10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

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St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

If you want to infuse a historical feel into your next getaway, St. James Hotel in Red Wing is the best destination. Established in 1875, this incredible hotel overflows with class and…

If you want to infuse a historical feel into your next getaway, St. James Hotel in Red Wing is the…

The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!

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The Port, Red Wing, MN

Tucked into the lower level of the St. James Hotel (they’re putting a lot of bars in basements these days, aren’t they?), the Port is another speakeasy-inspired joint in a port town. But…

Tucked into the lower level of the St. James Hotel (they’re putting a lot of bars in…

The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

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Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

With award-winning doughnuts that earn statewide recognition, Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town business with a big reputation. Although their offerings go way beyond doughnuts. Yet, the…

With award-winning doughnuts that earn statewide recognition, Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is…

The 9 Best Markets in Minnesota!

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Buchanan Grocery, Red Wing, MN

In Red Wing, shoppers have loved the small-town, neighborhood atmosphere of Buchanan Grocery since 1923. Housemade deli items, like their renowned potato salad, as well as fresh, high-quality meat…

In Red Wing, shoppers have loved the small-town, neighborhood atmosphere of Buchanan Grocery since…

The 9 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

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Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town bakery that’s earned a lot of regional love: It was recently voted the best bakery in Minnesota. With a seasonal rotation of Polish specialties like…

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town bakery that’s earned a lot of regional love: It…

The 8 Best Bagel Shops in Minnesota!

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Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop was recently voted the best bakery in Minnesota on the strength of its cookies and donuts, but its no slouch when it comes to bagels, either. A fresh, changing daily…

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop was recently voted the best bakery in Minnesota on the strength of…

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Minnesota!

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Overlooking the Mississippi River and the town of Red Wing, more than 10 miles of intermediate to advanced single track tack and jibe the river bluffs in Southeast Minnesota. Memorial Park is located…

Overlooking the Mississippi River and the town of Red Wing, more than 10 miles of intermediate to…

The 9 Best Wedding Locations in Minnesota!

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Round Barn Farm, Red Wing, MN

Round Barn Farm is a bed and breakfast, but it’s also a stunning wedding venue located just outside the Mississippi River town of Red Wing. The grounds offer incredible views of the river…

Round Barn Farm is a bed and breakfast, but it’s also a stunning wedding venue located just…

The 13 Most Romantic Places in Minnesota!

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St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Just steps from the Mississippi River, in historic Red Wing, the St. James Hotel has been harboring couples seeking romantic refuge for more than century. The St. James retains all of its 19th…

Just steps from the Mississippi River, in historic Red Wing, the St. James Hotel has been harboring…

The 7 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Minnesota!

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Bev’s Café, Red Wing, MN

Bev’s Café is the oldest restaurant in one of Minnesota’s oldest cities. Needless to say, it’s a local mainstay. The have hot coffee ready to go at 5 a.m. on weekdays and a…

Bev’s Café is the oldest restaurant in one of Minnesota’s oldest cities.…

The Port, Red Wing, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!

Tucked into the lower level of the St. James Hotel (they’re putting a lot of bars in basements these days, aren’t they?), the Port is another speakeasy-inspired joint in a port town. But… Read More

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

Buchanan Grocery, Red Wing, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Markets in Minnesota!

In Red Wing, shoppers have loved the small-town, neighborhood atmosphere of Buchanan Grocery since 1923. Housemade deli items, like their renowned potato salad, as well as fresh, high-quality meat… Read More

Afton State Park, Afton, MN

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

Afton is another park close to the Twin Cities, only half an hour from St. Paul, but nowhere near civilization. Stretching from St. Croix River beaches to bluff-top prairies, the park boasts miles of… Read More

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, Red Wing, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop is small-town bakery that’s earned a lot of regional love: It was recently voted the best bakery in Minnesota. With a seasonal rotation of Polish specialties like… Read More

Turf Club, St. Paul, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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… Read More

St. Paul Urban Trail Run, St. Paul, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Road Races in Minnesota!

A race on paved trails (and stairs!) fully within the city limits of St. Paul, the point-to-point Urban Trail Run showcases the capitol city’s beauty on a course that starts at Battle Creek… Read More

HealthEast Sports Center, Woodbury, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Centers in Minnesota!

The largest multi-sport facility in the East Metro, the HealthEast Sports Center has a 90,000-square-foot indoor field house that supports soccer, field hockey, baseball/softball, and track. The… Read More

Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Minnesota!

Since 1886, Minnesotans have celebrated the cold season with this festival devoted to parades, ice sculptures and more wintry fun. It's the oldest festival of its kind in America. (Saint Paul)

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