When you live and learn in the heart of the city, there鈥檚 always something to do. Take a stroll along the nearby Mississippi River, hike multiple nature paths, explore theaters and restaurants鈥攁ll within walking distance from our friendly, close-knit campus.
The Twin Cities boast a strong economy and a vibrant culture as the third-largest theater market in the nation, and home to 6 professional sports teams and 聽with access to diverse employment opportunities.
Explore the city
When you’re ready to venture off campus, you’ll find we’re聽just minutes from Downtown, Uptown, and Dinkytown,聽to name just a few! Below is what you’ll find among your new surroundings.
East Bank and Dinkytown聽boast Annie鈥檚 Parlour and legendary , as well as international cuisine and fast food. And聽there鈥檚 no shortage of arts and culture with the 听补苍诲听.
East Town鈥攈ome to the , , and (go Vikings!)鈥攈as become a major cultural hub with the and , as well as restaurants like and .
Cedar-Riverside, Augsburg’s home,聽boasts the largest community of immigrants in the Twin Cities, adding a vibrant richness to the culture and heritage of the area. It offers a thriving arts scene, ethnic restaurants, grocery markets, retail and coffee shops鈥攎ost notably the , and .
Seven Corners, a district within Cedar-Riverside, offers a number of restaurants including , Chipotle, and even a sushi joint. The area is rounded out with a comedy club and one of the oldest theaters in the state, .
Seward, which includes Franklin Avenue, is known for its progressive values, , and favorites like Birchwood Caf茅 and . It鈥檚 also home to arts organizations , , and .
Getting around
Getting to and from your favorite destinations and activities is easy. You can 聽or find聽 bus聽and light rail stops just a few blocks from campus, taking聽you to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, the , and .