{"id":1353,"date":"2017-11-09T23:27:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T23:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fanhospitality.com\/blog\/?p=1353"},"modified":"2017-11-13T22:58:36","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T22:58:36","slug":"super-bowl-guide-minneapolis-edition-the-best-places-to-see-eat-and-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fanhospitality.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/09\/super-bowl-guide-minneapolis-edition-the-best-places-to-see-eat-and-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl Guide: Minneapolis Edition – The Best Places to See, Eat, and Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minneapolis is a city of lakes, breweries, sports, great food, and frigid temps. If you’re visiting for the Super Bowl<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to make time for all of that. You can walk along the Mississippi, taste lots of craft beers, eat excellent modern Midwestern cuisine, and explore the history of the “Mill City” while you\u2019re here. And now that you\u2019ve learned your way around using the Skyway<\/a>, the world is your oyster! (Speaking of, there are several oyster happy hour deals in the city too.) Here are some of the best places to see, eat, and drink:<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Flickr, Paul VanDerWerf<\/a>, Stone Arch Bridge<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sights to See in Minneapolis<\/h2>\n

To be honest, there\u2019s not a ton in the way of\u00a0Minneapolis tourist attractions. Sure they\u2019ve got plenty of lakes to visit outside the city, but you won\u2019t be braving the February weather for that. We’re gonna assume you\u2019ll be staying at least reasonably close to downtown and the stadium while you\u2019re here for the Super Bowl. So if you want to see the historic and beautiful sites of the city, we’ve got you covered:<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not sure how crazy the weather will be<\/a>, but the best way to see the most scenic side of the city is on foot via the River Parkway<\/strong>. It\u2019s not hard to do a self-guided tour<\/a> either, assuming it\u2019s not blizzarding outside. Be sure to check out out the Stone Arch Bridge<\/strong> while you walk along the Mississippi River. It was built to bring wheat from the nearby valley into the Mill City back in the day. It\u2019s also pedestrian and bicycle-friendly (no cars), so you can wander along and stop for viewpoints of the Falls of St. Anthony<\/strong>. Though it’s not an amazing waterfall, its power was previously harnessed to turn the stone mills of Minneapolis\u2019s flour industry.<\/p>\n

Nearby you\u2019ll also see the Guthrie Theater<\/strong>, a massive modern masterpiece of a building. If it\u2019s your thing and you have time, you can even see a show there to appreciate its incredible facilities at great prices. Or you can just pop in to take photos from the lobby \u201cbridge\u201d which cantilevers out over the city (don’t worry, lots of visitors do this). Nearby you\u2019ll also find Gold Medal Park<\/strong> with a few huge art installations stationed throughout.<\/p>\n

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On the other side of the theater, you\u2019ll find Mill Ruins Park<\/strong> – the site of an enormous fire which almost destroyed Washburn A Mill – and close by, you\u2019ll find the Mill City Museum<\/strong> to tell you all about it. Yeah okay, it sounds<\/em> boring, but it\u2019s actually very well done. The museum is a great place to learn how the Twin Cities came to be and hear about history of the flour mills.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re more into art, you can venture just south of downtown to the acclaimed Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/strong>, which houses everything from works by the European masters to contemporary art to an ancient mummy. Oh, and entry is free! The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden<\/strong> is about a thirty-minute walk from there, where you can take photos with things giant modern sculptures (like a big blue rooster and huge spoon holding a cherry).<\/p>\n

For nature lovers not frightened off by the possibility of freezing temperatures and snow, there’s\u00a0Minnehaha Park<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great spot right next to the city for hiking, sightseeing, and an excellent photo op of some waterfalls – hey, they look really cool when they freeze! Take the light rail or bike down to this sprawling, well-kept park. You can walk one of the many trails down to the Mississippi River or stop by the Sea Salt Eatery located within the park – it\u2019s one of the best places in town to try some seafood.<\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve checked out all the major \u201ctourist\u201d sites (or not), wander around the city\u2019s Warehouse District<\/strong> and North Loop<\/strong> neighborhoods for a look at the \u201ccool\u201d area of the city. It\u2019s been restored and now boasts a young startup vibe with lots of new hip restaurants, bars, and live music all over.<\/p>\n

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Places to Eat in Minneapolis<\/h2>\n

There are plenty of restaurants in this Midwestern metropolis, ranging from chic upscale kitchens to basic pub fare you devour with a draft beer while basking in neon lights. We\u2019ll give you a few of the best from each category and in between:<\/p>\n

