The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

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Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MN

Though it’s less than an hour from the Twin Cities, Lake Maria State Park feels like it’s in another world. Although you can drive into the park, campsites are only accessible on foot or…

Though it’s less than an hour from the Twin Cities, Lake Maria State Park feels like…

The 10 Best Senior Discount Offers in Minnesota!

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Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker, MN

Pebble Creek Golf Club, which is located between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud in Becker, Minnesota, offers a discounted season pass for seniors. For one flat fee, you get a cart and rounds of golf…

Pebble Creek Golf Club, which is located between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud in Becker,…

Confectionery Wonders: Minnesota's Best Doughnut Shops

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Moon Donuts & Cafe, Buffalo, MN

Although it already has two locations—one in Buffalo and one in Monticello— Moon Donuts is a relative newcomer on the Minnesota doughnut scene. But it’s already made quite a splash.…

Although it already has two locations—one in Buffalo and one in Monticello— Moon Donuts…

The 9 Best Antique Stores in Minnesota!

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Buffalo Nickel Antique Market, Buffalo, MN

This huge barn-full of antiques on Highway 55 has been a Wright County fixture for more than a quarter-century. Home to dozens of discrete dealers, the Buffalo Nickel is one of those places where you…

This huge barn-full of antiques on Highway 55 has been a Wright County fixture for more than a…

Minnesota's 10 Most Delicious Bakeries

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Krown Bakery & Eatery, Anoka, MN

In a part of the country where Scandinavian influence is heavy, Minnesota is home to a few Scandinavian bakeries. Lately, though, few do Scandinavian as well as Anoka’s Krown Bakery &…

In a part of the country where Scandinavian influence is heavy, Minnesota is home to a few…

The 7 Best Caterers in Minnesota!

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Unique Dining Catering, Andover, MN

Unique Dining Catering, once voted the Twin Cities best caterer, prides themselves on creating a top-notch overall experience for their customers. In addition to traditional events, Unique Dining…

Unique Dining Catering, once voted the Twin Cities best caterer, prides themselves on creating a…

The 7 Best BBQ Joints in Minnesota!

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Q Fanatic BBQ and Grill, Champlin, MN

Don’t let this joint’s humble setting fool you: Q Fanatic’s barbecue is seriously and studiously prepared by its Culinary Institute of America-trained chef/owner. And it’s…

Don’t let this joint’s humble setting fool you: Q Fanatic’s barbecue is seriously…

Minnesota's Best Public Golf Courses

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Rush Creek, Maple Grove, MN

Rush Creek is a perennial among best public course lists in Minnesota. Host of several national pro and amateur events, Rush Creek has been challenging golfers from the Twin Cities and around the…

Rush Creek is a perennial among best public course lists in Minnesota. Host of several national pro…

Minnesota's Best Holiday Shopping Spots

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Albertville Premium Outlets, Albertville, MN

With well over 100 manufacturer-direct stores, the Premium Outlets in Albertville is located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities on I-94, and is the largest outlet center in the state. Albertville…

With well over 100 manufacturer-direct stores, the Premium Outlets in Albertville is located…

Rip and Shred! Minnesota's Best Skate Parks

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Maple Grove Skate Plaza, Maple Grove, MN

The Skate Plaza in Maple Grove is a multi-tiered, modern outdoor facility that offers lights (it’s open until 10 p.m.) and ample, comfortable seating for spectators. Skaters, meanwhile, will…

The Skate Plaza in Maple Grove is a multi-tiered, modern outdoor facility that offers lights…

Krown Bakery & Eatery, Anoka, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

In a part of the country where Scandinavian influence is heavy, Minnesota is home to a few Scandinavian bakeries. Lately, though, few do Scandinavian as well as Anoka’s Krown Bakery &… Read More

Matt’s Bar & Grill, Minneapolis, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Burgers in Minnesota!

Claiming the “original” Jucy—that’s right, no “I”—Lucy, Matt’s Bar & Grill is an example of specialization breeding excellence. For decades, cooks… Read More

Border Route Trail, MN

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

Stretching more than 60 miles from the SHT near Grand Portage to the Gunflint Trail, north of Grand Marais, the Border Route Trail (BRT) traverses the BWCAW just south of the Canadian border (hence,… Read More

Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Senior Discount Offers in Minnesota!

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres have been putting smiles on the faces and food in the stomachs of Twin Cities theater patrons for decades. Always lighthearted, usually entertaining, and eternally… Read More

Uptown VFW, Minneapolis, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

Yes—you read that correctly. What is quite possibly the best karaoke bar in the Minnesota (City Pages thinks so) is the James Ballentine VFW, Post 246, in the Uptown neighborhhod of… Read More

Minneapolis Farmers Market, Minneapolis, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Minnesota!

Although the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers downtown dwellers a shot at its goods a couple days a week, its Lyndale Market is where the party is. Open daily, year-round (with limited winter… Read More

Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar, Hopkins, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Minnesota!

Jimmy’s Kitchen and Bar is a stalwart of the Southwest Metro appetizer scene. It’s location in a major office park makes it a popular after-work destination, which of course leads to an… Read More

Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill, Waite Park, MN

Featured in The 7 Best Sports Bars in Minnesota!

Sports fans in the St. Cloud area can head to Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill and, with the bar’s extreme satellite package, find just about any game they’re looking for. Daily specials… Read More

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