Things To Do
Google Maps Rec List
Here's all the recommendations from below in a handy dandy Google Map!
Mill City Museum
DO NOT SLEEP ON THE FLOUR MILL MUSEUM IT’S SO GOOD YOU SHOULD GO TO IT. Well-acclaimed in the museum world (if you even care!) and Kirbie’s top museum rec :) The mill district in general has lots of great little shops, eateries, and lovely walking paths (down by the river along the ruins, across the stone arch bridge, etc.)
Minnesota History Center
Conveniently located in downtown St Paul–this is a fantastic history center. Their permanent exhibits are interesting, and they have great rotating ones, as well. Bomb gift shop, too.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
You could spend all day admiring pretty things here, and it’s free! Electric Fetus is nearby if you like record shops. Check out the period rooms–Kirbie’s fave part
Walker Art Center
Worth looking if any rotating exhibitions pique your interest. (Not free)
Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul
Adult arcade/mini golf course with each hole made by local artists. Zany and magic. Booze and carnival-ish food available.
Hunt and Gather
The fullest antique/junk shop you’ve ever seen. Hard to move in, but fun to explore!
Architectural Antiques
Historic preservation furniture/architectural elements. Fun to explore if you like old things.
Magers & Quinn Booksellers
Kirbie’s favorite bookstore of all time!!
Dream Haven Books & Comics
Bookstore specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and old horror classics, including comics and rare editions. Trent’s favorite comic shop in the cities!
Patina - S Mpls
Gift/decor store with locations scattered around the greater twin cities area. Cutie spot.
Mall of America®
When in Rome! Lots of stores for shopping, eating, and good for people watching
IKEA
Even if you don’t plan on purchasing any furniture, it is a fun activity to walk the floors and see the mock rooms. Also, the Swedish meatballs are a pretty good post window shopping snack.
Isles Bun & Coffee
Great coffeeshop/bakery. Take it to go and enjoy while walking around Lake of the Isles.
Cafe Astoria
Busy but great little coffee shop and light brunch spot. The crepe cake is incredible.
Trung Nam French Bakery
Great croissants and Vietnamese coffee
Shish
Mid priced mediterranean cuisine on Selby in St. Paul. Fun part of town to duck into shops. Amazing brunch and great desserts, too.
Kramarczuk's Sausage Co. Inc.
Eastern European lunch counter with every sausage imaginable and a million other food options hot and ready. Delicious for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Matt's Bar
Home of the OG Juicy Lucy (burger with cheese in the middle). Tiny, no frills, great burgers. Cash only. Go at non-peak hours or expect to wait quite awhile.
Wrecktangle Pizza
Yummy interesting pizza on a focaccia-like crust--Kirbie loves. (Several locations)
Pizza Lucé St Paul
Best standard slice in town–locations everywhere for good reason
