Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis

Name: Lakewood Cemetery
Address: Entrance along 36th St at the foot of Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, United States
Telephone: +1 612 822 2171

#79 among attractions in Minneapolis

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Lakewood Cemetery is a large private, non-sectarian cemetery located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is located at 3600 Hennepin Avenue at the southern end of the Uptown area. It is noted for its chapel which is on the National Register of Historic Places and was modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. ()

Built: 1908 (116 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 44°56'0"N, 93°18'1"W

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Entrance along 36th St at the foot of Hennepin AveSouthwest Minneapolis (East Harriet)Minneapolis United States

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+1 612 822 2171

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Lakewood Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lyndale Park, Lake Calhoun, Seven Points, The Bakken Museum.

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Park, Garden
Lyndale Park, Minneapolis
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Lyndale Park is a verdant oasis that boasts an array of horticultural delights and serene landscapes. This urban park, which is part of the grand chain of parks surrounding Lake Harriet, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle...
0.8 miNW
Lake bordered by parks and trails
Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
21 min walk • Lake Calhoun, officially known as Bde Maka Ska, is the jewel of Minneapolis and a bustling hub of outdoor activity year-round. This urban lake, ringed by parkland and cityscapes, offers an idyllic retreat from the fast pace of city life.
1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Seven Points, Minneapolis
26 min walk • Seven Points, previously known as Calhoun Square, is a cornerstone of Uptown Minneapolis, offering a blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences to locals and visitors alike. Nestled at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street, this urban...
1.1 miW
Museum, Science museum
The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis
28 min walk • The Bakken Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, is a unique institution dedicated to the dynamic interplay of electricity and life. This distinctive museum is situated on the scenic shores of Lake Calhoun and stands as a beacon for science enthusiasts...
1.1 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Uptown Theatre, Minneapolis
28 min walk • The Uptown Theatre is one of the oldest surviving theaters in the Twin Cities area. It was in active use from 1916 to 2020.
1.1 miNE
Theater
HUGE Improv Theater, Minneapolis
29 min walk • HUGE Improv Theater is a Minneapolis theater founded in 2005 dedicated to long form improvisational theater. The non-profit theater acquired its own building in 2010, where it runs scheduled nightly improv performances and hosts several annual improv festivals.
0.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Harriet, Minneapolis
22 min walk • Lake Harriet is a lake in the southwest part of Minneapolis, just south of Bde Maka Ska and north of Minnehaha Creek. The lake is surrounded by parkland as part of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.
0.7 miNW
Park
Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis
18 min walk • The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is a linked series of park areas in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, that takes a roughly circular path through the city. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board developed the system over many years.
0.6 miN
Spiritual, Temple
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, Minneapolis
16 min walk • The Minnesota Zen Meditation Center is an urban, non-residential, Sōtō Zen practice community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2019, MZMC has been lead by two co-guiding Dharma teachers, Tim Burkett and Ted O'Toole.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Minneapolis
21 min walk • The Minnesota Streetcar Museum is a transport museum that operates two heritage streetcar lines in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the western suburb of Excelsior.
1.3 miNW
Beach
Calhoun Beach Club, Minneapolis
33 min walk • The Beach Club Residences is an apartment community, health club, and commercial center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, just across Lake Street from its namesake Lake Calhoun. Its founders intended the club to meet their residential, recreational, and entertainment needs in one building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lakewood Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include East Harriet, Minneapolis (9 min walk), Lyndale Park, Minneapolis (10 min walk), Interlachen Bridge, Minneapolis (11 min walk), Theodore Wirth House-Administration Building, Minneapolis (12 min walk).

How to get to Lakewood Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lakewood Cemetery:

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38 St W • Lines: 4, 4A, 4B, 4G, 4L, 4P (12 min walk)
39 St W • Lines: 4, 4B, 4G, 4L, 4P (13 min walk)