Twin Gay Cities: Minneapolis & St. Paul

Minneapolis and its nearby neighbor St. Paul are getting the recognition they deserve, together, as a mini gay mecca. Historically it was one of the first to adopt bans on antigay discrimination, and the legacy has born fruit, so to speak, in a burgeoning gay scene. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi river, there isn't a specifically gay neighborhood here but you'll find gay and lesbian folk scattered throughout. Queer nightlife is concentrated in the downtown area. And be sure to get a car--you'll need one to get around and to make that trip to the Mall of America (we know you can't resist).

All Bars & Clubs By Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis (5) St. Paul (3) Loring Park (2) St. Anthony Main (1) Warehouse District (1) See all neighborhoods...

Minneapolis Eagle "Do not waste your time" TR - 48/M Gladius Bar "Cute space & cute guys" MPLSguy16 - 23/M

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All Restaurants By Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis (4) South Minneapolis (4) Warehouse District (4) Loring Park (2) St. Anthony Main (1) See all neighborhoods...

Hell's Kitchen "Awesome!" vfxbear - 39/M Hell's Kitchen "Awesome Breakfast Joint" DrJRobinson - 31/M

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All Hotels By Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis (10)

Radisson Plaza Minneapolis "Couldn't Get Any Better!" Mpls3000 - 31/F Crowne Plaza Hotel "Wow! " has2bf2f - 39/F

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All Shops By Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis (3) Uptown (3) South Minneapolis (2)

Rate It Cockpit Project South Minneapolis - 2321 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN Rate It Design Collective Uptown - 1311 26th St W, Minneapolis, MN Rate It DreamHaven Books South Minneapolis - 2301 E 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN

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All Arts & Culture By Neighborhood: Uptown (3) Loring Park (2) Warehouse District (2) Downtown Minneapolis (1) St. Paul (1) See all neighborhoods...

Rate It 20% Theatre Company 5152 Aldrich Ave N, Minneapolis, MN Rate It Bedlam Theatre Warehouse District - 1501 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN Rate It Brave New Workshop Uptown - 2605 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

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All Gyms & Spas By Neighborhood: Warehouse District (2) Loring Park (1)

Rate It 501FIT Warehouse District - 2736 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN Rate It Life Time Fitness 5225 Cedar Lake Rd, St. Louis Park, MN Rate It StayFit Athletic Club Loring Park - 1300 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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All Organizations By Neighborhood: South Minneapolis (1) St. Paul (1)

Rate It Central Minnesota Gay & Bisexual Group P.O. Box 7597, St. Cloud, MN Rate It Gay and Lesbian Amateur Sports Society Rate It Man2Man University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

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