The Minnesota Zoo, located in Apple Valley, is home to many interesting and exotic animals like tamarins, bears, penguins, and even sharks. Both kids and adults can have a great time at the zoo visiting the animals and enjoying all the other fun activities the zoo has to offer. For an educational activity, the whole …
The Minnesota State Fair, also referred to as the Great Minnesota Get-Together, is an annual state fair that’s been held every year since 1859 (except for 1861, 1862, 1893, 1945, 1946, and 2020). The fair is a melting pot of spectacular attractions, thrilling rides, talented music artists, and most importantly, delicious food – all over …
If you’re looking for an exciting and educational day at the zoo for your kids or even a group of adults, look no further than the Como Zoo in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They’ve got everything with stripes, spots, or scales that you can think of. While exploring the variety of amazing animals, the zoo also …
Whether you are a Minneapolis native, or a visitor looking for things to do in Minneapolis, you’re sure to have happened across the Stone Arch Bridge. Yet, while this beautiful bridge at the heart of the Twin Cities is hard to miss, you may not know anything about it! Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. This …
An old-fashioned street wagon selling hot, buttery popcorn… crafters and vendors displaying their wares… a bubbling fountain splashing delighted children as they dance around its edges. It all sounds so picturesque– and well, that’s because it is! Welcome to the Riverwalk Market Fair in downtown Northfield! Billed as “The art of a summer Saturday,” The …
Minnesota is known for many things: its lakes, its agriculture, its “nice”. But two resources, in particular, seem to bring out the best in our state: its cultural community and its parks and recreation. And when those two things combine, magic happens. So when the Walker Art Center hooked arms with the Minneapolis Parks and …
2020 Update: The Minnesota Zoo is back open, with precautions for COVID-19. You can read about the safety precautions and reserve tickets today. I’m going to be completely transparent: As a mom of four, I figured I’d go to the zoo more often than I do. In fact, in the past ten years, I’ve only …
For owners Sara and Lisa Stawarski, meandering throughout the Midwest is an everyday experience. As this mother-daughter duo wander, they happily bring along inspiration, art, community and laughter. The Traveling Art Pub is based in Brainerd but has become one of the fastest growing trends in the Lakes area and beyond. With more than 5,000 …
On a bluff overlooking where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet is Fort Snelling. Its construction began in the 1820s with the idea that it would be both a fort and a trading post, although the latter never came to pass. The timing was influenced by the recent conclusion of the War of 1812 and the U.S. government’s …
The Famous Cherry on a Spoon I know I am about to shock all of you when I tell you this, but I actually figured out where the Cherry on the Spoon is only two years ago! Ryan and I had been looking for cheap or free dates close to home when I came across …