Nicollet Mall Restaurants Open Patios Downtown Minneapolis

Crowds eating on Nicollet Mall in the summer
Restaurant patios line Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, a pedestrian mall that has served as a central public space and commercial corridor since its establishment in 1967. The mall was designed to revitalize the downtown business district and has undergone several redesigns over the decades. Today, it hosts a variety of shops, restaurants, and public art, with outdoor seating areas like these contributing to its vibrant atmosphere and economic activity.
Photo taken in May 2023.
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