Picnic Planner
By Molly Priesmeyer, Twin Cities Editor
Create a perfect picnic with a basketful of goodies from these Twin Cities restaurants and grocers.
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Byerly's
3777 Park Center Blvd, St Louis Park, MN
Fill your cart with gourmet goodies for the ultimate spread. -
Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria
211 Seventh St W, St Paul, MN
Call ahead for pizzas, and pick up everything else when you're there. -
D'Amico & Sons
2210 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Bring your laid-back meal to a higher level with this savory fare. -
Shorty & Wags Chicken Wings and Ribs
3753 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Don't forget to pack wet naps. You'll need them after eating this food. -
Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1432 W 31st St, Minneapolis, MN
One of the best restaurants in town, Lucia’s also offers lighter and less expensive to-go fare. -
Surdyk's
303 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This deli, cheese and wine shop turns your everyday picnic into a European vacation. -
Gigi's Cafe
822 W 36th St, Minneapolis, MN
Grab some sandwiches tarts, empenadas and scrumptious desserts from this South Minneapolis café. -
Holy Land Bakery, Grocery and Deli
2513 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Turn your picnic into a Greek affair with grape leaves, hummus, pita and more from this favorite deli.
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Baker Park Reserve
2301 County Rd 19, Maple Plain, MN
A 2,700-acre oasis on Lake Independence, with a golf course, tons of trails and a neat playground for kids. -
Chain of Lakes
W Calhoun Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis' best-known lakes boast the Twin Cities' best human scenery. -
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St Paul, MN
Miles of green space with a golf course, flower gardens and a free zoo. -
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN
Prized by serious bird-watchers, beginning snowboarders and discriminating jungle gym aficionados. -
Minnehaha Park and Falls
4801 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
A 171-acre regional park best known for its massive and impressive falls. -
Theodore Wirth Park
1339 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
A 500-acre park with great lake views, close to colorful wildflowers and green fairways.
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Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Come for the bowling, stay for the food and entertainment. -
The Park at MOA
5000 Center Ct, Bloomington, MN
Located at the Mall of America, this indoor amusement park features both tame family-friendly rides and thrilling attractions. -
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This destination museum is known for its exhibits and its own collection of famous works of modern art.
