Christmas in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
No matter which side of the Twin Cities metro area you prefer, you’ve got plenty of holiday attractions, Christmas markets, and shopping options across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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Visit the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
One of our favorite annual sojourns is the American Swedish Institute in South Minneapolis at Christmas time. While the Turnblad Mansion is always a treat for the art and history buff in us, it’s especially wonderful when its halls are decked for the holidays.
Visiting the Minnesota State Capitol
The Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, is, obviously, the seat of Minnesota state government. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General … Read more
7 Great Minneapolis Restaurants
Seven greats of the Minneapolis restaurant scene, plus a few more. A selection of restaurants we’ve enjoyed recently. Some new and some old favorites; choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hiking the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Jordan
The hiking path at the Minnesota Valley State Recreation area winds through woods and prairie, yielding close-up looks at birds, butterflies, dragonflies, plus an assortment of hardwood trees and healthy clumps of sumac, dogwood, and cattails.
10 Great Minnesota Gift Ideas
Find great gift ideas from Minnesota, for your Minnesota family or far-flung friends. Suggestions include books, gear, food, and arts.
The Science Museum of Minnesota
Saint Paul’s Science Museum of Minnesota is one of the premier attractions for children in Minnesota. So many levers to pull, wheels to turn, and buttons to push.
The Winchell Trail, Hiking Minneapolis
The Winchell Trail along the Mississippi River in south Minneapolis is the oldest hiking trail in the Minneapolis Park System. It parallels the West River Parkway, but is a much more pleasant walk. And it gets you down all the way to the river bank.
Minneapolis: Minnehaha Falls to the Mississippi River
You can take a two-mile walk from Minnehaha Falls to the Mississippi River and hardly know you’re in a city.
What to Do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
A semi comprehensive list of things to do and see in Minneapolis and Saint Paul: museums, restaurants, biking, music, and more.