Starting with the hip, hard-to-get-a-reservation spots, book at table at\u00a0Spoon and Stable<\/strong> in the trendy North Loop neighborhood. It\u2019s got a James Beard Award-winning chef serving up Midwestern ingredients prepared with French techniques. The place is a former carriage house actually, and even if you can\u2019t get a res, you can go have bar snacks and drinks in their lounge. In that same category, literally right across the street you\u2019ll find The Bachelor Farmer<\/strong>. It\u2019s got super seasonal food and Nordic inspiration served up in an always-busy, highly acclaimed restaurant. For something similarly refined, local, and \u201cNew American,\u201d check out Restaurant Alma<\/strong> on the other side of the river or the eclectic 112 Eatery<\/strong> just nearby.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry, Minneapolis hasn\u2019t totally neglected its \u201cmeat and potatoes\u201d roots either. So if you\u2019re looking to treat yourself to a meal at an all-American steakhouse, there\u2019s no shortage of those. Murray\u2019s<\/strong> is a popular place known for their red meat and \u201cbutter knife steak.\u201d Plus it\u2019s been around since 1946 and still retains its awesomely retro neon sign. Capital Grille<\/strong> has to be listed here because it\u2019s #1 on TripAdvisor and serves fancy cuts of meat and seafood, like a 24-ounce Porterhouse and butter-poached lobster tails. For both steaks and locally-made sausages as well as a charcuterie board boasting things like boar and elk, visit\u00a0Butcher & the Boar<\/strong>\u00a0for their meat-centric menu, beer garden, and bourbon selection.<\/p>\n

For something a little different, hit Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong>, a highly recommended restaurant downtown that crowds flock to for \u201cquirky\u201d American food, like deviled eggs with candied bacon, a Walleye BLT, and something called the Hellburger. Plus they have a big brunch menu and an outrageous bloody mary bar. If you want to try a Midwestern classic, however, head to Matt\u2019s Bar<\/strong>, the<\/em> place for a Jucy Lucy, the iconic burger with molten cheese-filled meat patties. It\u2019s cash-only, crowded, and a bit of a dive bar, but it serves up solid beer and burgers, so what more do you want?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re from a tiny town and this is your escape to the big city, maybe you\u2019re looking for a bit of international flare. For unique thin-crust pizza, people rave about Pizzeria Lola<\/strong>, though it\u2019s a bit out of downtown. Zen Box Izakaya<\/strong> serves Japanese comfort food in a small space, with choices like ramen, short ribs, fried chicken, and sashimi. For big city Italian food, check out Bar La Grassa<\/strong> for the classics and Zelo<\/strong> for contemporary.<\/p>\n

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Where to Drink in Minneapolis<\/h2>\n

If you just read all those suggestions and thought \u201cNo, this is Super Bowl weekend. Do less!\u201d We got you. You can – and should! – eat and drink at bars all over the city. These are some of the most popular joints in town for hanging out, and their food ain\u2019t bad either.<\/p>\n

The Local<\/strong> is a great Irish pub with a patio and TVs that serves beer and Jameson alongside classics like walleye sandwiches, cheddar soup, burgers, and poutine. Also popular with the party crowd – probably due to its cool rooftop lawn bowling setup – is Brit\u2019s Pub<\/strong>. They\u2019ve got an English-style menu with lots of meat pies, fish and chips, and mushy peas.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find more pub fare at The 1029 Bar<\/strong>, a favorite neighborhood spot across the river featuring a lot of seafood and karaoke every night. Nearby at Elsie\u2019s<\/strong>, you can go bowling, drink beers, and have bloodies at brunch to feel better about the night before.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re really serious about watching more than just the Super Bowl while you\u2019re here, head to Mac\u2019s Industrial Sports Bar<\/strong>, a laid back place to watch any game. It\u2019s got a good beer selection and an excellent Reuben. But if you need a HUGE selection of beers to be comfortable, bounce over to Republic<\/strong>, where they\u2019ve got 104 tap lines. Completely unnecessary, but they weren\u2019t named one of the best beer bars in the nation for nothing.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re more hip than all these options and find you need a snazzy cocktail instead, then pop over to Marvel Bar<\/strong> in the North Loop for fancy drinks. It\u2019s a busy speakeasy with a creative menu.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Flickr, Tony Webster, Harriet Brewing, Minneapolis<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And Don\u2019t Forget the Breweries!<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re in a city filled with breweries and taprooms<\/a>, so you\u2019re pretty much required to check out a few while you\u2019re here. If you can spare a day, you may want to take a brewery tour with Bitter Minnesota<\/strong> or Hoppy Trolley<\/strong>, companies that can hook you up with a driver and a guide.<\/p>\n

Or, because there are so damn many breweries in this town, you could actually DIY a tour of your own pretty easily. Just head over to the Warehouse District and you’ll be able to walk between four different breweries: Fulton Brewing Taproom<\/strong>, InBound Brew Co.<\/strong>, Modist Brewing Co.<\/strong>, and The Free House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re closer to downtown, you can head to Clockwerks Brewing<\/strong>, Lakes & Legends Brewing<\/strong>, Sisyphus<\/strong>, FINNEGANS Headquarters<\/strong>, or Day Block Brewing Company<\/strong>, depending on where you\u2019re located. You may want to get a ride though!<\/p>\n

Across the river to the north of downtown, you can visit the highly regarded Dangerous Man<\/strong>, Indeed Brewing Company,<\/strong> or Fair State<\/strong>. And one of the most popular breweries in town is the sprawling Surly Brewing<\/strong> out near the University of Minnesota. They\u2019ve got great beers and amazing bar snacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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