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 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

Featuring

James J. Hill House, St. Paul, MN

James J. Hill, once the state’s wealthiest man, was a lumber baron and railroad magnate. His Summit Ave. sits regally on a bluff, overlooking downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. Taking… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Minnesota!

Featuring

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

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

Featuring

Lake St. Croix Cruises, Afton, MN

Lake St. Croix is a natural widening in the river of the same name, between Afton and Hudson. Hop on one of the Afton-Hudson cruises to take in the natural beauty of this part of the river,… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Minnesota!

Featuring

Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Tucked into a bend in the Mississippi, the Science Museum of Minnesota is a riverfront homage to science that will wow adults and children, alike. With permanent installations that range from weather… Read More

The 7 Best Sightseeing Tours in Minnesota!

Featuring

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

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

Featuring

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

8 Best Comedy Clubs in Minnesota!

Featuring

Acme Comedy Company, Minneapolis, MN

For a quarter century, Acme Comedy Company has been the premier comedy venue in Minnesota. This venerable institution is well known on the national comedy circuit and is a mandatory stop on any… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

Featuring

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

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Minnesota 2025!

Featuring

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

Seasonal Activities