5 of the Most Instagrammable Spots in Minnesota

The Breakfast Club

A fun and colorful brunch spot in Uptown, The Breakfast Club offers a unique experience with a live DJ, disco lights in the bathroom and a photo background at the entrance with the restaurant’s name featured in neon lights. The mimosas flights are a great pick for those going with a friend that allow you to pick 4 of your favorite mimosas. Breakfast choices range from crepes to chicken and waffles to benedicts.

This spot is a popular one that is especially busy on the weekends so budget your time for a 10-15 minute wait.

ADDRESS: 1300 Lagoon Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN 55408

HOURS: 7AM to 2PM Monday-Friday, 7AM-2:30PM Saturday-Sunday

RECOMMENDATIONS: Mimosa flights, crepe flights

Museum of Illusions

Illusions museums are deemed “edutainment” and are a popular attraction on the rise in major cities across the U.S. for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Mall of America (MOA) now has a Museum of Illusions that plays mind games with its optical tricks. There are over 60 fun exhibits for visitors of all ages. A few of the installations include putting your head on a platter, walking through a rotating funhouse and even a cloning table. I highly recommend visiting with at least one other person since you will need someone to photograph you, but also because a friend makes the experience that much better.

ADDRESS: 60 E Broadway 60 Level 2, Bloomington, MN 55425

HOURS: 10AM-8PM, 7 days a week

COST: $20, tickets can be purchased here

You Betcha Community Mural

Located on the side of Crossing Arts building in downtown Brainerd is the You Betcha Mural, a community arts project that was created back in 2018. The art project was a unique one as it allowed community residents to make their mark on the wall. Over 150 community residents participated. The mural is smack-dab in the middle of popular restaurants, bars and shops. Keep an eye out on the blog for a future how-to-navigate guide for Brainerd first-timers.

ADDRESS: 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401 - Crossing Arts Building

HOURS: Community art is always open!

LynLake Street Art

LynLake, centered at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street in South Minneapolis, is known for having large-scale murals created by local residents of the community. The artwork is more than just beautiful art with exciting shapes and vibrant colors, it helps generate relationships between business owners and community members. Each artwork is uniquely its own and completely different from the next. It’s a fun backdrop for those who enjoy taking photos or for those who want to just admire great artwork from local artists.

Each year, LynLake holds an event called LynLake Street Art Series that usually takes place in July or August. The event features over 50 artists that create new murals across the town. More information can be found here.

Bober Tea & Mochi Dough Dinkytown

Located in Dinkytown, this is a fun spot for taking pink, flowery-themed pictures but also for grabbing delicious mochi donuts and milk and bubble teas. Heads up donuts need to be purchased in boxes of 6. Otherwise in order to get 1 donut you have to purchase 1 drink.

ADDRESS: 405 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

HOURS: 11AM-9PM, 7 days per week