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Travel Information

Things to do

Looking for something active?

• Minnehaha Falls – waterfalls with several walking and hiking trails
• Chain of Lakes – three interconnected lakes (Lake Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet, and Lake of the Isles) – with over 13 miles of pedestrian and bike trails
• Minnesota Sculpture Garden – a short trip from campus, this outdoor sculpture garden features the iconic “Spoonbridge and Cherry”
• Boom Island Park – close to campus, there are several walking trails and a lighthouse here to visit
• Stone Arch Bridge – close to campus, walk across the historic bridge for incredible views of the Minneapolis skyline

Want to find other fun things to do?

• Can Can Wonderland – indoor 18 hole artist designed mini golf course in St. Paul
• Foshay Museum & Observation Deck – one of the most recognizable landmarks in Minneapolis with an observation deck on the 31^st floor for the Minneapolis skyline
• Guthrie Theater – performing arts theater in downtown Minneapolis
• Paisley Park – former home of musician Prince turned into a public museum
• Midtown Market – internationally-themed public marketplace with merchants and food vendors in Minneapolis
• Mall of America – close to MSP Airport, MOA is a 4 level shopping mall with hundreds of stores, an amusement park, and aquarium all inside

Want to explore campus?

• East River Parkway – on campus walking/running/biking trail along the Mississippi River
• Scholar’s Walk – on campus, a four block long outdoor path celebrates the intellectual accomplishments of University of Minnesota alumni
• Bell Museum – University of Minnesota’s natural history museum on its St. Paul campus, featuring a planetarium
• Weisman Art Museum – on the University of Minnesota’s main campus, features free admission and modern art
• Al’s Breakfast – Dinkytown breakfast staple, this is the narrowest restaurant in the city with a width of 10 feet, and a total of 14 stools for seating inside
• Bordertown Coffee
• Two for Tripping Coffee

Looking for other places to eat?

• 5/8 Club – home of the famous “Juicy Lucy” burger. Try both here and Matt’s Bar to decide which Juicy Lucy is better
• Matt’s Bar – also home of the famous “Juicy Lucy” burger (see 5/8 Club above). Try both here and 5/8 Club to decide which is better
• Billy’s Sushi – fresh, authentic sushi in Minneapolis
• Isles Buns & Coffee – near Chain of the Lakes, this bakery is famous for its “puppy dog tails” cinnamon rolls
• Spyhouse Coffee – twin cities local roaster and coffee shop
• Parlour Bar – in both St. Paul and Minneapolis, it is well known for it’s Parlour Burger
• Owamni – experience true flavor of indigenous North American Food
• Bellecour – premiere French bistro and bakery in North Loop of Minneapolis
• Black Sheep – coal fired pizza