Central Minneapolis , also referred to as Downtown Minneapolis, is a community in the core of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Central area is composed of six smaller neighborhoods and includes Minneapolis’ downtown neighborhoods. Serving as the nightlife core of Minneapolis, the Central community has plenty of amenities to offer and events to attend. Popular venues such as First Avenue and the Target Center call Central, Minneapolis their home. First Avenue hosts many local artists while the Target Center puts on major sporting events and large concerts. This area also provides several options for dining. One local favorite is The Oceanaire Seafood Room, known for its seasonal and sustainable seafood flown in fresh daily.Whether you work downtown or just love being close to theaters, restaurants, museums, sporting events, concerts and shopping, downtown Minneapolis real estate options are worth exploring. You’ll find downtown Minneapolis homes for sale in six distinct neighborhoods:  Downtown West ,  Downtown East (Mill District) ,  Elliot Park ,  Loring Park ,  North Loop (Warehouse District) , and  Steven’s Square – Loring Heights .