for: dinner
Southeast Asian street food with a lively Northeast Minneapolis patio
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
North Loop warehouse hotel with rooftop pool and sauna
hotel • Max 2 guests
Playful Marriott brand in the heart of Uptown nightlife
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Warehouse lofts in Minneapolis' trendiest neighborhood
hotel • Max 2 guests
Art Deco landmark hotel with rooftop bar and observation deck
airbnb • Max 12 guests
Houses near the lakes with easy access to Uptown bars
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