Things to Do in Downtown West, Minneapolis

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.

First AvenueConcert Hall
Dakota Jazz ClubLive Music
Minnesota OrchestraTheater

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Top things to do in Downtown West

First Avenue
★ 4.7 · 4.9k
Concert Hall· $$★
nightclub and music venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Minnesota Orchestra
★ 4.9 · 2.9k
Theater
Cube-filled auditorium, known for its acoustics, hosting diverse concerts for grown-ups & kids.
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Orpheum Theatre
★ 4.6 · 5.5k
Theater
Opened in 1921, this restored, 2,579-seat theater offers Broadway musicals, concerts & other events.
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Nicollet Mall
★ 4.3 · 1.5k
Shopping Mall
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 3 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown West

Dakota Jazz Club
★ 4.7 · 2.1k
Live Music· $$
Intimate cabaret venue with live music every night, plus a full-service American restaurant & bar.
Mon–Thu
5:30 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun
5:30 PM – 9 PM
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Lyon's Pub
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Pub· $20–30
Quaint, English-style tavern offering tap beers, pub grub, TVs & a weekend dance floor.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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Manny's Steakhouse
★ 4.6 · 4.1k
Steakhouse· $100+
Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.
Mon–Thu
7 AM – 9 PM
Fri
7 AM – 10 PM
Sat
7 AM – 10 PM
Sun
7 AM – 9 PM
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Murray's Restaurant and Cocktail
★ 4.7 · 2.1k
Steakhouse· $100+
Classic upscale steakhouse serving prime cuts & signature cocktails in stylish surrounds since 1946.
Mon
4 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 1:30 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
4 PM – 8:30 PM
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Prohibition
★ 4.3 · 722
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar offering views of the skyline from the 27th floor of the W Hotel.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 11 PM
Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
Closed
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The Butcher's Tale
★ 4.7 · 943
Restaurant· $100+
Woodsy-chic restaurant with an expansive patio serving elevated surf & turf, plus craft cocktails.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
5 PM – 8:30 PM
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