DOWNTOWN. Featured prominently in the opening credits of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," this popular pedestrian mall boasts public statuary, spacious sidewalks, and of course, a top-notch collection of stores and restaurants. Start your spending spree at Macy's, which serves as the district's anchor, before perusing other options like Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, and a two-level Target. Brit's Pub and The Local Irish Pub provide hearty grub and reviving drinks for weary shoppers while Morton's, The Steakhouse offers more upscale eats. Nicollet Mall encompasses both Gaviidae Common and City Center.

DOWNTOWN/WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. This area, once populated with empty industrial buildings and storefronts, has been rejuvenated in recent years and now offers some of the city's best dining, shopping, and entertainment. Sports fans can catch the Timberwolves at the Target Center or see the Vikings and the Twins at the nearby Metrodome. Over forty restaurants and bars, serving a wealth of cuisines and libations, dot the district, as do clubs, art galleries, intimate live music venues, and small theaters. Plenty of architectural personality adds to the pleasure of spending time in this northwest Minneapolis neighborhood.