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Gay Minneapolis

Minneapolis 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).

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Bars & Clubs

Gay 90's Minneapolis

Mega-mall of dance clubs
Downtown Minneapolis

The Saloon

Trendy bar with tons to do
Downtown Minneapolis

19 Bar

Classic pub for the younger LGBTQ+ crowd
Loring Park

LUSH Lounge & Theater

Drink, dine, dance, drag
St. Anthony Main

Camp Bar and Cabaret

Size really does matter
St. Paul

Black Hart Of Saint Paul

Something different every night
St. Paul

The Brass Rail Lounge

Cabaret acts and exotic dancers
Downtown Minneapolis

eagleBOLTbar

Casual gay dive for LGBTQ+ locals
Downtown Minneapolis
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Restaurants

Pivo Riverplace

Cute lunch spot by the river
St. Anthony Main

Hell's Kitchen Inc.

If Hell was staffed by cheeky servers carrying Bloody Marys...
Downtown Minneapolis

Bryant Lake Bowl

More than just a bowling alley
South Minneapolis

Brasa Premium Rotisserie

Tasty BBQ for a bargain
Warehouse District

Dunn Brothers Coffee

Popular local coffee chain
South Minneapolis

Midtown Global Market

Your one-stop shop for global goods
Uptown

Pizza Lucé Downtown

Post-game pizza
Warehouse District

Cafe Latte

Upscale cafeteria
St. Paul
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Hotels

Loews Minneapolis Hotel

City views and chic rooms
Downtown Minneapolis

The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Exceptional amenities with a local feel
Downtown Minneapolis

Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis West/ Minnetonka

Best of both worlds
Downtown Minneapolis

W Minneapolis - The Foshay

Roaring 20's meets modern cool
Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Downtown high-rise
Downtown Minneapolis

Millennium Minneapolis

Convenient downtown location
Downtown Minneapolis

Radisson Blu Mall of America

Walk to the Mall of America
South Minneapolis

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4 star downtown convenience
Downtown Minneapolis
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