There’s nothing like it: The energy. The style. The people.
WHERE TO HIT Minneapolis’ central business district is the heart of downtown shopping. Several areas offer numerous shopping options in an urban environment:
Nicollet Mall – this pedestrian thoroughfare is loaded with history, major department stores and fine restaurants.
Warehouse District – this historic area is home to unique shops and numerous dining and entertainment outlets.
Minneapolis Riverfront District – this booming residential neighborhood is a great destination for experiencing Minneapolis history.
Northeast Minneapolis – this artsy neighborhood is packed with one-of-a-kind retailers and lots of places to relax.
Uptown – this hip area is not only a hot place to shop, but just to hang out.
ALWAYS ON Downtown Minneapolis is home to nearly 40,000 residents and almost 200,000 workers. So, it’s not closing down at 5 pm. It’s just getting started! Downtown also offers:
Vibrant theater and arts—some can’t
misses: Hennepin Avenue Theatre District, the Guthrie Theater and the WalkerArtCenter.
Amazing restaurants—try
outposts by celebrity chefs: 20.21 by Wolfgang Puck at WalkerArtCenter and
Chambers Kitchen by Jeans-Georges at the Chambers Hotel.
A hot music scene—some of our most
lauded places include the Dakota (jazz) and
First Avenue (everything from rock to hip-hop).
Headline-grabbing hotels—check into
the art-tech Graves 601 or the quaint
Nicollet Island Inn. Coming soon: three new Starwood hotels nestled
in historic buildings.
GETTING AROUND Downtown Minneapolis is considered one of the most walkable cities in the country. Very compact, getting around is easy:
Skyways—this 8-mile system
of enclosed walkways connects the central downtown district – including
stores, salons, restaurants, businesses and other attractions.
Proximate neighborhoods— all of
downtown’s neighborhoods and areas are adjacent to each other.
Plentiful public transit—hopping on
the “quarter bus” or one of the frequent routes gets you
around in a snap.
LRT—the light rail train takes you
from downtown to the Mall of America in just over 30 minutes.
Store events
See what's on the calendar of events while you're
in town - Macy's hosts fashion shows, trunk shows and special
appearance throughout the year.
