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

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Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

A birthday party at the science museum of Minnesota is way more than a party: It’s an experience for the whole crew. Museum-led activites, ranging from magic (or science, actually) to scavenger…
A birthday party at the science museum of Minnesota is way more than a party: It’s an…

The 8 Best First Date Locations in Minnesota

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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul, MN

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is good, year-round bet for a first date. If the outside areas are too cold, you can always grab a coffee, tea or cocoa and stroll through the fragrant,…
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is good, year-round bet for a first date. If the outside areas are…

Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota

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Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, MN

Park Square is downtown St. Paul’s best-known, professional regional theater company. Located on the 7th St. Place pedestrian mall, Park Square’s two stages host several productions every…
Park Square is downtown St. Paul’s best-known, professional regional theater company. Located…

The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!

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Saint Paul Brewing, Saint Paul, MN

While it hasn’t taken off in the same way that some of its local rivals have, Saint Paul Brewing has become a beloved St. Paul institution. Although they live in the shadow of the much larger…
While it hasn’t taken off in the same way that some of its local rivals have, Saint Paul…

10 Best Places for Dessert in Minnesota

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Café Latte, St. Paul, MN

You can have a casual dinner at Café Latte or just pop in for dessert and coffee after dinner elsewhere, but dessert at Café Latter is the point (as it always should be). They always…
You can have a casual dinner at Café Latte or just pop in for dessert and coffee after…

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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Turf Club, St. Paul, MN

Long a no-frills music venue in a blue collar St. Paul neighborhood, the Turf Club’s ability to attract artists got a boost when it partnered with First Ave. to promote shows. Now, the Turf…
Long a no-frills music venue in a blue collar St. Paul neighborhood, the Turf Club’s ability…

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Minnesota!

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Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN

Lakes, woods, and a short commute from anywhere in the Twin Cities make the dozen or so miles of mountain biking trails at Lebanon Hills Regional Park some of the best in the state. The single track…
Lakes, woods, and a short commute from anywhere in the Twin Cities make the dozen or so miles of…

Best Guided Tours in Minnesota

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James J. Hill House, St. Paul, MN

James J. Hill, once the state’s wealthiest man, was a lumber baron and railroad magnate. His Summit Ave. sits regally on a bluff, overlooking downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. Taking…
James J. Hill, once the state’s wealthiest man, was a lumber baron and railroad magnate. His…

The 13 Most Romantic Places in Minnesota!

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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul, MN

Baby, it may be cold outside, but the warmth of the Como Park Conservatory’s lush, green gardens feels like a lingering embrace. Trickling fountains and the occasional musician set the aural…
Baby, it may be cold outside, but the warmth of the Como Park Conservatory’s lush, green…

The 10 Best Senior Discount Offers in Minnesota!

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Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Whether you’re spending the afternoon with the grandkids or looking for a fun, interactive activity on a rainy day, the Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater is a brilliant place to do…
Whether you’re spending the afternoon with the grandkids or looking for a fun, interactive…
Best Things In & Around Mendota, MN
The 8 Best First Date Locations in Minnesota

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul, MN

Featured in The 8 Best First Date Locations in Minnesota
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is good, year-round bet for a first date. If the outside areas are too cold, you can always grab a coffee, tea or cocoa and stroll through the fragrant,… Read More
The 10 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Minnesota!

Wine & Canvas, Minneapolis, MN

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The Wine & Canvas Studio and Cafe is located on the St. Anthony/Minneapolis border. The group hosts in-studio events, as well as events at other locations like restaurants. Wine & Canvas also… Read More
The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!

Revival, Minneapolis, MN

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Now with a second location in St. Paul, Revival is the fried chicken heavyweight in Minnesota. Southern-style and buttermilk delicious, the Tennessee fried chicken from chef Thomas Boemer is pretty… Read More
The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!

Eli’s (Downtown), Minneapolis, MN

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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
The 10 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, MN

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Park Square is downtown St. Paul’s best-known, professional regional theater company. Located on the 7th St. Place pedestrian mall, Park Square’s two stages host several productions every… Read More
15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

Border Route Trail, MN

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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
The 8 Best Burgers in Minnesota!

Matt’s Bar & Grill, Minneapolis, MN

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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
The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Minnesota!

Minneapolis Farmers Market, Minneapolis, MN

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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
The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

Uptown VFW, Minneapolis, MN

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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
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Events around Mendota, MN
May
27

Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

4:30 PM
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
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May
27

Belle & Sebastian and Divino Nino

8:00 PM
Palace Theatre, Saint Paul, MN
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May
27

Belle and Sebastian

8:00 PM
Palace Theatre-MN, St. Paul, MN
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May
27

An Evening of Tributes 8 w/ Rudegirl

8:00 PM
Turf Club, St Paul, MN
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May
28

Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

10:00 AM
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
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May
28

Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

4:30 PM
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN
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May
28

Bastille and Sarah Jaffe

7:00 PM
Palace Theatre, Saint Paul, MN
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Sibley Historic Site

Sibley Historic Site
1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN
The Sibley House Historic Site: The Sibley House Historic Site features four limestone buildings from the era when the American Fur Company opera... Read More

Rogers Lake Park

Rogers Lake Park
1000 Wagon Wheel Trail, Saint Paul, MN
About Us:This park has a great location on Roger's Lake in addition to a variety of different amenities, including a fenced, Tier 1 skate park. A l... Read More

Nickelodeon Universe

Nickelodeon Universe
5000 Center Court, Bloomington, MN
Located in the center of Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe features seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment, including great rides ... Read More

SteppingStone Theatre

SteppingStone Theatre
55 Victoria Street North, Saint Paul, MN
About Us: SteppingStone Theatre focuses on developing the whole child through educational theater programs and fully staged productions. Our suppo... Read More

Dodge Nature Center

Dodge Nature Center
365 Marie Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN
The Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center is an environmental education and habitat restoration organization located on 322 acres in the heart of West ... Read More

Morris Park

Morris Park
5531 39th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1976 to provide habitat for a large number of migratory waterfowl, fish, and other wil... Read More

Cascade Bay Waterpark

Cascade Bay Waterpark
1360 Civic Center Drive, Eagan, MN
Did you know that one of the most popular water parks is right in your back yard?  Captain C. Breeze and the Crew at Cascade Bay are busy plan... Read More

Minnesota History Center

Minnesota History Center
345 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN
The Minnesota Historical Society is a dynamic and widely recognized educational organization that is a trusted resource for history. It is highly v... Read More
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