First Avenue & 7th St Entry is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

1. First Avenue & 7th St Entry

9.3
701 1st Ave N (at 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Warehouse District · 128 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hahn: By far one of my favorite music venues, very good atmosphere and friendly staff.

HISTORYHISTORY: This venue was once the Greyhound bus station, and it's alleged that ghosts of travelers and homeless people who died at the bus station now haunt First Avenue.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Dance Club by City Pages in 2010. In 2010 First Ave housed the most successful dance nights in the city. Among them: Get Cryphy, Too Much Love, Ritmo Caliente, Hot Dish, Black, and more.

The Depot Rink is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

2. The Depot Rink

225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Skating Rink · Downtown West · 12 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This is a great spot for a date or the family. The rink is housed in an historic train shed with glass floor to ceiling windows. Great views of downtown, $8/adult & $6/kid, winter only. Read more.

Christian F.Christian Fite: The floor is slippery

Vanessa B.Vanessa Boualouang: Best place to bring you and your date. (:

Target Field is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

3. Target Field

9.3
1 Twins Way (btwn N 5th & N 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Baseball Stadium · North Loop · 384 tips and reviews

Theresa K.Theresa Kopka: If you make you're way into the suites you won't regret it. Cushy seats, delicious spread of food including a dessert cart and unlimited choice of drinks! We got this for free

HISTORYHISTORY: The first baseball game played here was a college game between the University of Minnesota and Louisiana Tech on March 27, 2010.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: This stadium and I are tied for hosting twins.

Guthrie Theater is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

4. Guthrie Theater

9.1
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah H.: This is an awesome theater!! It's has nice lounge areas and the theater seating is cozy. I totally recommend catching a show here. I'm definitely coming back!!

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Can't afford $50 Guthrie tickets? Line up right before showtime: tickets go on sale at half-price 10 minutes before each performance.

HISTORYHISTORY: The theater opened in 1963 with a production of Hamlet directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the theater's founder. It was created to host performances that were removed from the atmosphere of Broadway.

Origami is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

5. Origami

30 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN
Sushi Restaurant · Warehouse District · 55 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Grimm: Sashimi bento box = super yum! You typically get tuna, yellow tail and salmon sashimi.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Great place for a business lunch!

Erica M.Erica M: Get the NY! NY! Roll. The green apple with spicy crabmeat is delicious. Trust.

The Butcher's Tale is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

6. The Butcher's Tale

9.3
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

Katie M.Katie Miller: This was some of the best food I've had in a while. The samplers are great, the fries are amazing and I'd recommend the fried green tomatoes. Definitely going back soon. Great drunk list too.

Peter H.Peter Heidorn: Ron Swanson would eat here.

Sean S.Sean Stavast: The Porkchop is life changing.

Electric Fetus is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

7. Electric Fetus

9.2
2000 4th Ave S (at Franklin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Record Store · Whittier · 57 tips and reviews

Devin S.Devin Strecker: What a gem! This is how record stores should be. Ask if they have coupons - they gave me one for $2 off from a local newspaper. Great mix of new and used, vinyl and CDs.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Sign up for the American Express small business promotion and get a $25 rebate!

MPLScoMPLSco: The place to go for posters, show tickets, and Lady Gaga albums on vinyl!

Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

8. Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza

9.1
600 Washington Ave N (at 6th Ave N), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Warehouse District · 101 tips and reviews

Jen @ RadarJen @ Radar: Chop Salad a must! Love the #5! Oh If you prefer a crispier pizza crust, just ask for it! (They tend to be a bit wet.)

Jonathan P.Jonathan Parke: Go to Black Sheep, get the ricotta and meatball pizza

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Order the meatball pizza, which sounds meat-headed, but tastes sublime. You're unlikely to find better meatballs on or off a pizza anywhere else.

Minneapolis Institute of Art is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

9. Minneapolis Institute of Art

9.4
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Whittier · 112 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Museum of 2013! With the exception of special exhibits, the halls are always free. And not only indulge in the art but listen to live music and drink to your heart's content. Read more.

HISTORYHISTORY: First founded in 1889, the museum features an encyclopedic collection of approximately 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history and an especially strong collection of Asian art.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted "Best View" of the Minneapolis Skyline by City Pages in 2012! The museum is filled with amazing things to see, but one of the prettiest pictures it holds is outside.

Stone Arch Bridge is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

10. Stone Arch Bridge

9.4
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Bridge · Marcy - Holmes · 55 tips and reviews

Lily M.Lily Mitchell: The best time is dusk - watching the lights turn on and reflect on the water. The change is quite an event.

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1882-83, the bridge is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1994 the bridge was converted into a pedestrian and bike trail & offers a panoramic view of St. Anthony Falls.

Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN: How much do you know about the Stone Arch Bridge? Test your knowledge here: http://bit.ly/stnrch

Pizza Lucé is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

11. Pizza Lucé

8.9
119 N. Fourth St. (2nd Ave. N), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Warehouse District · 126 tips and reviews

XX: If you like spice, you'll love the brunch options, several of which have jalapenios! The free Wi-Fi rocks, too. Wifi password: Pepperoni

John R.John Ross: after going out at the bars stop buy and get a slice of pizza. usually cheese, pepperoni, some veggie one and a meat lovers. perfect way to end an evening out.

Kevin R.Kevin Raheja: The baked potato pizza should be renamed "Mother Teresa."

112 Eatery is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

12. 112 Eatery

8.9
112 N 3rd St (at 1st Ave), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 128 tips and reviews

Andrew Z.Andrew Zimmern: 112 eatery is good as food gets in this town. Order the cheeseburger, the gnocchi, and the crowd favorite foie gras meatballs.

Sarah B.Sarah Burt: Grab dinner and wine really, really late with someone special. Eat and drink till 2am.

Shawn O.Shawn O'Halloran: The budino is the best dessert ever

Zen Box Izakaya is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

13. Zen Box Izakaya

9.0
602 Washington Ave S (Corner of Washington & Portland), Minneapolis, MN
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown East · 62 tips and reviews

Matt E.Matt Everhart: The $8 hot sake bottle is the best drink deal on the menu. More than enough to get two people tipsy.

Adam B.Adam Bury: Try the octopus balls. :)

Chris T.Chris Troutman: Dogs are welcome on the patio. they have water bowls for your pooch.

Izzy's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

14. Izzy's Ice Cream

1100 S 2nd St (at 11th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown East · 51 tips and reviews

Natalie H.Natalie H: The Salted Carmel with an Izzy Scoop of chocolate. Amazing

Matt J.Matt Johnson: The best ice cream I have ever tasted. Pure ingredients and attention to detail matched with reasonable prices, variety of sizes, gourmet flavors, and a friendly smile make this place unbeatable.

Dylan L.Dylan Louis: Calories don't count if you check in on Foursquare. Or if you pay for mine. :)

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis.

15. Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

Minneapolis, MN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Warehouse District · 51 tips and reviews

Jacquelyn M.Jacquelyn Mogol: chocolate ganache is great! chicken small plate amazing as is the stuffed squash pasta!

City PagesCity Pages: From the Yum Yum bowl to the Bangkok Burrito, Saffrons exotic flavors coming out of the kitchen is sure to warm you up!

The Fillman ..The Fillman .: The beat salad is great.