From cozy cafés and delicious local eats to must-see museums, family-friendly adventures, and the best shopping destinations—this list rounds up my favorite places to explore around Minnesota. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or looking for n...
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Museums
Quick-Stops
Fun with the Fam
Restaurants
Malls
Best malls to visit
The Mall of America is a staple in Minnesota, and certainly worth the trip! Bring your walking shoes, and a good nights sleep! Its huge, and an all day trip.
Mall of America®
This mall is so much fun for kids and the whole family!! Must see and go to!!
Maplewood Mall | Shopping Center St Paul MN | 3001 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN, USA
Rosedale mall is super fun to go to, its very clean and never too busy. They have a really good food court with a boba shop, bakery, burger, and taco place, and even a pizza place. The list goes on!
Rosedale Center
Museums
Coolest and most entertaining museums
This is a FREE museum to go to, and it is so peaceful and beautiful. They regularly switch out the art pieces so its awesome for regular trips to!
Minneapolis Institute of Art
This museum right in Canal Park, Duluth is FREE to attend and shows some super cool history about Lake Superior! Super interesting to go to!
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center Museum - Lake Superior Marine Museum Association
Quick-Stops
Coffee or fast food
Best Coffee, and good customer service experience!!
7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee
Super cute, and fancy coffee shop in the cities! Super cool spots to sit, definitely try this one out!!
FRGMNT Coffee
This is the cutest, and most underrated place in the Anoka area!! SOOO good. Drink prices are a little steep but worth it.
Organic Bubble Tea | TE'AMO BOBA BAR | United States
Fun with the Fam
Fun activities to keep all ages having fun!
The Fun Lab gives Grand Slam but newer and more into science themes, and teaching the kids! There is a whole wall painted with the periodic table! But it is made super kid friendly. It is a really fun little place.
The Fun Lab | Family Entertainment Center | Blaine, MN
This aquarium was really fun to go to! They have many fish and sea creatures, and even some land animals like otters and beavers as well as some birds! They have an amazing gift shop as well!
Great Lakes Aquarium
Beautiful waterfall in the heart of the cities. Beautiful, and safe trails to walk. Fairly simple walking trails with optional longer flights of stairs. Good photo opportunities, FREE but paid parking!
Minnehaha Regional Park - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Restaurants
Best restaurants in Minnesota (Mainly Minnesota Originals)
This is literally my favorite restaurant ever! They have the best authentic Mexican food in Minnesota! Endless chips and salsa being served always! Must try if you haven't before!