Go check out the giant "Spoonbridge and Cherry" in this Minneapolis landmark!
Stone Arch Bridge
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, MN
Historic bridge in the oldest part of Minneapolis, great skyline views!
Matt's Bar and Grill
3500 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407, (612) 722-7072
You have to try the OG Jucy Lucy!! ...cuz that's all that's on the menu (also, we're pretty sure it's cash only). To all the Missouri peeps: no seriously, it rivals Booche's :P
Tattersall Distilling
1620 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413, (612) 584-4152
Come for modern warehouse vibes and delicious handcrafted cocktails! We know one of the head bartenders and love this "Nordeast" spot, there is usually always a local food truck out front too!
Such a beautiful spot & great for kiddos, we had our engagement photos taken here! There is also a winery & cidery on site, don't miss the apple brats & apple donuts :P
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 221-9444
Made famous by Dustin's purple sweatshirt on Stranger Things - a great spot to bring the kids and always something cool in the IMAX theater.
Keg and Case Market
928 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 443-6060
A big building with tons of local food stalls and cool finds including a cozy brewery upstairs. Hate to say it but St. Paul is pretty cool too.
Noerenberg Memorial Gardens - Three Rivers Park District
2854-2992 North Shore Drive, Orono, MN 55356
Beautiful flower garden on the hillside of Lake Minnetonka.
Red Rooster Bar & Restaurant
1832 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, MN 55356, (952) 473-4089
One of our favorite hometown watering holes - great food, kid friendly, pull tabs, ** sorry no meat raffle :( **
Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub
1310 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, MN 55356, (952) 473-7373
Ohh Birch's - a hometown staple, and GREAT spot on beautiful Long Lake. They make their own beer in house alongside craft coktails and really good, chef driven food. Sit outside on the deck for awesome views!
Excelsior
Excelsior, MN 55331
Excelsior is such a cute little town on Lake Minnetonka, filled with local boutiques, many bars & restaurants (Maynards, Excelsior Brewery, Lagos Tacos) and great scenery.