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Check out these 8 things to do in Dinkytown and near the University of Minnesota!
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Be a college student for a day and explore Dinkytown, a fun-filled neighborhood next to the University of Minnesota. Swipe through this story for a list of things to do and places to eat!
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Cheer on the Minnesota Gophers football team!
420 23rd Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN
On fall Saturdays in Minneapolis, there's no better place to be than at Huntington Bank Stadium, home of the Golden Gopher football team. Between tailgating parties and things to do around the stadium, here are the top reasons to attend a Gopher football game.
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See art for free at the Weisman Art Museum
333 E River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Designed by world-class architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum is a masterpiece of architecture. Not only that, but it has two galleries filled with American art, ceramics and photography. You can see all of it for free. For more Minneapolis museums, click "more details."
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Eat a stack of pancakes at the iconic Al's Breakfast
413 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Once a recipient of a James Beard Award as one of "America's Classic Restaurants," Al's Breakfast is a rite of passage. Al's serves classic diner breakfasts and often has a line out the door. Find more breakfast in Minneapolis by clicking "more details."
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Treat yourself to bubble tea
405 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What college kid doesn't love boba?? Head to Bober Tea & Mochi Dough for milk teas and mochi donuts. The entire place is quite photogenic, so snap a picture of your drink and donut!
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Catch a professional dance performance
84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
In search of nationally touring dance performances? Northrop is known for bringing the best dance to Minneapolis. See groups like American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem and more.
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Enjoy a banh mi at Banh Appetit!
511 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Get delicious Vietnamese sandwiches, noodle salad bowls, rice bowls and more at Banh Mi. Check out their menu:
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Shop for maroon and gold gear at Goldy's Locker Room
400 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
If you're heading to a Gopher game or even just want a souvenir from your trip to Minnesota, Goldy's Locker Room has all the maroon and gold gear, hoodies, mugs and hats you could ever need.
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See a concert at the Varsity Theater
1308 SE 4th St
Minneapolis, MN
Monday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Catch your favorite artist at this intimate theater. The Varsity Theater also hosts tribute nights to bands and artists like ABBA and Charli XCX.