The Neighborhood
A sanctuary in the heart of the city. Loring Green East is just steps from world-class theaters, acclaimed restaurants, premier sports venues and vibrant downtown life. This is city living at its best!
Restaurants
There are 35+ unique and memorable restaurants that are walking distance from the property that span the spectrum of culinary options. Few of our favorites include:
Steakhouse – Manny’s, Murray’s, Ruth’s Chris, the Butcher’s Tale, PS Steak, 801 Chop House
Seafood – Oceanaire
Casual – Cardamom, Barrio, The News Room, Devil’s Advocate, Chipotle, Starbucks, Five Guys, Roti, Potbelly, Caribou
Breakfast – Hell’s Kitchen, The Hen House, Keys Café, Prairie Kitchen and Bar, Nicollet Diner
Pizza - Pizza Luce, Boludo, Wrecktangle, Red Rabbit, Dominos
World Cuisine – The Local, Kieran’s (Irish), Brits (UK), Chloe (French), Dancing Ganesha (Indian), Lotus (Vietnamese), Gai Noi (Laotian), Fhima’s (Moroccan/Mediterranean), Zelo and Buca di Beppo (Italian) and Lumi (Turkish, Greek, Italian)
Sports
MInneapolis is home to professional and college level sports venues that are walking distance from Loring Green East. Skol!
Target Field – Twins baseball
Target Center – Lynx and Timberwolves basketball
US Bank Stadium – Vikings football
Huntington Bank Stadium – University of Minnesota Football
Loring Park – Tennis, pickle ball, shuffleboard and basketball
Theater & Music
Theater and Music
We are surrounded by world class theater and music which is either walking distance or a close drive.
The Walker Art Center – Just across the park from Loring Green East is the Walker Art Center. An essential experience for the culturally curious! In addition to visual arts, the Walker showcases theater, dance, film, and other multidisciplinary programs from around the world.
Hennepin Arts – Operating the State, Orpheum, Pantages and Cowles theaters featuring national and local acts, Broadway plays, musicals and dance.
The Guthrie Theater – A leading repertory theater in an iconic building, the Guthrie offers a wide range of productions throughout the year.
Orchestra Hall – Mere steps from Loring Green East is Orchestra Hall, home of the Minnesota Orchestra. The Orchestra presents nearly 200 classical, pops and jazz concerts annually.
The Dakota – The Twin Cities finest jazz club is located a block away from Loring Green East. This Intimate cabaret venue featuring a variety of live music from jazz and world music to americana and progressive rock. (And the food sizzles as much as the music!)
First Avenue – The epicenter for world renowned national and local musical acts
The Armory – An historic downtown landmark now hosts blockbuster concerts, EDM festivals, and large-scale events in a soaring, industrial-chic space.
The Fillmore - Presents national touring bands, indie favorites, and up-and-coming artists in a rock-club atmosphere.
The Fine Line – Hosts influential and emerging national and local musical acts
Friends of Loring Park – Free outdoor concerts in the summer
Parks Trails & Green Space
There are many opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors close to the property. Our backyard opens (via a secure gate) onto the Loring Greenway which connects Nicollet Mall to Loring Park!
Loring Greenway – A city gem featuring café tables, grass and green spaces, playgrounds, water features and free community herbs if our greenhouse supply is limited
Loring Park – Festivals in summer, movies in the park, flower garden, tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard, playgrounds and kiddie pool, basketball hoops and occasional fireworks
Peavey Plaza – A plaza featuring amphitheater-style seating oriented around a sunken plaza which also serves as a pool basin with cascading and spraying fountains, lawn terraces, and many sculptural objects
Nicollet Mall –Activities vary by day of the week – food trucks, games, pop-up shops, music and festivals
Minneapolis Farmers’ Market – Century-old daily market for vendors selling dairy produce, plants & flowers from surrounding farms
Mill City Farmers’ Market –Saturday marketplace open for local produce, art, live music & kids’ activities
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and St Anthony Falls–The St. Anthony Falls area has attracted people for years for its religious significance, economic power, and great beauty The National River and Recreation area is the only national park site dedicated exclusively to the Mississippi River.