Population:

Minneapolis: 390,000+
St. Paul: 285,000
Metro area: 2.9 million

Time Zone:

Central

Climate:

Pleasant summertime highs only reach the 70s and 80s, with lows cooling into the upper 50s and low 60s. The fall season is mild, with highs often remaining in the 70s through September and only falling to the upper 50s by October. Winter is known to arrive early though, bringing several feet of snow, wind and cold temperatures through March. April brings warm temperatures again, and the spring months are pleasant, with highs near 70.

Airport:

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Lindbergh Terminal
4300 Glumack Drive
St. Paul, MN 55111
612-726-5555

Humphrey Terminal
7150 Humphrey Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55450
612-726-5800

Getting Around Minneapolis:

Metro Transit
City Bus
612-373-3333

Taxis:

AAA Taxi Cab Service
612-379-1229

Minneapolis Taxi Cab Company
612-998-1555

Blue and White
612-333-3331

Yellow Taxi
Minneapolis, 612-824-4444
St. Paul, 651-917-9999

Visitor Information:

Meet Minneapolis
250 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 1300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-767-8000

Dining:

Campiello
1320 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-2222

This open-kitchen restaurant specializes in pasta dishes, salads, pizzas and more. For dessert, don’t miss the Italian cookie platter or the chocolate truffle cake.

Murray’s
24 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-0909

Murray’s is a family-owned and operated eatery that sports a 1940s-theme décor. Steak and shrimp are among the favorites here, including filet mignon wrapped in bacon and topped with mushrooms. Salad lovers will enjoy the thinly sliced beef over baby greens and tossed with mushrooms, walnuts and capers. Strawberry pie or devil’s food cake should top off your meal nicely.

20.21
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-253-3410

Get an amazing view of the Minneapolis skyline as you dine at this uptown fine restaurant boasting a variety of dishes such as butterfish, short ribs, tempura shrimp, and roasted Cantonese duck and many fine desserts.

D’Amico Cucina
100 N. 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
512-338-2401

This upscale restaurant serves many fine dishes such as foie gras, veal duck, lobster and homemade pasta. Have a glass of one of the many fine Italian wines in their collection.

Al’s Breakfast
413 14th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-9991

Only open until 1:00p.m. This is known by locals as the best place in town to get breakfast. Menu items include pancakes of several varieties, omelets, eggs benedict, hash browns and just about anything else your breakfast heart could desire.

Café Brenda
300 1st Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-342-9230

If you are in the mood for or prefer a vegetarian or seafood meal this is the place to go. Specialty items include chilled soba noodle salad, fresh salmon or walleye and weekend croquettes.

Pizza Luce
119 N Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-7359

These pizzas are made from scratch, and toppings run the gamut from seafood and chicken to eggplant and artichoke hearts. Their pasta, hoagies and salads are excellent and they also offer several vegetarian choices.

Nightlife:

Acme Comedy Company
708 N First Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-338-6393

One of the top five comedy clubs in the nation! Weekly headliners offering laughs in an intimate Warehouse District location.

Club 3 Degrees
113 N Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-781-8488

The largest nightclub in Minneapolis with three levels, extreme light and sound system, Live music, DJ’s, and more.

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
1010 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-1010

With a full menu and bar this American style hot spot features the best local and national performers laying soothing jazz.

Shout House Dueling Pianos
650 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-337-6700

Rock ‘n roll sing-a-long dueling piano bar with two pianos and singers! A non-stop party with no intermission!

Sophia
65 Main Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-1111

This is the perfect romantic and intimate dining establishment that lies along the Mississippi River offering vocalists and a 3-piece jazz ensemble combo. They do have a dance floor and full bar.

400 Bar
400 Cedar Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-332-2903

The music of choice here is Alternative with live bands playing on a regular basis. Mixed drinks are strong and Pabst Blue Ribbon is always on special.

Bar Abilene
1300 Lagoon Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-2525

Head south of the boarder at this bar with its southwest theme with more than 100 types of tequila and 25 Margarita choices.