Minneapolis–Saint Paul with friends

Local tipSit in the garage-door taproom and ask what's only on cask that week

19 min walk to the next stop

Local tipIt's walk-in only, so go right at open to skip the wait at the door

18 min walk to the next stop

Local tipCash only at the bar, and the burger is better than the name lets on

5 min drive to the next stop

Local tipSkip the line at the deli counter and sit down for the sausage platter instead

20 min walk to the next stop

Local tipWalk the footbridge over to Nicollet Island right as the sun drops

Local tipOrder at the counter and grab the window seat, the regulars talk across tables

22 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk for the patio behind the ivy wall, it's the best-kept secret on the block

9 min drive to the next stop

Local tipHead downstairs first, that's where the staff picks hide

5 min drive to the next stop

Local tipClaim a rooftop table early on the first warm Sunday of the season

6 min drive to the next stop

Local tipLoop the historic block before the park itself, the houses are half the walk