Lilydale Park

In the hills of Lilydale Park, an undeveloped preserve along the Mississippi River in St.... More

Listen to nightly live music at the Lake Harriet band shell

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and park yourself in the grass for a performance... More

Mall of America

Spend at least a day here, with more than 500 stores to satisfy any shopper.... More

Midtown Antique Mall

The Mall hosts 90 dealers in a three-story structure; the top level is a giant... More

Midwest Mountaineering

The city’s premier locally owned outdoor store is an addictive spot for adventurers looking for... More

Minneapolis Central Library

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The museum, recently expanded by Michael Graves, features the presidential art and memorabilia of leaders... More

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

The glamorous Ordway Center, with its expansive glass façade and dramatically curved interior staircase, is... More

Rustica

Led by head baker Tammy Hoyt, the team at this independent neighborhood bakery crafts homemade... More

RWFB Bar

The Chamber Hotel's sassily patriotic RWFB Bar - a.k.a. the Red, White, and F***ing Blue... More

Savor a farmers' market taste-off

Mill City Farmers Market: www.millcityfarmersmarket.org St. Paul Farmers’ Market: www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com Locally made jam, honey, and... More

Science Museum of Minnesota

This hands-on museum, beautifully situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, is as much... More

St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers

You'll find owner Gary Goodman at his desk at the front of the store, where... More

Staples Mill Antiques

This co-op of 35 dealers housed in a 150-year-old stone sawmill, is stocked with everything... More

Surly Brewing Co.

Take in the fantastic and eclectic homegrown arts scene

The first Thursday of every month, between 5 and 9 p.m., is the time to... More

The Happy Gnome

A favorite among St. Paul’s after-work crowd, this casual neighborhood bar makes ordering a beer... More

Theatres at Mall of America

Shopped out? See a free flick Saturday mornings. ... More

Via's Vintage

Along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis’ Lowry Hill East neighborhood sits Via's Vintage. A mix of... More

Walk or drive St. Paul's five-mile Summit Avenue

James J. Hill House: www.mnhs.org To best enjoy one of the longest stretches of residential... More