Walker Library, Minneapolis

Name: Walker Library
Address: 2880 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, United States

#161 among attractions in Minneapolis

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Walker Library is a public library in the East Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is on Hennepin Avenue one block north of Lake Street, adjoining the Midtown Greenway. ()

Built: 1911 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 44°56'59"N, 93°17'55"W

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2880 Hennepin AveCalhoun Isles (Uptown)Minneapolis United States

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Walker Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Calhoun, Seven Points, Lake of the Isles, Edna S. Purcell House.

0.8 miSW
Lake bordered by parks and trails
Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
22 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.
~750 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Seven Points, Minneapolis
4 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...
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
15 min walk • Lake of the Isles is a lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, connected to Cedar Lake and Bde Maka Ska. The lake has an area of 109 acres, 2.86 miles of shoreline with a little under three miles of paved walking and biking paths, and a maximum depth of 31 feet.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Edna S. Purcell House, Minneapolis
18 min walk • The Edna S. Purcell house was designed by the firm of Purcell, Feick and Elmslie for architect William Purcell and his family in 1913. It is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
~190 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Uptown Theatre, Minneapolis
1 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.
0.6 miE
Theater
HUGE Improv Theater, Minneapolis
15 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.
1.1 miS
Cemetery
Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis
29 min walk • 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.
0.7 miSW
Park
Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis
19 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.
1.1 miNE
44°57'23"N • 93°16'42"W
Vertical Endeavors, Minneapolis
28 min walk • Climbing
0.6 miS
Spiritual, Temple
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, Minneapolis
15 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.
0.7 miN
Synagogue
Temple Israel, Minneapolis
19 min walk • Temple Israel is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1878, it is the oldest synagogue in Minneapolis and one of the largest Jewish congregations in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walker Library?

Nearby attractions include Lyn-Lake, Minneapolis (11 min walk), East Isles, Minneapolis (11 min walk), East Calhoun, Minneapolis (14 min walk), South Uptown, Minneapolis (14 min walk).

How to get to Walker Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walker Library:

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Uptown Transit Center (2 min walk)
31 St W • Lines: 4, 4A, 4B, 4G, 4L, 4P (12 min walk)