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

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Minnesota 2025!

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Acrylics and Corks, Owatonna, MN

Budding artists in the Owatonna area can book a private Acrylics and Corks painting event at the studio or another location. You can also join in on one of the studio’s public events and take… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

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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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Wow! Zone, Mankato, MN

Want a “wow!” factor in your dull day? You’ll find it at the Wow! Zone. Head to this Mankato destination for bowling, mini golf, laser tag, and arcade games that will keep the whole… Read More

The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

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The Loose Moose Saloon, Mankato, MN

You can let your hair down and your voice out two nights a week at the Loose Moose Saloon in downtown Mankato. The Loose Moose’s karaoke nights are Friday and Saturday, with alternating hosts,… Read More

8 Best Comedy Clubs in Minnesota!

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Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, Chanhassen, MN

A regular feature at the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret is an improv company that takes its cues from the audience. The regular show features an ever-changing line up… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Minnesota!

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The Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN

The state's most complete art museum is the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Renowned for its Chinese collection, MIA offers a perspective on the breadth of art from prehistoric carvings to the latest… 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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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

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

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