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Twin Cities Metro Area

Visit the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis

May 21, 2024November 23, 2021 by Tom Bartel
minneapolis american swedish institute main hall

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.

Categories Arts and Culture, History, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags holidays

Visiting the Minnesota State Capitol

June 17, 2024October 20, 2021 by Tom Bartel
minnesota state capitol building

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

Categories Arts and Culture, History, Twin Cities Metro Area

6 Great Minneapolis Restaurants

July 1, 2024September 1, 2021 by Tom Bartel
billy sushi restaurant

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.

Categories Cities and Towns, Food and Drink, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Minneapolis

Hiking the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Jordan

July 1, 2024August 3, 2021 by Kristin Henning
minnesota river state recreation river bank

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.

Categories Hiking and Biking, State and National Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Minnesota River

10 Great Minnesota Gift Ideas

July 1, 2024November 22, 2020 by Kristin Henning
baseball cap gift

Find great gift ideas from Minnesota, for your Minnesota family or far-flung friends. Suggestions include books, gear, food, and arts.

Categories Arts and Culture, Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area

The Science Museum of Minnesota

March 21, 2023November 2, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minnesota science museum dinosaur

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.

Categories Arts and Culture, Family, For Children, Museums, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Saint Paul

The Winchell Trail, Hiking Minneapolis

October 13, 2023October 29, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minneapolis winchell trail mississippi river

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, taking you down all the way to the river bank.

Categories Hiking and Biking, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Mississippi River

Minneapolis: Minnehaha Falls to the Mississippi River

September 2, 2024September 29, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minneapolis Minnehaha Creek Mississippi

You can take a two-mile walk from Minnehaha Falls to the Mississippi River and hardly know you’re in a city.

Categories Family, Hiking and Biking, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Minneapolis, Mississippi River, waterfall

What to Do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul

November 13, 2024September 1, 2020 by Kristin Henning
mississippi river kayakers

A semi comprehensive list of things to do and see in Minneapolis and Saint Paul: museums, restaurants, biking, music, and more.

Categories Arts and Culture, Cities and Towns, Food and Drink, For Children, Museums, Resorts and Getaways, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Minneapolis, Saint Paul

An Uphill Hike at Afton State Park

February 12, 2024August 27, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minnesota afton state park overlook

Afton State Park is one of four state parks that are easy drives from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Find scenic overlooks and a variety of hikes.

Categories Day Trips, Hiking and Biking, Parks, State and National Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags St. Croix River
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