Area Attractions in the Twin Cities
Food scene
Magic Noodle, also known as "Master Noodle" has great authentic Chinese food. All the noodles are made by hand, and you are able to watch as the prepare your food. An all around great experience!
Magic Noodle
1337 University Avenue WestMagic Noodle, also known as "Master Noodle" has great authentic Chinese food. All the noodles are made by hand, and you are able to watch as the prepare your food. An all around great experience!
Hot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar.
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Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveHot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar.
Rustic-chic hangout providing specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a vegan-friendly cafe menu.
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Groundswell
1340 Thomas Ave WRustic-chic hangout providing specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a vegan-friendly cafe menu.
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating.
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The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveContemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating.
Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed surrounds.
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Revival
4537 Nicollet AveFried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed surrounds.
Elegant Persian eatery preparing steaks, kebabs & pizza with a traditional oak-burning grill.
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Downtowner Woodfire Grill
253 7th St WElegant Persian eatery preparing steaks, kebabs & pizza with a traditional oak-burning grill.
Museums
Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.
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Museo de Ciencias de Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdMuseum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.
Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.
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Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdMusic recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.
Minnesota Children's Museum features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town and a gallery for toddlers and preschoolers. There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new exhibit every few months.
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Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestMinnesota Children's Museum features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town and a gallery for toddlers and preschoolers. There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new exhibit every few months.
American paintings & sculpture from the 19th century & beyond displayed in a streamlined space.
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Minnesota Museum of American Art
350 Robert St NAmerican paintings & sculpture from the 19th century & beyond displayed in a streamlined space.
Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.
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Landmark Center
75 W 5th StCompleted in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.
Winter Fun!
Seasonal location with events & ice palaces for annual winter festival
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Saint Paul Winter Carnival
75 W 5th StSeasonal location with events & ice palaces for annual winter festival
About a 25 min drive to a popular mountain for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus off-season mountain biking & live music.
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Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill RdAbout a 25 min drive to a popular mountain for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus off-season mountain biking & live music.
the Wells Fargo Winterskate is a great ice skating rink in Downtown St. Paul, beautiful at night with festive lights.
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Rice Park
109 W 4th Stthe Wells Fargo Winterskate is a great ice skating rink in Downtown St. Paul, beautiful at night with festive lights.
‘Cathedral Illuminated: The Manger’ is a free, drive-by large-scale light and sound show created by the English company Luxmuralis.
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Catedral de San Pablo
239 Selby Ave‘Cathedral Illuminated: The Manger’ is a free, drive-by large-scale light and sound show created by the English company Luxmuralis.
Spring Attractions
Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrScenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
The falls are the strongest in the spring. Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park.
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Cataratas de Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha DrThe falls are the strongest in the spring. Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park.
Catch a twins game during their season in the spring and summer at the Target Field!
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Target Field
1 Twins WayCatch a twins game during their season in the spring and summer at the Target Field!
Summer in the Twin Cities
An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlAn 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.
A little bit of a drive, Valley Fair is an amusement park boasting a variety of thrill & family rides plus an area for small children.
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Valleyfair
1 Valley Fair DrA little bit of a drive, Valley Fair is an amusement park boasting a variety of thrill & family rides plus an area for small children.
A four-day festival in July, celebrating the City of Minneapolis. It has local food and activities for the whole family, the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade--Minnesota's largest night-time parade.
Minneapolis Aquatennial
801 South Marquette AvenueA four-day festival in July, celebrating the City of Minneapolis. It has local food and activities for the whole family, the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade--Minnesota's largest night-time parade.
Seasonal kayak, pedal boat, canoe, paddle board, and Surrey bike rentals are available for rental. Outdoor concerts, musicals, and other performances are frequently offered throughout the summer on the Como Lakeside Pavilion.
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Lake Como
Seasonal kayak, pedal boat, canoe, paddle board, and Surrey bike rentals are available for rental. Outdoor concerts, musicals, and other performances are frequently offered throughout the summer on the Como Lakeside Pavilion.
A local favorite, this state-summer attraction featuring livestock competitions, games, car shows & concerts over 322 acres.
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Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave NA local favorite, this state-summer attraction featuring livestock competitions, games, car shows & concerts over 322 acres.
A river cruise of Minnesota's Twin Cities, offering sightseeing, dining, and private charters on the Mississippi River in St. Paul & Minneapolis.
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Padelford Riverboats
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdA river cruise of Minnesota's Twin Cities, offering sightseeing, dining, and private charters on the Mississippi River in St. Paul & Minneapolis.
Fall Events
Take the light rail and watch the Vikings during their season in the fall, at the U.S. Bank Stadium
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U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveTake the light rail and watch the Vikings during their season in the fall, at the U.S. Bank Stadium
About a 30 minute drive, this popular apple orchard has seasonal strawberry & apple picking at a farm with a corn maze, orchard walks & a cider store.
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard RdAbout a 30 minute drive, this popular apple orchard has seasonal strawberry & apple picking at a farm with a corn maze, orchard walks & a cider store.
The world’s largest Bavarian beer festival – revs up each September and into October.
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
1265 Snelling Avenue NorthThe world’s largest Bavarian beer festival – revs up each September and into October.
About a 20 minute drive, the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is held at the Minnesota Zoo. Wander through the glow of thousands of artfully carved pumpkins all alight in the night.
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Zoológico de Minnesota
13000 Zoo BlvdAbout a 20 minute drive, the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is held at the Minnesota Zoo. Wander through the glow of thousands of artfully carved pumpkins all alight in the night.