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NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS. Going strong for over 50 years, this piano and polka bar is a Minneapolis mainstay. Hearty, authentic Polish food, sing-along tunes, a rousing polka band, and plenty of opportunities to cut a rug keep locals around and attract out-of-towners. Gigantic cocktails can be had in the piano bar, making the prospect of taking the stage and crooning into the mic a bit more palatable. In the adjacent polka room, the legendary Ruth Adams has been laying down a mean 2/4 beat since before many younger patrons were born. Truly a Minneapolis original and perfect for those seeking a fun, unpretentious night out.
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LORING PARK. Located next to Walker Art Center, this facility is the country's largest urban sculpture garden. More than 40 examples of modern, three-dimensional art are spread across 11 acres, and the best-known is arguably a 52-foot spoon holding a 9½-foot cherry titled "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.
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DOWNTOWN. One of the sleekest, most stylish spots in downtown Minneapolis, the über cool Graves 601 Hotel is one of the city's true headline-grabbing addresses. Convenient to the dynamic dining and entertainment districts, this 22-level hipster hotel features contemporary accommodations outfitted with backlit photography, glass-etched headboard, 42-inch plasma screen TV, and in-room music system. The onsite restaurant, Cosmos, provides an impressive setting for lunch and dinner; it's also a perfect option for pre-theatre dining. Event space for 750.
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4. Mall of America
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8100 24th Ave S, I-494 & Hwy 77, Bloomington, MN 55425 · 952-883-8800
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BLOOMINGTON. Located midway between St. Paul and Minneapolis, this mega mall is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the country, with more than 500 stores and 50+ eating establishments. Nightclubs and a 14-screen cinema provide entertainment, along with an assortment of other attractions that appeal to kids and adults. Among them are a four-story Lego store with play centers; Nickelodeon Universe® with over seven acres of fun rides and attractions; an impressive subterranean aquarium housing more than 4500 marine animals; a NASCAR virtual racing center; and an incredible flight simulator.
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5. 20.21
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1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · 612-253-3410
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UPTOWN. This hip, sleek member of the Wolfgang Puck family of restaurants is right at home in Walker Art Center, where museum-goers enjoy haute New American fare with a decidedly Asian kick. Views of the Minneapolis skyline are prominent as you feast on fresh butterfish, short ribs, tempura shrimp, and roasted Cantonese duck. Ingredients are amazingly fresh, allowing for the food's true flavors to come bursting forth. Don't miss the signature dessert – Spoon, Cube, and Cherry – which mimics the famous Claes Oldenburg sculpture, Spoonbridge and Cherry, in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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6. Cafe Havana
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119 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · 612-338-8484
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. Cafe Havana evokes the lively atmosphere of pre-embargo Cuba. The trendy club offers a dazzling menu complete with traditional favorites like fried plantains, conch fritters, fried yucca, and tres leches cake. After dinner, sit back and sip a glass of wine while you socialize with old friends or meet new ones. The bar is open an hour or two after the restaurant stops serving food – till midnight through the week and till 1am on Friday and Saturday.
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WHITTIER. This internationally renowned museum boasts a permanent collection of more than 80,000 items representing prehistoric to modern eras. Highlights include a 2000-year-old mummy and an exquisite collection of Chinese jade. The Institute also houses an excellent collection of Impressionist works. Period rooms feature original objects and furnishings from upper-class European homes and from America's early decades. Films, concerts, lectures, tours, and special events are offered throughout the year.
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NICOLLET ISLAND. This charming, limestone structure was once a wooden door company, and much of its original post-and-beam construction was retained during renovations. Each guest room is furnished with a desk and sitting area, TV/VCR hidden in a wooden armoire, and queen- or king-sized beds, many of them canopied or four-poster. There's also a lounge, bar, and dining room. 24 guest rooms.
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9. D'Amico Cucina
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100 N 6th St, Historic Butler Square, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · 612-338-2401
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DOWNTOWN. This elegant, world-class restaurant regularly gets rave reviews for its contemporary Italian cuisine. The menu – featuring roasted meats, parchment-baked fish, and fresh, inventive pastas – maintains a consistently high quality, and the excellent wine list complements the superb cuisine. Located in an historic warehouse, the restaurant boasts simple, understated decor, complete with high ceilings and magnificent art.
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10. Nicollet Mall
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700 Nicollet Mall, between Washington Ave S and 13th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · 888-676-6757
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DOWNTOWN. Featured prominently in the opening credits of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," this popular pedestrian mall boasts public statuary, spacious sidewalks, and of course, a top-notch collection of stores and restaurants. Start your spending spree at Macy's, which serves as the district's anchor, before perusing other options like Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, and a two-level Target. Brit's Pub and The Local Irish Pub provide hearty grub and reviving drinks for weary shoppers while Morton's, The Steakhouse offers more upscale eats. Nicollet Mall encompasses both Gaviidae Common and City Center.
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