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    Midtown Global Market

    Midtown Global Market

    4.3(285 reviews)
    4.3 miPhillips, Powderhorn
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    I love Midtown Global Market with all of my heart. I went…read morelast Friday for the first time in a while and have already been back 2 times already since then (it's now Monday). Midtown Global Market has been such a staple in my life. It does such a good job of having food options from so many cultures and parts of the world. The food is reasonably priced and the workers are all so kind and knowledgable. Beyond just food, there is a huge selection of art, groceries, clothing, and more. MGM has always felt like the ideal of what Minneapolis is and can be. I am sad to see a lot of booths closed right now. My heart aches for my neighbors and community. I hope (and know) that MGM can bounce back and continue to be a place of diverse community. Love MGM always.

    I feel like it used to be much livelier years ago. I went this year to Volunteer and noticed a lot…read moreof places were vacant/closed. Seems like they are trying to bring people back by hosting more events (they've always had events but really pushing for the community to out). They still have some decent food options. Sad about Slice closing before I had to a chance to check them out. Still a few shops and produce vendors. I was born and raised for a bit in South Mpls and I find this area to be a bit challenging sometimes especially with them narrowing Lake Street down to single lanes. Makes me avoid the area as a whole. Definitely not MGM fault but generally unfortunate. You do have to pay for parking, ramp or metered. Or you could be lucky and find a spot around the neighborhood and walk over.

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    Midtown Global Market - Seating available to eat

    Seating available to eat

    Midtown Global Market - Parking lot main entry. The global market is inside the beautiful 1920s era former Sears department store bldg.

    Parking lot main entry. The global market is inside the beautiful 1920s era former Sears department store bldg.

    Midtown Global Market - Market

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    Prince Tribute Mural

    Prince Tribute Mural

    4.8(11 reviews)
    0.8 miNortheast

    The Prince Tribute Mural isnt hard to find, I put the address into GPS and found with no issues…read more Its located in a weird location, backside of Sencha Tea, use this address to find. Located at the corner of 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue. I parked on the side of the street for a few minutes. The artist did an amazing job of Prince, it very detailed. I agree that it was a bit appalling to see a trash can in front of the mural. It wasn't a good look at all. But, yes its worth the stop to see this beautiful mural. I cropped the dumpster out of my picture, there is no way I could post that dumpster. The artist is a local and deserves all the glory!

    This mural is on the backside of Sencha Tea Bar, and a vacant building. It overlooks a small…read moreparking lot. There is free street parking within a reasonable walking distance. I ended up parking in a nearby neighborhood, mainly because the address for the mural is wrong. You could probably also pull into the parking lot that the mural overlooks and get out to get a closer look too. The mural is the work of Rock ''CYFI'' Martinez, who painted it in 2016, just a few days after the singer's passing. He painted it as "a present to the city of Minneapolis." Prince Rogers Nelson is Minnesota's favorite son and not only has a few murals in the city, but across the country as well. This mural is in a bad spot if you ask me and is off of the beaten path with a dumpster sitting right in front of it. Also, the wall that the mural was painted on was not prepped very well. It has many discolorations and repairs. The mural depicts Prince's face, with his signature dove (when dove's cry) and his symbol, which he changed his name to at one point. It is a very detailed mural and is a very accurate depiction of the music legend. It is definitely worth a looksy if you are in the area. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions, such as the Minnesota Art Garden, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

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    Prince Tribute Mural
    Prince Tribute Mural
    Prince Tribute Mural

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    Minneapolis Skyway System

    Minneapolis Skyway System

    4.2(53 reviews)
    3.3 miDowntown Minneapolis

    The skyway system in Minneapolis is so very cool. With over 10 miles of connecting walkways, you…read moreare able to traverse all of downtown without ever stepping outside. It's a shame they close it on weekends. You can go from an office to a hotel, a restaurant to a convenience store, a sewing studio to a massage pop-up... I even saw connection to a church. It is very helpful to have a map. There are signs directing you where to go, but it can be kind of confusing if you don't know the streets/building names well. People are friendly and happy to provide directions. Whether you feel like a rat lost in a maze, or a productive ant part of a communal tunnel system, you have to admit this is a very unique method of transportation. Many other cities could benefit, but I can only imagine the cost and time it took to plan and build this. I did notice a number of vacant spaces inside the Skyway system, and I noticed that the streets of the city seem really quiet because so much activity is happening on the second floor. I hope that the city can invest in bringing small businesses to the skyway and keeping it open for locals and tourists alike.

    Downtown Minneapolis Skyway is an excellent way to get around the city area businesses,…read morehospitality, shopping, sports arenas, entertainment and banking. This walkway has it all! It's a great alternative to walking in the streets in extreme hot and cold weather. Very clean and temperature set just right anytime of the year. The map (see attached) will lead you to wherever you want to go. Connects and links you with hotels, buses and trains too! Great for walkers as you can put some serious steps in if you do the whole thing. Portions could be closed after hours or on weekends. You'll need to check the website to see what sections are open and timings.

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    Minneapolis Skyway System
    Minneapolis Skyway System
    Minneapolis Skyway System - They keep them clean!

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    They keep them clean!

    Stone Arch Bridge - View of the Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum, and skyline

    Stone Arch Bridge

    4.6(102 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown Minneapolis

    This former railroad bridge crosses the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown…read moreMinneapolis. It is the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi. This is the second oldest bridge on the river. It's now a pedestrian and bicycle bridge and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's a great place to visit for a walk. You can start at the Guthrie Theater or Mill City Museum, then head across the bridge to get breathtaking views of the downtown skyline, and end up in the neighborhood of St Anthony Main which has cobblestone roads and cute small businesses. I got the chance to see it and walk across it on a snowy December afternoon. It was gorgeous and I'd love to come back when it's warmer.

    Constructed between 1881 and 1883 in Minneapolis, MN as a railroad bridge, the stone arch bridge…read morewas converted in 1994 as a pedestrian/cycle bridge crossing the Mississippi River. It provides some great views of the old time milling operations in the area, as well as St Anthony Falls. It consists of 23 stone arches spanning 2,100 feet, and is the only stone arched bridge still on the Mississippi. It is on the National Register of Historic Places (1971) and is considered a National Historic Engineering Landmark. The entry from downtown would be via Mills Ruins Park. On my visit during mid March, there was still a lot of snow on the ground from a large snowfall a couple days before, and there was a path cleared, though to get better views on the river, some waterproof boots would have been handy.

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    Stone Arch Bridge - 3rd Avenue Bridge taken from Stone Arch

    3rd Avenue Bridge taken from Stone Arch

    Stone Arch Bridge - Stone arch bridge at night

    Stone arch bridge at night

    Stone Arch Bridge - Beautiful flowers

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    Beautiful flowers

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