Book Your Hotel Online
Or call 800.620.1958 - Search for flights and car rentals, too. Best hotel rates guaranteed.
Insider Guide: Lisa Goodman
With infinite knowledge of Minneapolis, Ward 7 Council Member Lisa Goodman knows the best spots to see and be seen.
Great Places in Minneapolis to go with your dog:
- Loring Park Dog Park. The most beautiful urban dog park in the country. Great location, view, ground cover and seating for both people and dogs.
- Urbanimal pet shop. A great selection of toys, collars, leashes and treats to bring home for your pet.
- Bar Lurcat. A spectacular outdoor patio which makes for a great place for dogs to dine with their owners. Great view of Loring Park, the Walker Art Center and downtown. My dog loves the French Fries.
- Chambers and Ivy Hotels. Both don't only allow but encourage and accommodate dogs overnight. They even provide special dog beds and treats.
- Downtown Dogs. If you need dog daycare, boarding or grooming while on a longer visit, this is the best place in town. It has 15,000 plus square feet of play space, so much space for so much fun. A rest hour may be required for tired pups.
A few more of Lisa's favorites:
Favorite restaurant: Nick and Eddie on Loring Park. Great food, amazing space, and proud, local chefs and owners.
Favorite place to shop for clothes and accessories: I will go out of my way for Judith McGrann and Friends, the best shop for clothing, gifts and accessories in town (St. Louis Park).
Best local bargan: Happy Hour at Rossi's. Two-for-one drinks, perfect French Fries and mini tuna burgers and hamburgers for $5.00.
Idea of a night on the town: Drinks at the Chambers Gorilla Bar, dinner at Eli's on Hennepin and some jazz at the Dakota.
Favorite characteristic about the people or culture of Minneapolis: The strong feelings about the importance of our built and natural environment makes Minneapolis a very special city.
Favorite annual event: Gay Pride Parade and Festival
Favorite Minnesota musician or performer: Connie Evingson, an amazing local jazz singer and musician.
Favorite neighborhood: Loring Park. One of the most wonderful inner-city downtown neighborhoods. The very diverse residents, high density housing choices, local bars and restaurants and beautiful park make this among the best neighborhoods in town.
