Neon Storefronts Along Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis

Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night, lined with neon signs and storefronts along a wet roadway.
Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night, lined with neon signs and storefronts along a wet roadway.

Lake Street is the main commercial strip through Uptown Minneapolis, running west from the Chain of Lakes toward the Mississippi River. This stretch, near Girard Avenue, holds a mix of shops, bars, and restaurants, including the smoke shop and Tenka ramen storefronts.

Taken November 2021

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