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…

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 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

The 9 Best Steakhouses in Minnesota!

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Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse, Maple Grove, MN

Pittsburgh Blue is another steak concept from the group that founded Manny’s, and far from living in the shadow of its sister restaurant, Pittsburgh Blue does just fine. Although it has a…

Pittsburgh Blue is another steak concept from the group that founded Manny’s, and far from…

The Paint Pub, Maple Grove, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Minnesota!

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… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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