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

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 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 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Human On A Stick Magical History Segway Tour, Minneapolis, MN

Human On A Stick Magical History Segway Tour takes you on a five-mile stand-up scooter ride around the birthplace of Minneapolis: St. Anthony Falls. Guides will describe the history and geology of… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

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Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN

The granddaddy of professional live theater in Minnesota, the company founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie has kept audiences rapt since 1963. The Guthrie, known for its Shakespeare productions, won a… 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 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Paradise Charter Cruises, Minneapolis, MN

Grab a Paradise Charter cruise from Bohemian Flats on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus. You’ll see St. Anthony falls and much of the Mississippi River… 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

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

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