The Twin Cities offer an array of businesses, hotels, restaurants and attractions to discover. Here, Worth highlights
Business
GREATER MSP
A private nonprofit, the Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership offers information for businesses
MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION
This nonprofit comprising over 200 tech companies lobbies at the state level to enhance the science and tech industry in Minnesota, and it offers a variety of business support resources. 400 S. 4th St., Suite 416, Ray Hoover, director of membership and sponsorship, [email protected], 952.230.4557,
THE PITCH
This incubator and coworking space fosters
Hotels
AC HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN
This outpost of Marriott’s European design-focused brand is in the Hennepin Cultural District, where it’s connected to the city’s Skyway system of covered pedestrian links between buildings, making it convenient even during the coldest time of year. 401 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Maryam Seifi, GM, 612.338.0700,
HEWING HOTEL
This boutique hotel in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood implements modern décor influenced by Minnesota timber and brick. Guests have access to the impressive rooftop sauna and pool, but those who aren’t staying there can purchase a day pass. 300 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Pablo Molinari, GM, [email protected], 651.468.0400,
HOTEL IVY
Set in the Ivy Tower in downtown Minneapolis,
Saint Paul Hotel
The storied luxury hotel boasts 255 rooms and suites and has played host to figures such as JFK and Charles Lindbergh. The hotel also offers afternoon tea and private etiquette classes. 350 Market St., St. Paul, 651.292.9292,
Restaurants
BAR LA GRASSA
This longtime North Loop favorite, owned by James Beard Award–winning chef
HANDSOME HOG
Chef Justin Sutherland’s menu is an ode to pig, featuring dishes like bacon fat popcorn and chicken fried pork tenderloin. Stop in for late night bites and drink specials on Fridays and Saturdays. 203 E. 6th St., St. Paul, 651.340.7710,
SAINT GENEVIEVE
Chef Steven Brown opened this upscale French bistro in December 2015 to rave reviews. Casual in its décor but serving complex flavors—
THE BACHELOR FARMER
Exhibiting Nordic flair in its décor and a love of Minnesota’s Scandinavian tradition, this farm-to-table restaurant presents elegant yet simple dishes and a highly acclaimed wine list focused on Northern Hemisphere wines. 50 N. 2nd Ave., 612.206.3920,
Experiences
ORPHEUM THEATRE
This historic venue once owned by Minnesotan Bob Dylan and now managed by the Hennepin Theatre Trust brings a robust selection of Broadway musicals to the Twin Cities. 910 Hennepin Ave., 800.982.2787,
MINNEHAHA FALLS REGIONAL PARK
Take in the stunning 53-foot waterfall poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote about in his 1855 poem “Song of Hiawatha.” The park also features a sandy beach, grills and pavilions available to rent and the Sea Salt Eatery. 4801 S. Minnehaha Dr., 612.230.6400,
WALKER ART CENTER
Best known for its whimsical 11-acre sculpture garden, with the iconic
