Minneapolis during the fall is chilly. Thankfully we stayed around the convention center/downtown and the Skyway really helped us navigate the city and stay warm. Although it can be confusing at first it is pretty easy to get around downtown if you just follow the maps posted and know where you want to go. Even if you don't know where you want to go you can still enjoy walking around, taking in all the views without being out in the elements.
While there we ate at so many good restaurants! Hell's Kitchen, Hen House, and The Local Irish Pub to name a few. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in each of these places, but The Local Irish Pub had to be my favorite! I felt like I was back overseas enjoying time in an actual Irish Pub. There was wood and hidden nooks all over the place and like a typical pub it looks small at first, but then it just keeps going as you wonder about. The food was excellent (I had the Guinness Pie and tried Joey's bangers and mash) and the drinks plenty! Hell's Kitchen was my second favorite only because I didn't feel like I was in Ireland, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a great place to try local food. You walk downstairs under lots of hanging devices that look like they could hurt you, but so worth it. I enjoyed the diverse menu and wanted to try a little of everything, but the rich food had me barely finishing what was in front of me. I would definitely trying one of their local dishes. The Hen House is a great breakfast place, but the must try is the cinnamon roll. We actually got this on accident and it was by far the best treat! I enjoyed my entire meal, but I am still dreaming of that cinnamon roll!
Of course no trip to Minneapolis is complete without a trip to the Mall of America. This place is massive and slightly overwhelming, but it has great places to shop, eat and play. Joey thoroughly enjoyed the flight simulator and stayed there by himself for most of our trip out to the mall. I loved the fact that a L.L. Bean store was in the mall. I absolutely love their stuff and it was nice to actually be able to pick it up and look at it before buying it. My favorite socks come from here so I loaded up!
-Kelsey & Joey
While there we ate at so many good restaurants! Hell's Kitchen, Hen House, and The Local Irish Pub to name a few. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in each of these places, but The Local Irish Pub had to be my favorite! I felt like I was back overseas enjoying time in an actual Irish Pub. There was wood and hidden nooks all over the place and like a typical pub it looks small at first, but then it just keeps going as you wonder about. The food was excellent (I had the Guinness Pie and tried Joey's bangers and mash) and the drinks plenty! Hell's Kitchen was my second favorite only because I didn't feel like I was in Ireland, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a great place to try local food. You walk downstairs under lots of hanging devices that look like they could hurt you, but so worth it. I enjoyed the diverse menu and wanted to try a little of everything, but the rich food had me barely finishing what was in front of me. I would definitely trying one of their local dishes. The Hen House is a great breakfast place, but the must try is the cinnamon roll. We actually got this on accident and it was by far the best treat! I enjoyed my entire meal, but I am still dreaming of that cinnamon roll!
Of course no trip to Minneapolis is complete without a trip to the Mall of America. This place is massive and slightly overwhelming, but it has great places to shop, eat and play. Joey thoroughly enjoyed the flight simulator and stayed there by himself for most of our trip out to the mall. I loved the fact that a L.L. Bean store was in the mall. I absolutely love their stuff and it was nice to actually be able to pick it up and look at it before buying it. My favorite socks come from here so I loaded up!
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