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Beyond the rainbow: Arts, culture and food are served in a pot of gold here
People come to Loring Park for many reasons. The area has its fair share of unique restaurants and cafes, and it’s a place where the vibrant Minneapolis artistic community is quite evident, for example in the wildly popular Loring Park Art Festival. But locals know that one thing they can always find at Loring Park is LGBTQ+ events, both year-round and during the annual Twin Cities Pride Festival, one of the largest in the country. “If Minneapolis had designated neighborhoods, this would be the ‘Gayborhood,’” says Sam Turner, co-owner of four neighborhood businesses, including Nicollet Diner and Roxy’s Cabaret. LGBTQ-owned small businesses dot the neighborhood, many hosting community parties and events. In short, Loring Park residents enjoy a front-row seat to the full spectrum of cultural diversity that makes up Minneapolis.
Loring Park is located on the south west edge of downtown Minneapolis.
Roxy's Cabaret in Loring Park ihost nightly events and drag shows.
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Nature lovers fly free in this relaxing outdoor, colorful and welcoming oasis
Thanks to Loring Park's central location, residents can walk to downtown Minneapolis attractions and experience off-Broadway shows in one of the historic theaters along Hennepin Avenue. They can also sit on their high-rise balconies and watch fireworks and parades, or simply sip their favorite beverage as the sun shifts to the changing time. And then there’s the outdoor element. “Minnesota is known as the City by Nature, and the Loring Park neighborhood reflects that very well,” says Kevin Kurtt, public relations and communications manager at Meet Minneapolis. The neighborhood’s namesake green space, Loring Park, hosts some of the city's most popular community events around its beautiful pond. Shaded walking trails weave their way around its gardens, playground, tennis courts, fishing pier, dog park and the dandelion-shaped Berger Fountain. The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that connects Loring Park with the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, where tourists like to take selfies by the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture.
Park goers head to Loring Park for the gardens and flowers along the walking trails.
Enjoy the views of Loring Pond at Loring Park.
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This is where Minneapolitans come to play
Major local events include Holidazzle, a wintertime celebration of holiday lights, fireworks and crafts. The Loring Park Art Festival is an annual visual arts market, where visitors browse local art for sale and sample everything from ice cream to kabobs, thanks to an impressive lineup of street food vendors. The Twin Cities Pride Festival is also held every summer in the park, with live music and over 400 vendors. The summertime event is celebrated by about 400,000 people annually and takes place over two days. It's considered the largest free celebration of its kind. The Minneapolis Convention Center also is located in Loring Park, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for events like the Auto Show to sports competitions, conferences and even national events like the 2022 NCAA Women’s Final Four. Kurtt remembers the games well. He walked a cart with the trophy through Loring Park, stopping to pose it at several neighborhood landmarks.
The Minneapolis Convention Center is an iconic piece of architecture in Loring Park.
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is best known for Spoonbridge and Cherry.
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Breakfast specials, Pad Thai, Pho and more
Loring Park is home to Minneapolis’ only 24-hour restaurant: The Nicollet Diner. With an extensive all-day breakfast menu and popular milkshakes, it has cemented itself as one of Minneapolis’ top diner destinations. And the wildly popular Roxy’s Cabaret, in the same blue building as the Nicollet, features a bar menu and activities or shows seven days a week. Popular cabaret events include the Beyonce Drag Brunch, Dolly Days and Comedy Nights. In the same building is On the Rox, a patio restaurant with craft cocktails. Meanwhile, for food that comes with a little less entertainment, the Lotus Restaurant is a family-owned Vietnamese destination particularly popular for its pho and Pad Thai. And Mother Cluckers Pizza, also co-owned by Turner, serves up a wide array of pies, with happy hour specials, darts and arcade games.
The Nicollet Diner serves classic Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner dishes.
Lotus Restaurant Minneapolis serves Vietnamese food in Loring Park.
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Dual language programs are available for area students
Students may attend Kenwood Elementary School, as well as Anwatin Middle School and North High School. They can also apply to the Emerson Spanish Dual Language Citywide Magnet School, which brings in teaching interns from Spanish-speaking countries. Kenwood Elementary has an A-plus grade from Niche, while Emerson Dual Language Elementary has an A-minus. With a B-plus from Niche, Anwatin Middle focuses on a student-centered approach. North High School has a B-minus and boasts a diverse student body, plus a wide range of academic programs, preparing students for college and careers.
