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15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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Louisville Swamp Unit, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, MN

Hikers in the Twin Cities can find a river oasis in the form of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (MVNWR). The Louisville Swamp Unit, on the western end of the refuge, near Shakopee,…
Hikers in the Twin Cities can find a river oasis in the form of the Minnesota Valley National…

Our 10 Favorite Festivals in Minnesota

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Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee, MN

Tucked along the Minnesota River, between Shakopee and Jordan, is a village that seems out of time in the 21st century… except that most of the people walking around in 15th century European…
Tucked along the Minnesota River, between Shakopee and Jordan, is a village that seems out of time…

The 10 Best Burgers in Minnesota!

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Lions Tap, Eden Prairie, MN

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…
This casual, local watering hole became a destination when word spread about its burgers. The Lions…

Minnesota's Best Public Golf Courses

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Legends Club, Prior Lake, MN

Legends Club is located on the southern edge of the Twin Cities metro. Hewn from the lakes, ponds, creeks, and wetlands of Prior Lake, Legends Club was designed by Gill Miller to be an…
Legends Club is located on the southern edge of the Twin Cities metro. Hewn from the lakes, ponds,…

10 Best Buffets in Minnesota

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The Buffet at Mystic Lake, Prior Lake, MN

Perhaps the biggest in Minnesota, the Buffet at Mystic Lake is certainly a crowd pleaser. They offer lunch or brunch, as well as dinner, seven days a week. Their various offerings range from…
Perhaps the biggest in Minnesota, the Buffet at Mystic Lake is certainly a crowd pleaser. They…

Own The Kitchen: Minnesota's Best Cooking Classes

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Way Cool Cooking School, Eden Prairie, MN

The Way Cool Cooking School boasts a wide range of classes for adults, kids, families, and even corporate team-building. Examples of their offerings range from making to after-school snacks for kids…
The Way Cool Cooking School boasts a wide range of classes for adults, kids, families, and even…

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…

Starchy Goodness: Minnesota's Best French Fries

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Lions Tap, Eden Prairie, MN

Known for decades for their award-winning burgers, the Lions Tap didn’t start serving French fries until the early 1970s—after more than 40 years in business. But they applied the same…
Known for decades for their award-winning burgers, the Lions Tap didn’t start serving French…

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

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Grand Slam, Burnsville, MN

A birthday party package at Grand Slam is a no-brainer for parents. They supply pizza, drinks, a party room, game tokens, trampoline jumping, laser tag, mini golf, go carts, and time in their Play…
A birthday party package at Grand Slam is a no-brainer for parents. They supply pizza, drinks, a…

Best Guided Tours in Minnesota

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Paisley Park, Chanhassen, MN

Once the home and studio of Prince, Paisley Park is now also infamous as the site of the star’s death. The company that operates Graceland now operates the facility and has opened it for public…
Once the home and studio of Prince, Paisley Park is now also infamous as the site of the…
Best Things In & Around Shakopee, MN
The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Minnesota!

Grand Slam, Burnsville, MN

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A birthday party package at Grand Slam is a no-brainer for parents. They supply pizza, drinks, a party room, game tokens, trampoline jumping, laser tag, mini golf, go carts, and time in their Play… Read More
The 8 Best Burgers in Minnesota!

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
The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!

BLVD Kitchen & Bar, Minnetonka, MN

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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
The 10 Best Places for Live Theater 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
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 8 Best First Date Locations in Minnesota

Bryant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis, MN

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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
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 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Minnesota!

Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar, Hopkins, MN

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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
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 Shakopee, MN
May
29

Miss Minnesota USA Finals

3:00 PM
Ames Center, Burnsville, MN
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May
29

Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show

3:00 PM
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN
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May
29

Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show

8:00 PM
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN
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May
30

Bloomington Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Programs

9:00 AM
Bloomington Cemetry, Bloomington, MN
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May
30

Memorial Day

11:00 AM
Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial, Eden Prairie, MN
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May
31

Big Red Wagon Food Truck

4:00 PM
Steel Toe Brewing, Saint Louis Park, MN
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Jun
02

Chili Lime Food Truck

4:00 PM
Steel Toe Brewing, Saint Louis Park, MN
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Valleyfair

Valleyfair
One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN
As the largest amusement park in the upper-midwest, Valleyfair is THE place for Family fun. With over 75 rides & attractions; including Soak Ci... Read More

The Landing

The Landing
2187 Highway 101 East, Shakopee, MN
The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park, formerly Historic Murphy's Landing, was established in 1969. This 88-acre living history museum ... Read More

Shakopee Skate Park

Shakopee Skate Park
1255 Fuller St. South, Shakopee, MN
Check out one of Shakopee’s hottest parks, the Shakopee Skate Park. The skate park is a Tier 1 park (4’ and under) and includes the fol... Read More

Eden Prairie Outdoor Center

Eden Prairie Outdoor Center
13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN
The Eden Prairie Outdoor Center is a refurbished cabin located on the north shore of Staring Lake at 13765 Staring Lake Parkway. A wide range of cl... Read More

Round Lake Park Pavilion

Round Lake Park Pavilion
16691 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN
AMENITIES: Baseball Field Basketball Court Bike Trail Fishing Pier Hiking Trail Hockey Rink Ice Skating Rink Lighted Field Outdoor... Read More

Hyland Play Area

Hyland Play Area
10145 Bush Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN
The huge, award-winning creative play area at Hyland has something for the young and the young-of-heart. The structure includes platforms, hexagona... Read More

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN
History Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' founders, Herb and Carol Bloomberg, designed and constructed their 90,000 square foot entertainment complex wh... Read More

Chanhassen Skatepark

Chanhassen Skatepark
7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN
The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in September of 1999. The park is located between city hall and the downtown fire station. A new hockey / i... Read More

Richardson Nature Center

Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN
Located within Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Richardson Nature Center is the largest of Three Rivers' nature centers. Inside, enjoy colorful clay mosai... Read More
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