Carrie Monroe: #hale This neighborhood establishment is the perfect place to get an amazing breakfast. A wonderful variety of options including scrambles, huevos rancheros, and tacos. People love their pumpkin buckwheat waffles and the pecan caramel roll. They also have a collection of vintage handheld video games from the 70's and 80's that you can play while you wait or just admire the many paint by number paintings that adorn the walls.

Carrie Monroe: #hale The Movement Lab offers dance and movement classes for children and adults in fun atmosphere.

Carrie Monroe: #hale The west shores of Lake Nokomis feature a native plant lakeshore restoration project. These native plants help the water quality of the lake by protecting the lake from groundwater runoff.

Carrie Monroe: #hale This neighborhood institution is the place to go for great pasta, pizza, and subs. Cool off after a walk or ride around the lake with some home made gelato.

Carrie Monroe: #hale This large church serves many in the community. In addition the weekly mass and this church hosts and annual block party in the fall with food, games, and music.

Carrie Monroe: #hale Students and neighbors can relax in this peace garden. Take a book or leave a book for students to enjoy in the Little Free Library in this garden.

Carrie Monroe: #hale Minnie, the lake creature, has spent the summer of 2013 in this lovely part of Lake Nokomis. This public art piece has been spending summers in Minneapolis lakes for four years now. Spy Minnie from the walking path, the bike path, or canoe or paddle out to see Minnie. Fans of Minnie can follow along on Facebook and twitter @lakecreature to see which lake Minnie will call home next summer.