We here at Excelsior & Grand welcome your furry friends with open arms. Our luxury apartments are pet-friendly and we also offer dog-friendly courtyards with BBQ grills. But when you need to let your pup run free and you want to get some exercise, parks and trails are ideal. Luckily for pet-owners at our Uptown Minneapolis apartments, there are incredible parks and open spaces nearby that both you and your pup will love. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Just twenty minutes from our St. Louis Park apartments is the picturesque Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. This gorgeous river park is 72-miles long and boasts a number of dog parks for your pooch to meet some friends and expend some energy. If you’d prefer to explore the trails of the recreation area on your own, your dog is welcome to join you, just be sure to keep them on a leash. Learn more about this park in your backyard on the official Mississippi National River and Recreation Area website. Bde Maka Ska Park Boasting over 518 acres, the well-known Bde Maka Ska Park is less than ten minutes from Excelsior & Grand. The park offers three beaches […]
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Explore one of Minnesota’s largest regional shopping and entertainment destinations near our apartments in Plymouth
When you live at Quinn at Plymouth, you probably won’t want to leave your cozy home and amenity-full property much, but when you do—there are some great entertainment and shopping centers nearby for you to explore. Residents of our apartments in Plymouth have convenient access to some of the region’s best destinations for shopping, food, and fun. Here’s a closer look. The Shops at West End Less than 20 minutes from our apartments in Plymouth are The Shops at West End—a go-to destination for high-end boutiques, pampering, amazing food, and entertainment. Located in the affluent suburb of St. Louis Park, this unique shopping center boasts locally owned boutiques and major retailers, along with top-notch restaurants and bars, spas, workspaces, and more. It’s the perfect place to hang out with friends or spend a Saturday with the family. Stores: Evereve, Anthropologie, RH Outlet, Verizon, and more Restaurants: The Local, Yard House, Roku, Crave, and others Entertainment: Punch Bowl Social, ShowPlace ICON Theatres, and the Twin Cities Film Festival Spas and Fitness: Hand & Stone Massage, Solidcore, Glamour Nails, Roosters Men’s Grooming, and more For a full list of shops, restaurants, events, and more—visit The Shops at West End website. […]
Westwood Hills Nature Center: A Natural Oasis by our Uptown Minneapolis Apartments
Westwood Hills Nature Center, a 160-acre park that features an abundance of natural education and recreation, is just a 15-minute drive from our Uptown Minneapolis apartments, offering a quick and easy natural oasis from the hustle and bustle of city life. This stunning nature park features prairie, forest, and marsh areas with hiking trails and an education center where people of all ages can learn more about local wildlife here in Minnesota. History of Westwood Hills Nature Center In the 1930s, Westwood Hills was a country club where locals would come to practice their golf swing and to enjoy the great outdoors. In the 1960s, the property transformed from a country club to a day camp for kids to learn more about nature and to swap camp stories around the fire. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the city started planning the site as an interpretive center and nature preserve. The first building at Westwood Hills Nature Center opened in 1981, and it has served as an educational mecca for nature lovers across Minneapolis for decades. “Today, Westwood Hills Nature Center provides visitors of all ages the chance to explore the natural world – right here in St. Louis Park. […]
The University of Minnesota: A Boon to the Minneapolis Economy
Just 18 minutes from our Uptown Minneapolis apartments is The University of Minnesota, which not only provides a skilled workforce for the Twin Cities and beyond, but is touted as one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States. Our St. Louis Park apartments offer the perfect home for faculty and students of the university. Our sunny and spacious floorplans offer the perfect environment to work or study. We’re also equipped with resident-exclusive world-class amenities that make life easy, such as our resort-style swimming pool with outside lounge areas, pet-friendly courtyards with BBQ grills, and incredible walkability to upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment right here in the neighborhood. A Leader in Research in Minneapolis and Beyond The University of Minnesota takes research very seriously, made evident by the university’s status as one of the nation’s top public research universities. The university has provided Minneapolis with priceless insights in medicine, engineering, sociology, agriculture, and beyond. A self-proclaimed “patent powerhouse”, the University has inspired Forbes magazine to name Minneapolis as one of the top 10 innovative cities in the United States. The best part? Students participate in research alongside top professors in all disciplines. According to the University of Minnesota […]
Aquatic Park: The Best Place to Stay Cool Near our Uptown Minneapolis Apartments
Although Minneapolis might not have the reputation for being a particularly warm place to live, the summers here can get hot. Break out the bathing suits because just an 8-minute walk from our Uptown Minneapolis apartments is our local St. Louis Park Aquatic Park, a gorgeous community pool where the entire family will love to hang out, swim, play, and get some exercise during those hot summer months. Explore all the St. Louis Park Aquatic Park has to offer below. Schools Out! Summer Hours and Entrance Fees for the Aquatic Park The Aquatic Park opens in June after Memorial Day, just when the weather turns hot and your family is looking for a place to cool off. Here at our St. Louis Park apartments, we’re in a lucky location. Since we’re so close to the Aquatic Park, our community members end up spending many hours at the aquatic center during the hottest months. During the months of June and July, the aquatic center is open Monday through Friday from 11 am – 8 pm, and on the weekends from 11 am to 7 pm. In August, the hours change slightly, closing at 7 pm on Monday – Sunday. Entrance fees […]
Experience Minneapolis Like a True Local
Hide the luggage, put away the “I Heart Minneapolis” shirt, and check out this expert’s guide to Minneapolis to blend in perfectly with the locals. Whether you are looking for various cool places to visit in Minneapolis, want to nosh on some world-class cuisine, or just check out the local festivals, we can help you find exactly what you are looking for during your stay in the Twin Cities. Events You Can’t Miss Whether you’re moving to Minneapolis, just there on vacation, or have a day or two to burn while on a business trip, you’ll want to see if any of these events line up with your trip. January – MLB TwinsFest The is a can’t-miss event for baseball lovers who slide through Minneapolis in January. Taking place at Target Field, TwinsFest is a kind of unofficial flag drop to begin baseball season. TwinsFest introduces the fans to the players with photo ops, autographs, Q&A panels with players, and more! Smash some balls at the batting cages or check out guided or free-form tours of the Twins clubhouse and Archive Room. April – The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival Are you a film buff who can wax poetic about German […]