Guidebook for Saint Paul
Food Scene
Black Sea
737 Snelling Ave NBest Middle-Eastern Food in the City at this little gem.
One of my favorite coffee shops just happens to be within walking distance. Serving Dogwood coffee and Indeed beer in a really well-designed space.
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Groundswell
1340 Thomas Ave WOne of my favorite coffee shops just happens to be within walking distance. Serving Dogwood coffee and Indeed beer in a really well-designed space.
The one and only. This remains our favorite pub in St. Paul. Great, original Juicy Lucies and cajun tots.
Here's a local hack: Happy hour every day from 2-5 includes 2.50 tots and 2.50 craft beers
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Blue Door Pub St. Paul
1811 Selby AveThe one and only. This remains our favorite pub in St. Paul. Great, original Juicy Lucies and cajun tots.
Here's a local hack: Happy hour every day from 2-5 includes 2.50 tots and 2.50 craft beers
If you like Ice cream and don't like paying an arm and a leg come to this classic Minnesota favorite.
A child size cone for under 4 bucks is almost un-finishable for two people.
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Nelson's Ice Cream
454 Snelling Ave SIf you like Ice cream and don't like paying an arm and a leg come to this classic Minnesota favorite.
A child size cone for under 4 bucks is almost un-finishable for two people.
Great late-night desserts and cool Grand Avenue atmosphere.
Hint: German chocolate + decaf
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Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveGreat late-night desserts and cool Grand Avenue atmosphere.
Hint: German chocolate + decaf
Amazing atmosphere and great coffee in the heart of Northeast.
Unfortunately, everyone knows it so try to go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
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Spyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEAmazing atmosphere and great coffee in the heart of Northeast.
Unfortunately, everyone knows it so try to go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Great pub with a great happy hour ($2.50 house beers!).
One of my favorites is the all you can eat fish on Fridays.
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Groveland Tap
1834 St Clair AveGreat pub with a great happy hour ($2.50 house beers!).
One of my favorites is the all you can eat fish on Fridays.
Cool atmosphere and good coffee.
There's plenty of seating, but if it's crowded or if you're looking for a quieter feel, the local bookshop downstairs will let you chill out in a chair there.
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Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave NCool atmosphere and good coffee.
There's plenty of seating, but if it's crowded or if you're looking for a quieter feel, the local bookshop downstairs will let you chill out in a chair there.
Looking for an excuse to check out Linden Hills, one of the nicest neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Make sure you hit Naviya's - the best Thai in the cities
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Naviya's Thai Brasserie
2812 W 43rd StLooking for an excuse to check out Linden Hills, one of the nicest neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Make sure you hit Naviya's - the best Thai in the cities
Great atmosphere. Coffee during the day, unique beer/wine in the evening.
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Common Roots Cafe
2558 Lyndale Ave SGreat atmosphere. Coffee during the day, unique beer/wine in the evening.
Essentials
Target
900 Nicollet MallYes, it has everything you might need.
Sightseeing
How can you put the State Fair into words? Maybe just saying "The best deep fried food on a stick you'll have all year!"
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Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave NHow can you put the State Fair into words? Maybe just saying "The best deep fried food on a stick you'll have all year!"
The longest stretch of Victorian homes in the world is Summit Avenue. Take a drive on a lazy Saturday afternoon and make sure to hit up Grand Avenue one block over for a meal!
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Summit Avenue
Summit AvenueThe longest stretch of Victorian homes in the world is Summit Avenue. Take a drive on a lazy Saturday afternoon and make sure to hit up Grand Avenue one block over for a meal!
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveBeautiful views of downtown Minneapolis and the river
Everything Else
Huge park that affords a natural, relaxed setting - even in the middle of the city.
During the winter they do "Music under Glass" in the conservatory which is pretty magical.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrHuge park that affords a natural, relaxed setting - even in the middle of the city.
During the winter they do "Music under Glass" in the conservatory which is pretty magical.
This is truly one of the great spaces in the Midwest. The best part? No one knows about it!
It's open as a remote workspace M-Th during the day . Just look at the pictures on their website!
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George Latimer Central Library
90 W 4th StThis is truly one of the great spaces in the Midwest. The best part? No one knows about it!
It's open as a remote workspace M-Th during the day . Just look at the pictures on their website!
This magical little park is a step back in time. Surrounded by giant, historic restored mansions, you'll forget that you're right next to downtown in its peaceful setting.
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Irvine Park
251 Walnut StThis magical little park is a step back in time. Surrounded by giant, historic restored mansions, you'll forget that you're right next to downtown in its peaceful setting.
Who knew that in 30 minutes you could be surrounded by nature, swimming in a quiet river surrounded by huge bluffs?
Afton is great for hiking, swimming, camping, and quiet!
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Afton State Park
6959 Peller Ave SWho knew that in 30 minutes you could be surrounded by nature, swimming in a quiet river surrounded by huge bluffs?
Afton is great for hiking, swimming, camping, and quiet!
Drinks & Nightlife
With the craft beer scene exploding in the Twin Cities, where does one even begin?
I say, start at Indeed. This beer will be some of the best you've had- the Sweet Yamma Jamma in the fall is best!
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Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveWith the craft beer scene exploding in the Twin Cities, where does one even begin?
I say, start at Indeed. This beer will be some of the best you've had- the Sweet Yamma Jamma in the fall is best!
Bored? Take a little walk over to Blackstack Brewing Company. This new St. Paul Brewery has a number of interesting taps in a pleasantly redone industrial setting.
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BlackStack Brewing
755 Prior Ave NBored? Take a little walk over to Blackstack Brewing Company. This new St. Paul Brewery has a number of interesting taps in a pleasantly redone industrial setting.
Arts & Culture
Discount movies in a great neighborhood's historic theater
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Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SDiscount movies in a great neighborhood's historic theater
I'm a sucker for classic art and soft lighting. The MIA is free and amazing.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SI'm a sucker for classic art and soft lighting. The MIA is free and amazing.
Shopping
Once the trendy, hipster/punk haven, Uptown has gentrified quite a bit. However it is still where many post-college 20-somethings spend their days
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Uptown
Once the trendy, hipster/punk haven, Uptown has gentrified quite a bit. However it is still where many post-college 20-somethings spend their days