GUIDE TO MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

Reasons to go to Minneapolis right now:

1. Burgers with cheese inside of them called a Jucy Lucy.

2. Bike paths all over the city, separate from the roads.

3. A waterfall in the middle of the city (Minnehaha Falls).

4. Tons of places to see great art (see below).

ART ART ART:

The Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin
I think the Walker has the most interesting collections of contemporary art I've ever seen, hands down (sorry MOMA, the Henry, Yerba Buena, PS1). In addition to that their special exhibits are great, the building was designed by Herzog & de Meuron, and their bookshop is top notch.
www.walkerart.org

Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 Washington Ave. South
A great resource for book artists, MCBA has a gallery, studio workshop
space, and a shop.
www.mnbookarts.org
While you're there be sure to go next door to:

Big Brain Comics 1027 Washington Ave. South
An awesome comic book and zine shop. Look for King Mini comics!
www.avs-inc.com/bbc.jpg

Ox-Op Gallery 1111Washington Ave. South
A small gallery dedicated to the Juxtapoz crew and friends.
Be sure to stop by in December for Mark Mothersbough's show.
www.ox-op.com

Soo Visual Arts 2640 Lyndale Ave. South
A cool gallery with always about 3 different artists showing.
I like their shop with handmade arts & crafts best.
www.soovac.org

Robot Love 2648 Lyndale Ave. South
Toys galore! If collectible art toys are your thing, this is a definite stop.
www.robotlove.biz

Nye's Polanaise 112 East Hennepin
A Polish supperclub/martini lounge, complete with a piano player, gigantic red booths and a multiple dining rooms. I'm not sure what was up with the jam band playing in the adjacent room but this spot definitely has an unusual atmosphere.
www.nyespolonaise.com