Best Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
Minneapolis has 8 neighborhood guides with 89 curated places. Compare them, then plan each day around one or two nearby areas.
Compare 8 neighborhood guides with 89 curated places, then plan each day around one or two nearby areas.
Downtown West16 curated places with local context, food, drinks, and sights.
Holland9 curated places with local context, food, drinks, and sights.
Longfellow11 curated places with local context, food, drinks, and sights.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Downtown West
16 curated places
The heart of Minneapolis, featuring high-rise office buildings and landmarks like the Foshay Tower and IDS Center. The area is walkable and offers a mix of business and leisure, with access to the Mississippi River nearby.
Top picks: First Avenue · Dakota Jazz Club · Brit's Pub
Holland
9 curated places
Sits in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts & Brew District, just one block from Grumpy's NE and the award-winning Southeast Asian street food restaurant Hai Hai. Central Ave NE and University Ave NE are the main borders, with various attractions along the way.
Top picks: Firefighters Hall and Museum · findfurnish · Walden Coffee
Longfellow
11 curated places
A community with agri-industrial properties and residential areas, bordering expansive parkland. It contains the Longfellow House, a replica of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's home, and several independent businesses like Trylon Microcinema and Moon Palace Books.
Top picks: Moon Palace Books · Himalayan Restaurant · Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore
Marcy-Holmes
9 curated places
Minneapolis's oldest neighborhood, occupying the east bank of the Mississippi between downtown and the University of Minnesota.
Top picks: Al's Breakfast · Stone Arch Bridge · The Book House
Nicollet Island/East Bank
14 curated places
A gentrifying area across the Mississippi River from Downtown Minneapolis, with shopping complexes and upscale condominiums. It contains Nicollet Island Inn and The Herbivorous Butcher.
Top picks: The Herbivorous Butcher · Surdyks · Patisserie 46
North Loop
10 curated places
Historic warehouses transformed into trendy lofts, with a mix of boutiques, coffee shops, and top-rated restaurants like Spoon and Stable and Bar La Grassa. It's also close to Target Field and the scenic trails along the Mississippi River.
Top picks: Wild Witchery Co. · Sidewalk Harp · Minneapolis Farmers Market
Uptown
8 curated places
Centers around the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street, featuring a mix of shops and dining options. It's a lively area with access to nearby parks and the shores of Bde Maka Ska.
Top picks: The Breakfast Club MPLS · Magers & Quinn Booksellers · Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
Whittier
12 curated places
Diverse restaurants, coffee shops, and Asian markets along Nicollet Avenue. It's also home to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Children's Theatre Company.
Top picks: Electric Fetus · Minneapolis Institute of Art · Nightingale
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