You’re in the middle of it. The heart of downtown. And lucky for you it’s not all office buildings and government centers. The Central business District has high quality dining options, a thriving nightlife that includes a whole block of theater venues, and of course the famous skyway system that’ll make you forget all about the subzero temperature outside. Conveniently, some of downtown’s best hotels are here in the thick of it, meaning many days of amusement can be planned without stepping a toe into a car.

Downtown Easts rapid residential and entertainment transformation, along with the opening of the new U.S. Bank Stadium, makes this neighborhood one of the most exciting areas of the expanding downtown. Numerous eateries, entertainment options, a marquee park with a healthy grouping of new condos have turned this corner of downtown into a thriving neighborhood.

Venture on the northern outskirts of downtown Minneapolis and you’ll stumble upon “Northloop” or “the Warehouse District.” The two terms are used interchangeably in reference to pretty much everything north and west of 1st Avenue North. This melting pot of trendy shops and innovative restaurants has transformed warehouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and created a vibrant neighborhood that is continually growing. It’s an area with a bustling nightlife, where you’ll find a lively crowd after a concert or a game looking to extend the night just a little bit longer.

The Mill District has re-emerged as the historical and cultural center of Minneapolis. Many of the original flour mills have been saved and renovated into elegant loft homes and office spaces. The fortified ruins of the once largest mill in the world, has been transformed into the cornerstone of the Mill City Museum.

Nestled along the Mississippi River, Northeast Minneapolis extends far back into a thriving industrial oasis. The area is an embodiment of old meets new - perfectly combined into a melting pot of change and preservation where cobblestone streets meet newly paved roads. New businesses, often local, open their doors next to historic shops and businesses while residential neighborhoods continue to grow as a city-wide hot spot for calling home. Wherever you go you will never be far from a restaurant, brewery and/or distillery. With a food and drink scene as innovative and diverse as the generations that live there, Northeast is prime for spending your free time in - morning, noon and night.

Loring Park is best known for housing some of our biggest festivals. You'll find the Twin Cities Gay Pride Festival and Rock the Garden in June, Loring Park Art Fair in July, and Holidazzle in late November and early December. When a festival isn't taking over, you can find foodies swooning over the trendy eateries just outside the park, people strolling through the Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center, and Convention-goers popping in and out of the Convention Center. Loring Park is where mellow meets trendy, and it's the best kept secret in the city.

Made famous in Prince's song "Uptown", the area surrounding Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis is a youthful fusion of global cuisine, local retail, and lively nightlife with nature rooted just beyond the bustling main intersection. Block by block you'll find multitudes of restaurants, bars and shops while walking a little further will bring you to Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun), the largest fixture in the city's Chain of Lakes. A favorite for rooftop brunch fans, Uptown will not disappoint.