Calhoun Isles is a vibrant and diverse community in the Twin Cities. It is a hub for outdoor recreation, restaurants, and nightlife. In the summer, you can enjoy Thomas Beach at Bde Maka Ska (formerly named Lake Calhoun) centered between the East Calhoun and West Calhoun neighborhoods or take a bike ride on the Grand Rounds Byway around Lake of the Isles, nestled between the Cedar-Isles-Dean and East Isles neighborhoods. In the trendy and energetic Uptown Business District (which is in the center of the East Isles, Lowry Hill East, CARAG, and East Calhoun neighborhoods) you can find a wide variety of restaurants, many featuring rooftop patios.Along with the vibrant areas nestled around Uptown, the Calhoun Isles community is also home to neighborhoods with historic character and charm. From the Victorian style houses of Lowry Hill built before 1900, to the mansions that line the streets of Kenwood , the more affluent neighborhoods of Calhoun Isles boast an abundance of character, and easy access to Downtown Minneapolis.