Girls’ Getaway Guide | Minneapolis

Minneapolis is as mighty as the Mighty Mississippi River it’s located on and gives visitors and locals alike the chance for urban adventures. Make memories with your girlfriends on a Midwest Girls’ Getaway in Minneapolis.

Stay in Minneapolis

Located in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, book your stay with Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites. With its stellar location, you and your group will be a short walk away from a multitude of restaurants and nightlife. Consider booking a fireplace suite complete with two double beds, a sofa bed and fireplace.

Shopping in Minneapolis

When it comes to shopping, embrace local at these three women’s boutiques. Parc offers ethical and sustainable fashion in its boutique in Downtown Minneapolis. Right around the corner is Statement Boutique where you can “Make Your Statement,” which offers local jewelry and fashion-froward women’s clothing and designs. Finally, shop at the sunny Les Sol shop where they boast “get-out-of-bed-and-tackle-life-with-a-smile-and-passion” vibes with their lifestyle boutique.

Dine in Minneapolis

Brunch in Minneapolis is not complete without a visit to The Hen House Eatery. With a breakfast cocktail menu, grab a Pancake Shot, complete with an OJ chaser and bacon, or a pitcher of Breakfast Sangria. Breakfast is served all day, so feel free to roll in after noon if that’s your style. If you’re still thirsty, go to Surly Brewing Co., the largest and one of the most popular breweries in the Midwest. This 15-year-old brewery is for craft beer enthusiasts and newbies alike. With a beer hall serving beers like “Gimme S’more Darkness” and “Serpents in the Garden,” it’s no wonder their philosophy is: “Really, it’s better poured than spoken or written” ­– the beer speaks for itself.

Dine with your sophisticated group at Spoon and Stable in North Loop. The restaurant is in what was once a horse stable, back in 1906. Nosh on award-winning cuisine by James Beard chef, Gavin Kaysen. The culinary style is a mix of the Midwest meets French – guaranteeing a unique dinner you and your group won’t forget.

After dinner, grab drinks at Union Rooftop Bar and Grill, the only year-round glass enclosed heated rooftop in Minnesota, with amazing views of the Downtown Minneapolis skyline. As the night goes on, go to Psycho Suzi’s, a retro tiki bar and local watering hole with all the cool drinks and good times.

To-Do in Minneapolis

During the day, take a stroll at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and enjoy art and the outdoors simultaneously. The garden is free and has welcomed millions of visitors since 1988. At night, check out the Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, a vintage bowling alley with an 85-seat theater with a past lineup of performances including Emmy winner Maile Flanagan, David Harris, and more. It’s a nostalgic experience that’ll be sure to entertain your group.