Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres have been putting smiles on the faces and food in the stomachs of Twin Cities theater patrons for decades. Always lighthearted, usually entertaining, and eternally… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Minnesota!

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Splatball, Minneapolis, MN

Paintball is a fun way for kids as well as adults to have a fun and active adventure, and it doesn’t have to depend on the weather. Splatball is Minneapolis’s destination for indoor… 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

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Paisley Park, Chanhassen, MN

Once the home and studio of Prince, Paisley Park is now also infamous as the site of the star’s death. The company that operates Graceland now operates the facility and has opened it for public… 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 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Al & Alma’s Lake Minnetonka Cruises, Mound, MN

Al & Alma’s is one of the most venerable and beloved cruise companies in the Twin Cities. They’ve been plying the waters of Lake Minnetonka for decades, keeping happy customers… Read More

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Minnesota 2025!

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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

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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First Avenue and 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis, MN

Perhaps Minnesota’s best-known music venue, First Ave. featured prominently in the 1984 Prince vehicle, “Purple Rain,” and has long been known as the place artists play when they… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, MN

The Nicollet Island Inn is a gorgeous stone structure on an island in the Mississippi River, between Downtown Minneapolis and the city’s historic St. Anthony neighborhood. Romantic suites… Read More

The 7 Best Sightseeing Tours in Minnesota!

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Prince: The Tour, Waconia, MN

Perhaps the Twin Cities’ most beloved icon, Prince is definitely one of Minnesota’s best-known sons. On Prince: The Tour, participants visit all of the area’s sites and venues that… Read More

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