Welcome to Downtown Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, “downtown” is a shorthand for the five distinct neighborhoods surrounding the urban business center. It’s where you go to see a sports game or a show. It’s the vibrant, vibey center of the city, smack dab on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Take a closer look at every corner of the downtown core below by scouring our complete guides to each one-of-a-kind district. We also have a wealth of semi-related stories on everything from exceptional restaurants — some downtown, and some a short drive away — to essential live events and limited theater runs.
Neighborhood Guides
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds live
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's production of "Grease" / Credit: Dan Norman
A couple toasts their tropical cocktails at Hai Hai / Credit: Paul Vincent
Courtesy of Minnesota Timberwolves
Woman looking at an exhibit at All My Relations Gallery / All My Relations Gallery
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