Offbeat Finds
By Stephanie Davila, Citysearch Contributor
Tired of frequenting the same old hangouts? Walk on the wild side with zany bars, outlandish eateries and uncanny museums of all kinds with our list of the Twin Cities' treasures that offer a few surprises.
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Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
2519 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Scoot into a vinyl booth and chow down on favorites like tater tots, pulled-pork sandwiches and pickle roll-ups. -
Hell's Kitchen
89 S 10th St, Minneapolis, MN
A bed-headed waitstaff, still in their pajamas, serves up gourmet breakfast and lunch at this popular downtown establishment. -
Chino Latino
2916 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
This hot spot offers odd Mexican and Asian fusion cuisine like a whole suckling pig and Weed Eater vegetarian sushi. -
Town Talk Diner
2707 1/2 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Pop in late night and wash down jazzed-up soda shop standards with PBR or the bourbon-infused Monkey Business malt.
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Kitty Cat Klub
315 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
This chic Dinkytown bar resembles a well-heeled women's estate sale with jewel-toned velvet sofas and oddball cat statues. -
Brit's Pub
1110 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Travel across the Atlantic without leaving the city. Dine on fish-and-chips, then hit the roof for lawn bowling. -
Eli's Bar & Grill
1225 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
After a night at the Orpheum, enjoy suds and grub in this favorite stop on booming Hennepin Avenue.
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Chambers Hotel
901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Reserve the Rock Star suite at this boutique art hotel and be inspired by obscure paintings and contemporary sculptures.
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Covington Inn Bed & Breakfast
100 Harriet Island Rd B3, St Paul, MN
Formerly a tugboat, this quaint yet luxurious five-room hotel is now permanently anchored on the Mississippi River.
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Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN
A blend of art and architecture, this metallic museum is a city landmark and stopping point for contemporary art enthusiasts. -
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This funky museum features pieces by legends like Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso, plus a zany sculpture garden. -
Paisley Park Studios
7801 Audubon Pkwy, Chanhassen, MN
Drive by Prince's world-renown recording studio, which occasionally throws unannounced public concerts and parties.
