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Minneapolis Area Attractions

The Depot Minneapolis is situated next to the beautiful waters of the Mississippi River. As a part of the city of Minneapolis’ riverfront revitalization program, this area of Washington Avenue has been growing and prospering. New restaurants, like Matty B’s and Wasabi and Cue, keep the area alive with new flavors and fun atmospheres. However, the classics, like Grumpy’s and Maxwell’s, still pack their seats at lunch, happy hour and dinner times. The concierge or front desk will be able to point you in the direction of their favorite local hangouts – new and classic.

Two blocks from The Depot Minneapolis, the new Guthrie Theatre offers a full service restaurant and bar in addition to a world-renown theatre. Known to many as the Minne-“Apple”, Minneapolis is a leader in theatre in the Midwest. The Guthrie is just one of many theatres in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. For more information about the regions theatres, check out www.Minneapolis.com/theater.

An attraction for all ages, Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis, recognized across the nation and around the world as “Mill City.”

Downtown Minneapolis is just steps away from the front door of The Depot. From nightclubs to your favorite restaurants to unique local spots, the downtown area is constantly abuzz with activity. Their website is a comprehensive list of cultural events, bars, clubs, restaurants, shops, entertainment options, and more. See www.downtownMinneapolis.com for all the details.

Across the Mississippi River from The Depot is the quaint section of Minneapolis referred to as St. Anthony Main. From a movie theatre to unique shops and dining and drinking venues to segway tours of the historic part of the city, this area has a lot to offer the business traveler or the vacationer. From The Depot, St. Anthony Main is just a short drive or a lovely stroll across the Stone Arch Bridge. Visit www.saintanthonymain.com for details about what other surprises await you at St. Anthony Main.

Enjoy an interactive, and multi-sensory journey at the Historic Mill City Museum

What you choose to do on your next stay with us is completely up to you. However, we at The Depot Minneapolis encourage you to ask us if you have questions; we’d love to point you in the right direction. Most importantly, we want you to enjoy your stay and the sights and sounds Minneapolis has to offer.

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