Sea Life Minnesota showcases variety of water ecosystems
Any chance to see sea life up-close works for us. Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of America was a great experience for us. The aquarium offers a look […]
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Minneapolis is home to first American Basilica
Minneapolis is home to the first American basilica. The church was built in the early 1900s. It was built in the beaux-arts style between 1907 and 1914. It was intended […]
Walker Art Center is a gem in the heart of the Twin Cities
Minneapolis is home to a fantastic contemporary art museum. The Walker Art Center offers visitors some great visual art through paintings, exhibitions and sculptures. We were impressed with its offerings. […]
Mill City Museum produces interesting story of Minneapolis’ flour history
Minneapolis was once considered the “Mill Capital of the World.” Mills lined the Mississippi River. Those days ended, but the history lives on at the Mill City Museum. The museum […]
Star Trek: The Exhibition boldly leads us to the Mall of America
When I learned the Mall of America had a Star Trek exhibit, I told Lisa we had to go to the Twin Cities for the Independence Day holiday weekend. […]
Mall of America is soooo much more than shopping; Entertainment is major attraction
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the largest indoor mall in North America. It’s the 12th largest in the world. It’s also so much more than shopping…though, that […]
Twin Cities visit opens our eyes to so many opportunities
Editor’s Note: Prairie Dogs is no longer open (as of Jan. 1, 2017). The restaurant owners plan to do pop-up stands and catering. I always thought I knew the Twin […]
Skol Vikings; Minnesota bids farewell to Metrodome
I’ve been a Minnesota Vikings fan since 1970. It was the year my mom married my dad (officially step) and we moved to Oakland, Nebraska. The old high school was […]
Peeps pop up at Mall of America
Editor’s Note: The Peeps Store is permanently closed. Remember when Peeps would be in the stores only at Easter time? Then, Peeps started popping up during other holidays – Christmas, […]
Minnesota Zoo offers look around the world, and its own backyard
The Minnesota Zoo offers visitors a nice view of nature – with a close-up take on Minnesota’s wildlife. The zoo has a nice collection of animals from around the world, […]