Whittier Neighborhood

The Whittier neighborhood is 81 square blocks one mile south of downtown Minneapolis. Whittier is bounded by Franklin Avenue to the north, Interstate 35W to the east, Lyndale Avenue South to the west and Lake Street to the south. Approximately 14,000 people live in Whittier. It is famous for the section of Nicollet Avenue known as Eat Street, which is densely populated with food and dining options from cultures across the world. Check out the Eat Street guide from the Whittier Alliance neighborhood association. It is also home to the world renowned Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the adjacent Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the cult favorite Electric Fetus record and gift shop.