Located in the heart of Minneapolis, Whittier is a thriving urban residential neighborhood just south of Downtown. Whittier is known for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA), Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Children's Theatre Company (CTC) and Nicollet Avenue "Eat Street" which features restaurants with cuisine from across the world including African, American, Asian fusion, Caribbean, Chinese, German, Greek, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Vietnamese. Vegetarian options are also abound. Besides wonderful arts and delicious food, Whittier is home to cultural, social, recreational, and educational businesses for our diverse range of families. This is a great place to raise kids and have a night out on the town.