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Things to do in & around the MPLS/St.Paul Area
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items Local restaurants I recommend in the Twin Cities and South Metro area.
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Arts & Entertainment
Amazing Art Museum - They always have high-quality exhibitions.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
We've seen SO MANY interesting exhibits over the years! Amazing time time for young and old alike.
Plan your visit to the Science Museum of Minnesota | Science Museum of Minnesota
Such a great museum. Lots of interactive exhibits for kids.
Minnesota History Center | Minnesota Historical Society
PRINCE! It speaks for itself. Such an amazing place to visit.
Paisley Park | Prince's Home and Studio
The Guthrie Theater is a renowned performing arts center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for its high-quality productions of classic and contemporary plays. Founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963, it's housed in a striking building designed by Jean N...
Homepage | Guthrie Theater
At Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, we combine the thrill of live entertainment with the joy of a delicious meal. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with music, laughter and exceptional performances.
Grease - Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The Ordway - Saint Paul's nonprofit performing arts center Recognized as one of the U.S.’s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers, the Ordway is home to a wide variety of performances that encompass the finest in Broadway musical theater, mus...
Events
Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis’ vibrant sports and entertainment district, Target Center is proud home to the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves, and four-time WNBA world champion Minnesota Lynx. Over 1 million guests visit the arena every ye...
Target Center
Xcel Energy Center is regarded as one of the finest arenas in the world. The one-of-a-kind, multi-purpose facility is home to more than 150 sporting and entertainment events and approximately 1.7 million visitors each year. Home to the NHL’s Minnesot...
About Us | Xcel Energy Center
This is a must-see modern art museum. They have a ton of activities for families. Don’t forget to see the sculpture garden with the famous cherry on a spoon!
Walker Art Center | Contemporary Art Museum | Minneapolis
Everyone loves the sculpture garden at The Walker. There is a self-guided tour. You just need to download the Bloomberg Connects app. The sculpture garden is FREE to visit and open all year long.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden | Walker Art Center
So many different themed trolley tours! They even true crime & ghost trolley tours.
Minneapolis Tours by Trolley
Mayo Clinic in Rochester is only a couple of hours south. They have various tours throughout the campus and beautiful architecture!
Tours of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
While you’re in Rochester, check out the home of Dr Henry Plummer. It’s so beautiful! He is the Dr who created the pneumatic tube system at Mayo Clinic so the could send patients records from one building to another!
Plummer House | Rochester, MN
If you feel like taking a little day trip, head to Kellogg, MN, to visit Lark Toys. They have a beautiful hand-carved Merry-Go-Round! They also have some of the most rare and unique toys you’ll find, as well as the classics and tons of books! Don’t f...
LARK Toys - Toy Store in Kellogg, MN - Best Toy Store in MN!
Outdoor Activities
This is such a beautiful park and garden! It’s a great spot for photos. We took my son’s graduation photos here.
Lyndale Park Annual-Perennial Garden - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Beautiful Gardens and always something new to see! Check out the Winter Carnival Orchid Show!
Tropical Oasis Weekend - Como Zoo Conservatory
So many beautiful gardens to see! Get ideas for your own landscaping or enjoy the view. Head over to the U of MN Apple stand on the fall!
Home | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Huge Farmer's Market
Minneapolis Farmers Market | Locally Grown Produce | 312 East Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405, USA
One of the best Farmer's Markets around
Home
The Minnesota Zoo is a great zoo! Always clean, educational, and the animals are well cared for! Definitely worth your time to visit!
Home - Minnesota Zoo
All aboard for a nostalgic adventure at the Minnesota Transportation Museum in St. Paul! Perfect for families, history lovers, and train enthusiasts, this museum features beautifully restored locomotives, vintage railcars, and hands-on exhibits that ...
Minnesota Transportation Museum
The oldest public wildflower garden in the US. In 1907, Eloise Butler and three other botany teachers in Minneapolis asked that a small portion of the then Glenwood Park, now Theodore Wirth Park, be set aside as a “wild” garden. They saw such a garde...
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary | Public Gardens of Minnesota
Restaurants
Love their Pizza!
George's Vineyards - Northfield Restaurants - Tripadvisor
Another great pizza option
B & L Pizza
The OG - Where it all began in Northfield MN
basil's pizza northfield, mn
Savoy's is so good! MN company. Really good but spicy.
Red's Savoy Pizza - Specialty Pizza Restaurant in Lakeville
Part of St. Paul, MN, history! You have to try it!
https://cossettas.com/eatery-pizzeria/
Local Treasure! Great food and fun atmosphere
Firehouse Grille - American Restaurant in Elko New Market, MN
Awesome Mexican Food Owned by a Local Family
ALBERTASMEXICANRESTAURANT
Best Chinese in the area! The owners are so sweet!
Eddie Cheng Lakeville｜Online Order｜Lakeville｜MN
Caribou Coffee – Cedar Ave, Minneapolis - A MN company
Start your day right at Caribou Coffee on Cedar Ave in Minneapolis, where handcrafted coffee, cozy vibes, and friendly baristas make every visit special. Whether you’re grabbing a morning latte...
Caribou Coffee · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Shopping
The famous Mall of America! The Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States, featuring over 520 stores, 50 restaurants, and a variety of attractions like Nickelodeon Universe, an indoor theme park, and the S...
Home | Mall of America®
The Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan is an outdoor outlet mall with over 80 stores offering discounts on popular brands like Nike, Coach, and Polo Ralph Lauren. It's conveniently located and features covered walkways and heated parking for comfor...
Twin Cities Premium Outlets®
A Grand Experience was developed to promote Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and particularly the four blocks between Avon and Milton. There is so much to see, enjoy and experience in the area that we decided to create a destination, promote th...
A Grand Experience
It’s always fun to go to Red Wing Boots in Red Wing, MN. They have a huge replica boot in the store.
Work Boots Red Wing MN - Red Wing Shoes - Red Wing Shoe Store