Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN

Bisected by the Mississippi River and surrounded by numerous lakes, Minneapolis, MN is a city shaped by water. With a Walk Score rating of 71, it's possible for Minneapolis residents to accomplish some errands on foot. Five Fortune 500 companies call Minneapolis home including Target, U.S. Bancorp and Xcel Energy. The most walkable neighborhoods in Minneapolis are Lyn Lake, Uptown and Lowry Hill East.

Lyn Lake

96 / 100

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The Lyn Lake district in Minneapolis has a Walk Score of 96, making it the most walkable community in the city. Run your errands, get a little exercise, and enjoy the parks in this neighborhood.

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Downtown West

93 / 100

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Downtown West in Minneapolis has a Walk Score of 93 and is the second most walkable part of the city. Residents in this neighborhood can walk to work, and on their days off, they can take a stroll along the Mississippi River.

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Lowry Hill East

93 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 93, the Lowry Hill East section of Minneapolis is the third most walkable neighborhood in the city. Restaurants and bars are only a short walk away from the residential area, meaning you can leave your car at home.

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Uptown

93 / 100

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Uptown Minneapolis is the fourth most walkable section of the city with a Walk Score of 93. You can get to quite a few places on foot in this district, including Calhoun Square, the Uptown Theater, and more.

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Whittier

91 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 91, the Whittier neighborhood in Minneapolis is the fifth most walkable part of the city. You can get to a variety of restaurants on foot, or you can spend the day enjoying the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts.

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East Isles

90 / 100

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The sixth most walkable part of Minneapolis is the East Isles neighborhood with a Walk Score of 90. Stroll through the community of mansions or take a walk around the Lake of the Isles.

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Stevens Square-Loring Heights

88 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Stevens Square neighborhood in Minneapolis has a Walk Score of 88. You can walk around the community for exercise or run errands to a variety of grocery stores and other businesses that cater to the residents there.

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Ventura Village

84 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Ventura Village neighborhood in Minneapolis has a Walk Score of 84, making it the eighth most walkable area in the city. This community has an urban vibe, and most residential areas are close enough to parks, restaurants, and coffee shops to walk.

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Elliot Park

83 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 83, Elliot Park in Minneapolis is the ninth most walkable area in the city. This community is home to more than one hundred restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, many of which are within walking distance from anywhere in the neighborhood.

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Phillips

82 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis has a Walk Score of 82 and is the tenth most walkable section of the city. You can run many errands on foot, or you can walk to one of the restaurants or parks nearby.

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