The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood is bounded by the Mississippi River and interstates 94 and 35W. Cedar-Riverside is now readily accessible via the new LRT (Light Rail Transit) system.

Coming from St. Paul and the East:

Take Interstate 94 west to Cedar Avenue (exit #234C -- the second exit past the Mississippi River).
At the bottom of its off-ramp, turn right (north) and enter the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

From the West:

Take Interstate 394 east to Interstate 94 east.
Take Interstate 94 east to Interstate 35W North. Immediately take exit 17C ("3rd St/U of M").
Follow signs for the West Bank.
At the West Bank ramp, turn right (east) onto Washington Avenue and enter the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

From the North

Take Interstate 35W south to exit 17C ("Washington Ave").
At the top of its off-ramp, make a left turn (east) onto Washington Avenue and enter the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

From the South:

Take Interstate 35W North to exit 17C ("3rd St - U of M")
Follow signs for the West Bank.
At the West Bank ramp, turn right (east) onto Washington Avenue and enter the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

From Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport:

1. Take the LRT train and get off at the Cedar Riverside stop.

2. Or by car, exit airport in left lane on Highway 5. Merge right and follow "Minneapolis" signs. Exit on "Minneapolis Highway 55" (Hiawatha). Continue on Highway 55 in the right lane. Exit at "Third Street/U of MN West Bank" to Washington Avenue. Turn right (east) onto Washington Avenue and enter the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

Street parking is available and meters are free after posted hours. Many businesses offer validation at the numerous lots and ramps in the area.

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