Welcome to Edina
Edina is a walkable, golf-driven community located within the first ring of Minneapolis suburbs. Beginning as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s, Edina became one of the first incorporated Minneapolis suburbs in the late 19th Century and is now a hip destination for shopping and dining. The stylish and sprawling commercial district of 50th and France runs across both sides of Edina’s boundary with Minneapolis. With more than 175 retailers, 50th and France is the top shopping destination in the entire Twin Cities region.
Edina’s eclectic housing options include stylish condos, spacious single-family homes, and grand luxury residences nestled alongside the lakes and country parks that dot the city.
What to Love
- Hip and walkable first-ring suburb of Minneapolis
- Two exceptional golf courses
- 50th and France shopping and dining
Local Lifestyle
Edina is a sophisticated city offering access to some of Minnesota’s finest amenities. These amenities include two first-class golf courses and 50th and France’s endless array of upscale shopping and dining options. There is also a great deal of beautiful scenery to explore within Edina, including numerous lakes and the diverse landscape surrounding Minnehaha Creek.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Dining Highlights:
- Raag on 50th — Located in the heart of the 50th & France district, Raag on 50th offers a blend of modern Indian fine‑dining by evening and a cozy café by day. raagindiancuisine.com
- Mr. Paul’s Supper Club — Situated at the bustling corner of 50th & France, Mr. Paul’s Supper Club brings a bold New Orleans‑inspired twist to the Minnesota dining scene. mrpaulssupperclub.com
- Salut Bar Americain — A French brasserie in the heart of 50th & France, Salut offers a blend of classic French cuisine and American friendliness. salutbaramericain.com
- Coalition — Located at 3808 West 50th St. in the heart of the vibrant 50th & France district, Coalition Restaurant offers a “casually sophisticated” dining experience that bridges neighborhood comfort with chef‑driven flair. coalitionrestaurant.com
Entertainment:
- Centennial Lakes Park — 24‑acre park with a lake, walking paths, paddle‑boats, mini‑golf, and summer concerts at the amphitheater.
- Edinborough Park — A unique indoor park: playground, pool, walking track, events and performances — great for year‑round entertainment.
- Braemar Golf Course & adjoining complex — Public 27‑hole play including the top‑rated 18‑hole; also ice rinks, field turf dome, and recreation at Braemar Park.
- Stroll through 50th & France — Beyond shopping, the district offers cafés, strolling, window‑shopping, and a neighborhood sense of pace that’s both upscale and relaxed.
Things to Do
Every summer, an estimated 250,000 visitors descend on Edina to see top artists and craft producers from across the nation display their work at the three-day Edina Art Fair. This major event is the top art fair in Minnesota and one of the top 50 in the entire United States. The Edina Fourth of July Parade is another major annual event that features marching bands, youth associations, community groups, and veterans marching through Edina prior to a concert and a fireworks display.
Edina is also a first-class destination for golfing. The Edina Country Club features an exquisite 18-hole golf course, which was designed by renowned architect Tom Bendelow in 1923. Two of the world’s top golfers, Chris Brands, and Tom Lehman, led a redesign of the course in the 2010s that added new greens, bunkers, and fairway grasses while maintaining Bendelow’s classic layout. Along with several fine restaurants, Edina Country Club also offers a beautiful pool complex, tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and winter activities including platform tennis, hockey, ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding, and cross-country skiing. Braemar Golf Course offers 27 holes of public play including one of the top-rated 18-hole courses in the country.
Minnehaha Creek runs through Edina on its meandering 22-mile path from Lake Minnetonka to Minnehaha Falls. This route takes Minnehaha Creek through a gorgeous landscape of woodlands, wetlands, parks, and urban cities. Popular activities include paddling along Minnehaha Creek’s diverse landscape.
