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petrarchanprincess says:
Whoever comes to Minneapolis HAS to check out the MIA. It has amazing collections ranging from African art to European paintings to Japanese Jade carvings. Granted, the pieces aren't all the 100% top quality Monets you're going to find in big cities like New York or Chicago, but it's still really gr...
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pinchora says:
The Ariel Lift Bridge began life as an extremely rare transporter bridge—the first of just two such bridges ever constructed in the United States in 1905. The bridge was upgraded in 1929–30 to the current lifting design and continues to operate today.
When you drive into Duluth you see the p...
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pinchora says:
The science museum of Minnesota has a lot of the same experiences as other science museums I've been too... something historical to their area, nice employees, an omnimax theater, a place to explore science like the weather and electricity but the one thing that Minnesota does that I have not seen e...
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alyssa_ob says:
The Mall of America is the largest mall in the US and is located near the Minneapolis International Airport. With over 500 stores, you are sure to find at least ONE store that interests you. The mall also has 50 restaurants, so you are sure to find something delicious to eat.
One little known...
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alyssa_ob says:
The historic Stone Arch Bridge is built with granite and limetone blocks and spans the Mississippi River just downstream of St. Anthony Falls. The bridge was built for and used by the railroad and rail traffic ended there in 1965. Now it is used for pedestrians and bikers. The bridge is 2300 ft l...
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pinchora says:
Never knowing what you may come into when going to some historical sights my mom and I were hesitant. But the museum was a pretty good find. The first room was full of Judy Garlands time line of her life in show business starting with her first audition to her premature death and showing everythin...
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pinchora says:
So my roomie, her boyfriend and his friend and I went to Summit Brewery. Summit originated in 1986 near the U of M and 2 years later came to the plant. The Tour was alright... I think it could've been better but the tour guide we had was quiet, used cards with the information on it, and stammered ...
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petrarchanprincess says:
As seen above, there are a lot of fun things to do at the park. Golfing, lawn games, paddle boating, music, scenery and tons of other great things. It's decently priced and well worth the trip! By trip I mean, if you’re visiting the twin cities, Edina is like 20-30 minutes into the suburbs…so it...
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pinchora says:
The Minnesota Zephyr has been riding for over 23 years and is a favorite of visitors, anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. The word zypher derives as the Greek and Roman god of the west wind, considered the most pleasant of the winds because it is a gentle breeze.
Each of the cars have a diffe...
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petrarchanprincess says:
Southdale Mall is GREAT! If you're in Minnesota, you'll probably stop at the biggest mall in America....THE Mall of America. However, you should also stop by at Southdale, the FIRST Mall in America as well! It's really been revamped since it first started, but some of its anchor stores are different...
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pinchora says:
Deep in the south of Minnesota (almost where I-35 meets I-90) there is the home to the beloved food of World War II... Spam which has been around since 1937. In 2001 the Hormel Plant opened up a museum adjacent to them called the SPAM museum.
Here you will learn that the name came from combining...
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radarasu says:
Flying through Minneapolis (MSP) and have a few hours to kill? If so you need to make a trip to The Mall of America otherwise known as the MOA.
The mall is easily accessible by bus, taxi, and light rail. If you choose the rail option like I did, the Hiawatha Corridor Light Rail Transit has stop...
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roalkl says:
While at first glance, St. Cloud seems like a typical suburb style city, there is much more to offer. As the home of St. Cloud State University, one can experience the stereotypical experiences of the college student. However, getting past the stereotype will bring you to a realization that St. Clou...
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pinchora says:
Ft. snelling State Park is a great place to just relax. It's impressive how many state parks are in this area and I have a couple that I REALLY want to go to (like Itasca State Park up North where the Mississippi starts) but considering this park is 7 miles away from where I live it's really easy a...
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pinchora says:
The only gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was built in 1956 and the idea was essentially totally de-centralized American urban landscape; though this didn't happen any where else.
"Watch the little gas station.... In our present gasoline service station you may see a crude beginning t...
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