Things to Do & Places to Eat in the Twin Cities
Things to Do:
An amazing art museum in Minneapolis with a broad variety of collections and free admission.
A museum on the riverfront in Minneapolis where you can tour old mill ruins and learn about the history of the Twin Cities.
The Riverfront District in downtown Minneapolis has many walking paths along the river, including the Stone Arch Bridge, which crosses the Mississippi River.
A park on the East Bank of the Mississippi River with trails along the riverside, including one that leads to a small waterfall.
Como Conservatory & Gardens includes indoor greenhouses with plants from different ecosystems, a bonsai collection, and many beautiful outdoor garden areas. There is also a small zoo!
A 53-foot waterfall within a surrounding park with paved trails. There is a restaurant called Sea Salt right next to the falls with outdoor seating.
Includes the Cathedral of St. Paul, which you can tour for free, and Summit Avenue, a beautiful, walkable street with historic Victorian homes.
A park with 3 lakes connected by walking paths, bike paths, and waterways. Our favorite lake is Lake of the Isles. Each lake has an approximately 3 mile loop around it.
Places to Eat!
- St. Paul -
Places near our wedding venues
Open 9 am - 10 pm. Cafeteria-style food and bakery. We highly recommend trying a slice of their tres leches cake!
Coffee shop with baked goods and a good breakfast & lunch menu. Open 7 am - 3 pm.
Good breakfast/brunch menu. Open 8 am - 3 pm.
Great burgers, American food, and cocktails. Open 11 am - 9:30 pm.
American food & craft beer. Open 11 am - 10 pm.
Russian restaurant that specializes in comfort foods and classics. They also have cocktails & a great outdoor patio.
Our all-time favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities! Incredible French food in a historic atmosphere. On the more expensive side.
- Some of Our Favorites -
Located throughout the Twin Cities
BAKERIES & BRUNCH:
Classic French Patisserie.
The best cinnamon roles.
Our favorite brunch place in town!
CASUAL RESTAURANTS:
Ecuadorian restaurant.
Delicious Eastern European deli.
Mediterranean food, near the UMN campus.
NICER RESTAURANTS:
Wood-fired cuisine & unique cocktails.
Latin food centering heirloom Mexican corn.
An Indigenous restaurant by the Sioux Chef celebrating North American indigenous foods. Advance reservations usually needed.