Kari’s Create & Paint Studio, Stillwater, MN

Pop into Kari’s studio in historic downtown Stillwater for one of her public “A Sip and a Brush” events. A cash bar helps to unleash the creative spirit in aspiring artists. The… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Minnesota!

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Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

Give your mind some nourishment the next time the rain falls with a trip to the Science Museum of Minneapolis. Located in St. Paul, this museum offers interactive and educational exhibits that will… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

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Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, MN

Park Square is downtown St. Paul’s best-known, professional regional theater company. Located on the 7th St. Place pedestrian mall, Park Square’s two stages host several productions every… Read More

The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

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James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW, Minneapolis, MN

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

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Water Street Inn, Stillwater, MN

Couples looking for a smalltown feel close to the big city need only head over to Stillwater, Minnesota’s first city, and the century-old Water Street Inn. Rooms that overlook the St. Croix… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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Myth Live Event Center, Maplewood, MN

The Myth is a troubled, mid-sized venue that, in spite of problems like closures, manages to attract popular national acts to its unassuming suburban location. One advantage the Myth has over other… Read More

The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Minnesota!

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Great Wolf Lodge, Bloomington, MN

Since it first opened as Waterpark of America, families have flocked to this resort during all months of the year. With its rebranding as a Great Wolf Lodge, it’s likely to become even more… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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James J. Hill House, St. Paul, MN

James J. Hill, once the state’s wealthiest man, was a lumber baron and railroad magnate. His Summit Ave. sits regally on a bluff, overlooking downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. Taking… Read More

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Jazz Cruises on the St. Croix River, Stillwater, MN

Another riverboat staple in the Twin Cities, the St. Croix Boat and Packet Co. offers any number of cruises on the St. Croix River, from radio station-sponsored booze cruises to everyday rides with… Read More

The 7 Best Sightseeing Tours in Minnesota!

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Stillwater Trolley, Stillwater, MN

The best way to see the North Star State’s first city is a Stillwater Trolley tour. From Victorian mansions and historic sites to some of the striking natural features that lured settlers to… Read More

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