Best Street Markets in Maple Grove

"10 a.m.: Go to Midtown Global Market for lunch. Housed in an old Sears building, this massive public market features a cultural array of food, crafts, and arts from more than 40 area businesses. From handmade Hmong clothing to Cambodian-Thai fusion food to African drum lessons, the market showcases the rich diversity of the Minneapolis area. Live music and other performances happen most weekends, as well as some times throughout the week."

"The perfect spot for locals and tourists alike, Midtown Global Market is an international food centre with pop-ups like authentic Mexican tacos and dessert-only stands. There really is something for everyone here. At Midtown Global Market you can walk through aisles and aisles of unique grab-and-go restaurants before making your decision."

"Without a doubt, the Mid-town global market is the best place to get a taste of the diversity of the Twin Cities. The culinary and cultural market hosts dozens of international food vendors, such as Moroccan, Mexican, Ethiopian, and Italian. There’s also several small shops and often live music events."

"Stretched out between the Mill City Museum on one side and the Guthrie Theater on the other, the riverside Mill City Farmers’ Market has become the go-to, Saturday-morning celebration of Minnesota’s agricultural bounty (open early May-late October). Wander the stalls and peruse the fresh produce, jams, cheeses, shrub syrups, jewelry, woven rugs, and other artisanal products."

"This Minnesota farmers market laid its roots in 1876 with a mission to connect farmers and gardeners to the area communities. Today, the Minneapolis Farmers Market continues with a similar philosophy, aiming to build a sense of community over a shared love of food and goods. With over 200 growers on the weekend, it is the largest farmer and producer managed market in Minnesota producing one of the greatest selections of fresh produce, plants and locally made products."

"The member-based nonprofit Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association allows local members to distribute their fruit, vegetables and farmstead products at this market, daily."

"The Midtown Farmers Market is a smaller market in South Minneapolis open every Saturday and Tuesday evenings. While a smaller market, the Midtown Farmers Market is big on creating a community-based market where all consumers have equal access to healthy, locally produced food. This is why in 2006, the Midtown Market was the first in the area to accept SNAP-EBT, helping more people have access to affordable foods and goods."

"– 1 p.m, Saturdays, May 1 – October 303032 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis. Selling fresh produce and crafts, this market in south Minneapolis is located at Moon Palace Books."

"Ax Man Surplus might get the award for most random thrift shop in the world. On my most recent visit here, items for sale included bulk petri dishes, baby doll heads, about a trillion vials, flasks, and containers of all shapes and sizes, and the most spare tires I’ve ever seen in my life. And that was just the first aisle…"

"Sure—the essence of a "market" is to spend money, but you can still enjoy the sights and sounds of the lively Saint Paul Farmers' Market without reaching into your wallet. The outdoor market near CHS Field in Lowertown is open 9am-1pm Saturdays from Nov-April and both Saturdays and Sundays the rest of the season."

"Set within the beautiful Foshay Tower built in 1929, this exquisite hotel features a lavish and luxurious interior that looks very trendy and cool. While its arresting aesthetic draws many plaudits, it is just as highly thought of for its superb spa services and panoramic views from the 27th floor Prohibition bar and observation deck. In addition, it has sleek and modern rooms, a gym, a business centre and gourmet dining establishments."

"W Minneapolis - The Foshay symbolizes everything right about a luxury stay in downtown Minneapolis. A walk through the historic tower reveals careful attention to detail and some unexpected surpris..."

"What's also great is the observation deck you find on the 30th floor. This deck belongs to the most Instagrammable places in Minneapolis. View this post on Instagram"

"From ancient sculptures to contemporary photography, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) inspires wonder with extraordinary exhibitions and one of the finest wide-ranging art collections in the country. From Monet to Matisse, Asian to African, 40,000-year-old artifacts to world-famous masterpieces, Mia links the past to the present and enables global conversations. The museum also offers free one-hour guided tours."

"The Minneapolis Institute of Art is an internationally recognized institution. From Greek sculpture to Warhol, silver vessels to van Gogh, we've got it all."

"The Walker Art Center is a great demonstration of Minneapolis’s stunning art history. This isn’t just a meager museum, as you could spend hours going through all the phenomenal museums at the Walker Art Center. If you care about art even a smidgen, coming here is something you must do."

"The first-class art center has a strong permanent collection of 20th-century art and photography, including big-name US painters and great US pop art. On Monday evenings from late July to late August, the museum... Top ChoiceGardens in Minneapolis"

"Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum is both educational and approachable. The museum’s collection features early twentieth-century American artists, such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art. They always have a great selection of events, so be sure to check their calendar to see what’s in town."

"The Weisman, which occupies a swooping silver structure by architect Frank Gehry, is a university (and city) highlight. The airy main galleries hold cool collections of 20th-century American art, ceramics, Korean furniture and works on paper."

"The Weisman Art Museum, founded in 1934, is a modern art museum located at the University of Minnesota. It features a collection of more than 25,000 images, and traditional Korean furniture and Native American Mimbres pottery."

"In south Minneapolis is this totally vegan bakery and they’ve got plenty for you to choose from including many gluten-free options. For owner Shelia Nelson, baking vegan goods started off a just a hobby, but as she kept getting more and more request decided it was finally time to open up a store front. Vegan East has an assortment of tasty treats, but what will impress you the most is just how beautifully decorated the cakes and cupcakes are."

"Okay, so like the No. 1 restaurant on this list, Vegan East isn’t technically a full-fledged restaurant, but upon biting into one of their scrumptious plant-based cupcakes or cheesecakes, we think you’ll agree with us that it deserves a spot on this list. You’ll find the best vegan baked goods and desserts at Vegan East. But, they’ve also been known to serve other tasty treats, such as vegan hot dogs."

"Owner Sheila Nelson's handiwork includes festive cakes (with by-the-slice and special-occasion options) and cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and bars, along with a small array of sandwiches and soups."