Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Minneapolis is fortunate to have many diverse neighborhoods in which to call home. Learn neighborhood names and boundaries with the neighborhood map. A few Minneapolis neighborhoods are highlighted below:
Linden Hills - Nestled between the South shores of Lake Calhoun and the West side of Lake Harriet in Southwest Minneapolis is a neighborhood unique unto its self. Often referred to as "a small town in the City" Linden Hills represents the ideal in urban living. See Homes Currently for Sale in Linden Hills!
Northeast - Northeast Minneapolis, sometimes referred to as Nordeast, includes the oldest neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River across from downtown Minneapolis. See Homes Currently for Sale in Northeast Minneapolis!
Whittier/Nicollet Ave - Follow your stomach to Eat Street! Diverse and delicious, it’s where East meets West, North meets South and the Upper Midwest gets a good Chile Relleno, Szechwan Wonton, Spanakopita or Wiener Schnitzel.
The Minneapolis School District is the largest district in the state. Find out what schools are available in each neighborhood, or enroll your children on-line.
Tour the city and get a flavor of its different neighborhoods, parks, and waterways on the Grand Rounds. Whether driving, bicycling or walking, there are over 50 miles to explore on the Grand Rounds Senic Byway, which includes seven distinct districts to experience.
Minneapolis is known for its chain of lakes, providing this urban city with direct links to nature. There are over 13 miles of trails to experience, but if you have always wondered how far that walk around the lake is, this handy reference of bicycle / walking path distances will help you plan your next outing. Here is a short list of things to do on the Chain of Lakes loop:
- Enjoy lakeside paths for exercise and relaxation
- Canoe for nearly two miles from Lake Calhoun to Brownie Lake
- Search for the marker at the site of the area's first schoolhouse or Cloudman's village.
- Step back 50 years in time and ride the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
- Listen to live music at the Lake Harriet Bandshell
- Visit the Bird Sanctuary, Rose Gardens and Peace Gardens near Lake Harriet
Plan your next walk or bicycle ride with this map of bike and walking trails.
Do you have a Four Legged Friend who longs to run free? Try one of these Off-Leash parks! Your dog will love you for it!
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.”
Built within the ruins of a National Historic Landmark — the Washburn A Mill — the museum provides a multi-sensory, interactive journey. The story of flour milling — and its impact on Minneapolis, the nation and the world — comes to life through the eight-story Flour Tower and other hands-on exhibits.
Mill City Museum is the latest addition to the Minnesota Historical Society’s network of museums and historic sites.
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