North Community High School
Kenwood Community School is part of the Minneapolis Public School District.
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Single-family houses are scarce, but condominiums and high-rises are plentiful
While Loring Park boasts a dynamic present, its past whispers through its architecture. The neighborhood is primarily a mid-rise haven, with a mix of historic brownstones and modern apartment towers. While there are a few single-family homes; Turner says they are considered mansions, and the owners are not looking to sell the properties. Even so, Turner says property taxes on those properties are some of the highest in the state. The historic apartment buildings offer a unique character, with vintage details like ornate brickwork and wrought-iron railings. Home prices can range from $140,000 for a small condominium to $699,000 for a high-rise dwelling.
The Kensington is one of many historic apartment buildings in Loring Park.
The Loring Park skyline consists of modern and historic apartment buildings.
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Transportation and health
For those seeking medical care, Loring Park is conveniently located near some of Minneapolis's top hospitals. Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), a renowned Level I trauma center, is just a short distance away. Additionally, the University of Minnesota Medical Center is easily accessible, providing a wide range of specialties. Loring Park is exceptionally walkable. With its compact layout and pedestrian-friendly streets, exploring the neighborhood on foot is a good way to soak in the sights and sounds. But if you need to venture to other parts of the city, the Metro Transit bus system has several routes that service Loring Park.
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
21 min drive
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Nicollet Mall & Alice Rainville Place
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15th St W & #329
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Hennepin Ave & Groveland Ave
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12th St S & Hennepin Ave S
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Nicollet Ave S & Grant St E
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Grant St W & Willow St
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Hennepin Ave & 16th St (Maple)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.821 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/1/2014Niche Review
lost of help nearby but higher taxes
4.0Niche User
8/9/2014Niche Review
Everything from upscale, expensive dining in the downtown area, to tiny Eat Street dives. Lots of awesome non-american food. Plenty of fast-food options if you have to concern for your health or dignity. Great farmers market every Thursday in the summer.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
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Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
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Loring Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Loring Park, Minneapolis sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Loring Park, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $224,850, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Amazing top floor corner city home all redone to perfection with panoramic views of the city. Open gourmet kitchen, large living room with bay window and custom fireplace, formal dining room and wonderful additional breakfast bar. Decorative sliding panel wall leads to second bedroom/den. All new updated and upgraded baths too. 3 season porch incorporated into living space for year round comfort.
Graceful and inviting sun filled city home with entertainment sized living room in sought after south east corner with dramatic views of the city skyline. Elegant marble fireplace, kitchen, foyer and baths. Exquisite millwork with raised panel doors, cove molding and wainscoting. Amazing custom built-ins and expanded kitchen provides abundant storage. Desirable smooth ceiling, one of a kind
Glorious sunsets from this inviting 2 story home. Spacious kitchen, 1st floor powder room and two splendid 3-season porches Plus two large bedrooms, dual baths and convenient 2nd floor laundry. Loring Green's amenities are beyond compare plus new lush amazing grounds and picnic areas. Ideal downtown location, stroll to everything downtown has to offer.
Historic 1BR, 1BA with exposed brick and 10’ ceilings now available in the Kenosha building. The Kenosha is a 1907 Manhattan-style landmark with Buca Di Beppo on the garden level, shares the block with Lunds & Byerlys; and is just steps away from St Thomas, Nicollet Mall, and Loring Park. Unit features hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, and access to the building’s rooftop patio. Heat and
Located in the heart of the city, Marquette Place features the area’s most unique living experience! Conveniently connected to the Minneapolis Skyway, Marquette Place will treat you to a first-class location, unsurpassed community amenities, and an impressive array of resident services. We offer a private, heated parking garage with car wash, spectacular 35th floor party rooms and sun deck,
Enjoy true city living and two balconies overlooking a shared courtyard, right off Nicollet Mall and the Loring Greenway. Walk or bike to parks and shops from this nicely updated 2-level condo. Partial (optional) furnishings include King mattress and bar stools. Unit has washer/dryer hook-up, or shared complimentary laundry just steps down the hall. Also included in rent: 1 Indoor parking stall,
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