St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Spend a weekend at this historic hotel in the river town of Red Wing. Enjoy browsing art galleries in the quaint downtown area, or take a stroll along the Mississippi. Drive a few miles south of town… Read More

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Pearl of the Lake Cruise, Lake City, MN

Hop on the Pearl of the Lake in Lake City and take a cruise with a full bar to enjoy all that the widest point on the Upper Mississippi River has to offer you. From the bluffs of Frontenac State Park… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Flooded Forest Tour, Wabasha, MN

Hop in a kayak and leave the main channel of the mighty Mississippi for a guided tour of the serene, haunting flooded forest of the river’s backwaters. Learn about the biodiverse ecosystem of… 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

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 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

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

12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Minnesota!

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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota has a knack for making a big deal out of the mundane. Flour, for instance. Minneapolis is home to a gorgeous, modern, well-funded museum, dedicated to flour. The Mill City Museum, housed in… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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Turf Club, St. Paul, MN

Long a no-frills music venue in a blue collar St. Paul neighborhood, the Turf Club’s ability to attract artists got a boost when it partnered with First Ave. to promote shows. Now, the Turf… Read More

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