MINNEAPOLIS
The friendly men of the Twin Cities will make sure that you’re gonna make it after all!
Hot-spot neighborhoods: Downtown West, Loring Park
Drink Shake Buy Crash Eat Pump Trim Hang Plan
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
eagleBOLTbar (515 S Washington Ave, Downtown West) A man’s bar for Minneapolis, with monthly gear nights. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
Gay 90’s (408 Hennepin Ave, Downtown West) Nightclub complex with 6 separate spaces. Different strokes for different blokes. link
The Saloon (830 Hennepin Ave, Downtown West) Leather-friendly nightclub. Pub grub available till midnight. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Carhartt – Mall of America (144 North Garden, Mall of America, Bloomington) For classic work gear. link
Carhartt – Riverdale Village (12680 Riverdale Blvd, Coon Rapids) For classic work gear. link
Rainbow Road (109 W Grant St, Loring Park) Your basic gay sex shop. Sex toys, porn, underwear, etc. link
Smitten Kitten (2010 Lyndale Ave S, South Uptown) A sex shop that’s as cute as they come. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK)
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown (19 N 8th St, Downtown West) Leather-friendly Downtown hotel. link
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown (1101 S 4th Ave, Downtown West) Gay-friendly outpost of Hilton’s popular, cozy brand. link
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (1300 Nicollet Mall, Loring Park) Upscale, gay-friendly Downtown hotel. link
Millennium Minneapolis (1313 Nicollet Mall, Loring Park) Another upscale, gay-friendly Downtown hotel. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Hell’s Kitchen (80 S 9th St, Downtown West) Devilishly good breakfasts. Heavenly bloody Marys. Always packed for brunch. link
LUSH (990 Central Ave NE, Marcy-Holmes) A community-focused restaurant with a bar and entertainment space. link
Wilde Cafe (65 Main St SE, East Bank) A culinary tribute to Oscar Wilde. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
Life Time Fitness (5525 Cedar Lake Rd, St Louis Park) Super-cruisy gym in the suburbs. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Prohibition Barbers (118 1/2 Chestnut St E, Stillwater) This favorite barbershop for local Leathermen has moved out to a city on the Wisconsin border. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Atons of Minneapolis A social club for gay Leathermen. link
The Black Guard of Minneapolis A long-standing, laid-back local Leather group. link
BLUF Minneapolis For men into full dress leather uniform. link
Knights of Leather A private, pansexual BDSM organziation. link
Masters And slaves Together: Twin Cities Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Minnesota Leather Pride A group nurturing community and culture. link
Twin Cities boys of Leather A group of Leatherboys committed to service. link
Twin Cities T-Rexx Trans Leathermen of the Twin Cities. link
Twin City Riders A club for LGBTQ motorcyclists. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
June
Twin Cities Pride Watch the parade from the sidelines, or march with Minnesota Leather Pride! link
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