University Grove is a unique neighborhood in Falcon Heights that was created to attract faculty and staff to the University of Minnesota in which each house was individually designed and built. The park has open green spaces that are great to stroll through as well as a playground for children. There are park benches and […]
Curtiss Field is named after Curtiss Northwest Airport, one of the first airports in Minnesota, and it occupies a corner of what used to be that airport. It's a cozy neighborhood park, perfect those with children. There is a playground for the little ones to play freely, and there are picnic tables when you need […]
Community Park is a neighbor favorite and a great place to gather. There are Plenty of activities for the sporty types to enjoy, including football/soccer, tennis, softball/baseball, and basketball. There is an ice rink with a warming house, too. There are walking/running trails for those who are more into solitary activities, too. The kids will […]
Dino's Mediterranean Fresh is a Greek restaurant that is part of a local chain. Dino and Vana Adamidis started serving up their delicious Mediterranean food in 1975, and the restaurants are still in the family today. They wanted to bring the flavors of Dino's Greek hometown to the Twin Cities in the form of delicious […]
Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe was established in 2004 by Solie Anderson and taken over by a friend of the family, Sandra Weise in 2013. It is in the neighboring city of St. Anthony Park. Solie has been bringing the tastes of her homeland, Finland, to the Twin Cities for decades, and Sandra Weise has […]
New Wok is an Asian restaurant that serves classic Chinese and Japanese fare. The decor reflects the Asian influence, and the atmosphere is cozy while the service is friendly. The menu is vast and offers a variety of foods. The Chinese menu includes fried rice, chow mein, lo mein, and chow mei fun/ho fun. The […]
Colossal Cafe was opened in 2011 by John and Elizabeth Tinucci and was the second of three Colossal Cafes in the Twin Cities. It is in the neighboring city of Como, which makes it easily accessible for Falcon Heights residents. It has a cozy and intimate atmosphere with great service. The food is classic American […]
Eggroll Queen Music Cafe was opened in late 2019 by Mai Vang after she spent years selling egg rolls out of her living room and then food truck. She had support from the community, and she wants to be a gathering place for the community. The decor is woodsy and cozy, and the atmosphere is […]
Minnesota's Great Get Together! This is the largest fair in the U.S. by daily attendance and 2nd largest in the U.S. by total attendance- 2nd only to Texas's fair which runs twice as long! The Minnesota State Fair is 12 days of Anything-You-Want-On-A-Stick, vendors for miles, rides, fabulous concerts, livestock exhibits and more. There's a […]
