Cheap Date - Minneapolis and Me

Are you tired of my infatuation with downtowns yet?  Have I mentioned that what I love about a city is that no matter the population you can find a spot where you feel like the only person on the planet.

One of our favorite cheap dates (and by date I mean the 4 of is) is Gold Medal Park in downtown Minneapolis.  Tonight we brought Axels bike, the stroller and of course the camera.

Here's the plan Twin-Citians – 6pm – 35W to Washington – turn right, take a right at the first light and park by Izzy's.  
 - Donate $2 to a Minneapolis Parking Meter and unload your gear.  
 - Take a 30 minute walk to the Stone Arch Bridge and admire the Mill City Ruins and St. Anthony Falls.  
 - Take a goofy face picture (we need more practice).

 - Grab your ice cream at Izzy's ($16 will feed a family of 4).  Kids order "Kiddie + Izzy."
 - Eat it on the top floor (Axel's recommendation).  

 - Fill up your water bottle (ice cream makes you thirsty).  
 - Head for the spiral hill across the street to wear off your bedtime jitters.
Home in time for 8pm bedtime.

Tonight we watched as a group of conspirators giggled and snickered while setting up a proposal for their soon-to-be-engaged friends.  Candles, flowers, two guys and a gal...sitting on a bench with lighters...waiting for the text message to arrive.  It was magical to be apart of their excitement.

Need a inner-city date on the cheap?  Doesn't get any better than this.

 - Jen