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…

The Big Day: Minnesota's Best Wedding Locations

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Lafayette Club, Minnetonka Beach, MN

The Lafayette Club is on an incredible, 38-acre parcel of wooded land that sweeps down to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The centerpiece is the 1925, Spanish-style clubhouse. Lafayette is a private…

The Lafayette Club is on an incredible, 38-acre parcel of wooded land that sweeps down to the…

Minnesota's Favorite Booze Cruises

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Al & Alma’s Lake Minnetonka Cruises, Mound, MN

Al & Alma’s is one of the most venerable and beloved cruise companies in the Twin Cities. They’ve been plying the waters of Lake Minnetonka for decades, keeping happy customers…

Al & Alma’s is one of the most venerable and beloved cruise companies in the Twin Cities.…

10 Best Places for Dessert in Minnesota

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Bellecour, Wayzata, MN

Bellecour is award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen’s riff on a French bistro and bakery. Given the strong dessert game at sister restaurant Spoon and Stable, it’s really no surprise that…

Bellecour is award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen’s riff on a French bistro and bakery. Given the…

Minnesota's Best Paint & Wine Spots

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The Paint Pub, Maple Grove, MN

The Paint Pub is a café and pub where you can join a public event to paint and sip in a fun, creative environment. In addition to beer and wine, the pub offers a menu of snacks, paninis, and…

The Paint Pub is a café and pub where you can join a public event to paint and sip in a fun,…

The 8 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Minnesota!

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Hanus Sports, Wayzata, MN

In business for 30 years, Hanus Sports has kept generations of West Metro hockey players in gear and on the ice. They offer a wide selection of sticks, skates, breezers, and all the other equipment a…

In business for 30 years, Hanus Sports has kept generations of West Metro hockey players in gear…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota

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BLVD Kitchen & Bar, Minnetonka, MN

So BLVD Kitchen & Bar doesn’t exactly have fried chicken in the traditional sense, they simply have some of the best chicken tenders in the state. The start with whole chicken breasts,…

So BLVD Kitchen & Bar doesn’t exactly have fried chicken in the traditional sense, they…

The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Minnesota!

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Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar, Hopkins, MN

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…

Jimmy’s Kitchen and Bar is a stalwart of the Southwest Metro appetizer scene. It’s…

Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota

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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN

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…

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres have been putting smiles on the faces and food in the stomachs of…

Moon Donuts & Cafe, Buffalo, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

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.… Read More

BLVD Kitchen & Bar, Minnetonka, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!

So BLVD Kitchen & Bar doesn’t exactly have fried chicken in the traditional sense, they simply have some of the best chicken tenders in the state. The start with whole chicken breasts,… Read More

kiddywampus, Hopkins, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Minnesota!

More than a toy store, kiddywampus also offers camps and all sorts of classes for kids, as well as a dozen themed parties ranging from art or pirates to jedi training academy. kiddywampus provides… Read More

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

Bryant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis, MN

Featured in The 8 Best First Date Locations in Minnesota

Looking for a fun first date with a low budget? Bryant Lake Bowl’s got your back! Every Monday, BLB offers up “Cheap Date Night,” which includes two entrees, a bottle of wine or a… Read More

Eli’s (Downtown), Minneapolis, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!

The original, narrow Eli’s on Hennepin pulls off a trick that few downtown bars can: It feels like a neighborhood watering hole but manages to draw enough foot traffic from offices and… Read More

Lions Tap, Eden Prairie, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Burgers in Minnesota!

This casual, local watering hole became a destination when word spread about its burgers. The Lions Tap doesn’t do anything too fancy with the burger concept, but its house-blend spices do so… 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

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

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