The Neighborhood
A sanctuary in the heart of the city. Loring Green East is just steps from world-lclass 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 Delivery - Pizza Luce, Boludo, Wrecktangle, Red Rabbit, Dominos
Ethnic – 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
There are both professional and college level sports venues that are walking distance from the property so you can get your fix for live sports.
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 – 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
Local Arenas including US Bank Stadium and Target Center: host major concerts and evens throughout the year
The Guthrie – Leading repertory theater with wide ranging professional offerings
Children’s Theater Company – The country’s leading theater for children that creates theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire
Jungle Theater – Creates bold, resonant productions that challenge, entertain, and spark conversation
The Ordway Center– Is a leading performing arts center that is home to a variety of performances that encompass opera, Broadway musicals, concerts, dance, and vocal artists
Comedy Clubs – Brave New Workshop, Acme Comedy Company and The Comedy Corner Underground
Orchestra Hall – Home of the Minnesota Orchestra
The Dakota – Intimate cabaret venue featuring a variety of live music from jazz and world music to americana and progressive rock
First Avenue – The epicenter for world renowned national and local musical acts
The Armory – An historic downtown landmark now hosting 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 Areaand 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.