There are 35+ unique and memorable restaurants that are walking distance from the property that span the spectrum of culinary options. Here is just a sample. 

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)

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 yearThe 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

Minneapolis has world class art institutes and museums that covers every creative expression from painting, sculpture and architecture, to photography, videos, digital art and literary arts. Both the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture garden are easily accessible via a scenic walk through Loring Park

The Walker Art Center – Wednesday-Sunday 10-5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden – Free, open everyday.

MIA/Minnesota Institute of Arts – Tuesday-Sunday 10-5pm, closed Monday.

TMORA Museum of Russian Art Museum – Monday-Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.

American Swedish Institute – Tuesday-Sunday 10-4pm, closed Monday.

Bakken Museum – Tuesday-Sunday 10-4pm, closed Monday.

Featuring a sweeping panoramic view of downtown Minneapolis, the Fireside Lounge on floors 21 and 22 may be rented by LGE residents for an owner-sponsored event. The lounge and adjacent rooftop deck are alsot open to homeowners for use when not reserved for an event. A complete kitchen is available, including dishes, silverware, glassware, cups and wine glasses. 

The Entertainment Center on the first-floor features wi-fi connection, television/DVD viewing area, pool table, bar and game tables, restrooms, a free lending library, puzzles and daily newspapers, including the New York Times.   

With strength and cardio machines alongside a sauna, hot tub, and pool, the fitness center provides a complete workout and spa-like retreat in one.Heated, secure, underground parking is available for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Car wash and charging stations for EV cars are also provided.  

There are three guest rooms and one guest suite be reserved through the office for homeowner guests. Guest parking is free and plentiful.

An excellent, well-equipped workshop area on Level B is available to all homeowners. The workshop offers tools and space to build small projects, refinish wood, quilt, construct picture frames, sculpt, fill planters, or find just the nail, screw or scrap of wood you need.

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.

Minneapolis offers many worship options that span every form of religion and faith.  A wide array of higher education options is also available including public and private universities, liberal arts colleges, and specialized institutions.

Christian Churches
Basilica of Saint Mary
St. Olaf Catholic Church

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church

Jewish Synagogues
Temple Isreal
Shir Tikvah Synagogue
Congregation Bais Yisroel

Muslim Mosques
Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center
An-Nur Mosque
Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque

Higher Education Institutions

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Metropolitan State University
Dunwoody College of Technology
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis College of Art and Design