Twin Cities 101

Updated: May 09, 2002

Split by the mighty Mississippi, fast-paced Minneapolis and laid-back St. Paul blend culture, nightlife and lots of green space, making Twin Cities a national hot spot.

On this page:Where to Eat, Where to Drink, Where to Stay, Where to Relax, What to See.

Where to Eat

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Basil's Restaurant
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    710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nicollet Island Inn Restaurant
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    95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jax Cafe
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    1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tavern On Grand
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    656 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 (map)

Where to Drink

  1. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Infinity Room
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    601 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    This sleek hotel lounge has all the glitz and glam of a hip-hop video.

  2. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average C C Club
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    2600 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

  3. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended 7 Street Entry
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    701 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

  4. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Martini Blu
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    615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    With sushi and martinis, this trendy nightspot in the Grand Hotel elevates the Minneapolis scene to a new level.

  5. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended O'Donovan's Irish Pub Llc
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    700 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sofitel Minneapolis
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    5601 W 78th St, Bloomington, MN 55439 (map)

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  2. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Saint Paul Hotel
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    350 Market St, St. Paul, MN 55102 (map)

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Grand Hotel Minneapolis
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    615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)

  4. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nicollet Island Inn
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    95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)

  5. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Marquette Hotel
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    710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)

Where to Relax

  1. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Revamp Makeover Salon & Spa
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    2910 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    Celebrity-watchers know that this salon has been featured on "Oprah" as the go-to place for Twin Cities makeovers.

  2. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shop At The Marsh
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    15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345 (map)

  3. 17 3 Star Rating: Average Juut Salonspa
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    2945 S Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

  4. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Refinery
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    321 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)

    This little spa's low profile and low prices make its high-quality services a sweet surprise.

  5. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Details Salon Inc
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    757 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116 (map)

What to See

  1. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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    2400 Third Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)

    A splendid, sprawling building that covers much ground--physically, chronologically and culturally.

  2. 21 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chain of Lakes
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    W Calhoun Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (map)

    Minneapolis' best-known lakes boast the Twin Cities' best human scenery.

  3. 22 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Minnesota State Capitol
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    75 Constitution Ave, St Paul, MN 55155 (map)

    Not just another pretty face, the stunning Capitol houses plenty of activity.

  4. 23 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Science Museum of Minnesota
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    120 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55102 (map)

  5. 24 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mall Of America
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    8100 24th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 (map)

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