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Minneapolis, United States
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Southeast Minneapolis is a district in Minneapolis. Although it isn't in the southeastern quadrant of Minneapolis, it is called "Southeast" because it is east of the Mississippi River and south of East Hennepin Avenue, which divides streets into Southeast and Northeast. It is home to the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus, the largest portion of the U of M's Minneapolis campus.
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Frank Gehry-designed art museum on the University of Minnesota campus.
A small city park that is home to the Prospect Park Water Tower (commonly known as the Witch's Hat), which is on one of the highest points in the city. The top of the tower has great views of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, but it is only open on one day of the year, typically the Friday after Memorial Day from about 5PM-8PM. If you are visiting the city on that day, don't pass the opportunity to climb up to the top of the tower.
Elegantly decorated theater that now acts as a music venue. Shows are mostly all ages or 18+.
2,700-seat performing arts venue.
Home to the Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA football team.
Home to the Gophers men's hockey team.
Home to the Gophers men's and women's basketball teams.
A slightly hidden diner that is perfect for mornings. Seating at a single counter, line forms behind stools. Delightfully crunchy hash-browns and greasy egg-dishes will take care of that American diner breakfast craving. Some think it gets by on reputation these days and anywhere with elbow room is better.
Burgers and malts on the second-story patio. They charge extra for every single item, so a burger/fries/shake starts getting expensive but it's worth it if you're in the mood.
A burrito joint plus a full service bar. Service can be quite dodgy earlier in the evening; they seem to forget about customers outside of rush times.
Dozens of varieties of pizza, available by the slice or a whole pie. Some varieties are bizarre (some may even say grotesque), such as the infamous macaroni-and-cheese pizza. One vegan pie available daily. Very popular with the post-2AM drunkards.
A perennially popular and surprisingly authentic Chinese restaurant. Often raved about in reviews due to its dishes' abundances of vegetables and unique offerings (such as Walleye with Black Beans Sauce), it also offers standard fare. Vegetarians welcome.
Features gyros—stuffed with french fries like they do in Greece—and baklava mixed in with excellent burgers and hot sandwiches and hoagies.
Vietnamese. Vegetarians welcome.
Mandarin character menu, authentic Chinese cuisine that is good for cheap eats. Vegetarians welcome.
If you're not up for a perpetual Ladies' Night and preening Greeks, Stub and Herbs is a great bar/for those seeking standard American fare. They offer fresh soft pretzels with sweet'n'hot mustard and an expansive shot list and draft beer selection, helping to make it a local institution. Better than your average college hangout, but if you hate crowds it is best avoided on weekend evenings and game days (especially Gopher's hockey).
Amazing food which can best be described as a combination between French, Fusion, and small-town Minnesotan. They use almost exclusively organic ingredients.
A swanky nightspot. Hosts live music at night.
The daily dining specials at Sally's help make it a popular afternoon and evening destination among University students. At night, this is the place on the East Bank to see drunk college kids tripping over each other.
A faux-Irish college bar that has nightly drink specials, multiple levels and three full bars. Karaoke and long island ice tea specials bring in huge crowds on Thursday nights.
A couple blocks east of the University of Minnesota. Convenient access to Downtown Minneapolis. Free shuttle within a two mile radius, plus shuttles to and from the airport for a fee.
All rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and free high-speed internet. The hotel also has a gastropub and a fitness center.
Huge selection of used books. Also has a rare book collection and a small selection of vinyl records.
By car
If driving along Interstate 35W, take the exit marked "University Ave SE/4th St SE" and turn on University Avenue (a one-way street).
By Metro light rail
The Metro Green Line cuts through the University of Minnesota campus along Washington Avenue as it runs between the downtowns of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
By bus
There are also many limited-stop buses linking the U of M with various spots around the Twin Cities, but service is limited.
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