Things To Do
Mall of America
One of the main "tourist" attractions of Minnesota is the Mall of America! The Mall of America is the largest mall in the United States with an indoor theme park, over 520 stores, 50+ restaurants, and an aquarium underneath the mall. It's so large that is has its own zip code. To our out of state friends & family -- no sales tax!
Minnesota Twins Game
For a state that only gets warm weather 6 months out of the year, the Twins games are always PACKED! If you have a little extra time, catch a Twins Game at the outdoor Target Field stadium with the stunning skyline of Minneapolis in the background. If you're looking for a fun bar to pre-game, Cowboy Jacks is within walking distance.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Located next door to the Walker Art Center is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The sculpture garden holds over 40 permanent art installations and is one of the largest sculpture gardens in the country.
Walker Art Center
Minneapolis' modern arts museum, the Walker Art Center offers a variety of gardens, galleries and cinema.
Minnehaha Falls
If you're looking to enjoy some of Minnesota's beautiful scenery, look no further than Minnehaha falls located within the Twin Cities. Minnehaha falls is surrounded by a beautiful park with walking paths if you are looking for and outdoor activity.
Twin Cities: Breweries and Distilleries
There are plenty of breweries and distilleries located in and around the Twin Cities. Some of our favorites include: - Surly Brewing Company (Minneapolis) - Bad Weather Brewing Company (St. Paul) - Summit Brewing Company (St. Paul) - Bald Man Brewing (Eagan) - Maple Island Brewing Company (Stillwater) - 3rd Act Brewing (Woodbury -Paige’s hometown)
Downtown Stillwater
At the time of incorporation as a city in 1854, Stillwater was the largest city in the State. The lumber industry made Stillwater famous. At the height of the log boom, Stillwater's lumber mills were the largest in the country making Minnesota one of the largest lumber markets in the world. Today, Stillwater has a historic downtown area along the St. Croix River with several restaurants, boutiques, and breweries!
Willow River State Park
A little further outside of the Twin Cities, about 30 minutes East of St. Paul is Willow River State Park. Another hiking opportunity with larger falls available than Minnehaha. If you're planning to check out Stillwater, this park is about 10 minutes away!
Scarlet Kitchen & Bar
Attached to the St. James Hotel is a restaurant: Scarlet Kitchen & Bar. The restaurant hosts a trendy outdoor seating area with a breakfast to die for. We hope you brought your appetites!
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Filled with thousands of slots, row upon row of blackjack tables, mouth-watering cuisine, top-notch entertainment and luxurious hotel accommodations, Treasure Island is Midwest's premier entertainment destination. The casino floor is a 150,000 square foot space bursting with excitement offering over 2,200 state-of-the-art slot machines, over 50 table games including blackjack, poker, video keno, video poker and bingo. Check out the local music scene every weekend in Parlay Lounge or there may be a headlining performer in the 3,000 seat Island Event Center!
Red Wing Brewery
Located in the old brewery district just up the street from the site of the original Red Wing Brewery (in fact, outside the front door, you would have been able to see the old brewery if it was still standing). The beer is produced and sold exclusively at the brewery, which means that the beer in your glass is as fresh as possible.
Pottery Museum of Red Wing
The pottery museum boasts more than 6,000 pieces of vintage Red Wing Pottery spread over 13,000 square feet. For larger groups they offer guided tours led by one of our knowledge volunteers for a small price. Groups of 5 or more should call at least 24 hours in advance if they wish to have a guided tour through the museum.
Welch Mill Canoeing, Tubing, & Kayaking
Join the newlyweds on Saturday, July 23 at 12PM for a fun day in the sun and tube down the cannon river! Reminder— bring cash as they do not accept credit/debit!
Hiking
Looking to hike the bluffs or take in the scenery of Red Wing? Check out this link for trails in the area.