Things To Do
Historic Downtown Stillwater
This is Kelly's hometown! Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota, and the historic downtown side streets, have it all! More than 50 unique independent owner-operated stores, fashion forward clothing boutiques, salons, art galleries, culinary specialty shops, gift stores, home decor, antique shops and vintage furniture shops sprinkled with delightful cafes, nightlife, and inns all nestled at the edge of the scenic St. Croix River. Discover Stillwater and all its charm…
Lift Bridge Brewing Company
Sit down and have a beer! Kelly recommends the Mango Blonde.
The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant
If breweries are not your style, enjoy a tropical beverage and a bite to eat at the Tilted Tiki!
SeaQuest Roseville
Have kids? Go to SeaQuest. Don't have kids? Go to SeaQuest! It is a unique aquarium experience with hands-on interactions for most exhibits. SeaQuest has it all - amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, marine life, and reptiles. We highly recommend splurging on the otter experience!
Science Museum of Minnesota
We have been on many dates here. Great fun for all ages!
Minneapolis Institute of Art
A beautiful art museum to explore - and did we mention that it's FREE? With over 90,000 artworks, MIA’s collection includes art from six continents, spanning about 5,000 years.
PINZ
The place we met! Enjoy a round of bowling, laser tag, or arcade games. Grab a bite to eat at Harvey's American Pub. We both recommend the pizza!
Mall of America®
We visit the mall frequently! Take the kids to Nickelodeon Universe, start your Christmas shopping early, grab a bite to eat, or just see the sights and walk a few laps. For a quick bite, we recommend Naf Naf Grill. For an amazing hibachi experience, we recommend Benihana. For a fun place to bring the kids, visit the Rainforest Cafe!
Como Zoo
Another FREE attraction great for all ages! We recommend spending some time in the warm tropical atmosphere of the conservatory. If you want a little challenge, try to spot Chloe the sloth!
Fantasy Flight Games Center
We frequent this place on Friday or Saturday nights. Fantasy Flight Games has a wide selection of board games to play for free! They also have a cafe with delicious food and beverages including salads, burgers, wings, beer, coffee, etc.
Afton State Park
As members of the MN State Park passport club, we highly recommend visiting the local state parks to see the fall colors. Fun fact: Afton State Park was the first stamp in our passport book!
Spoonbridge and Cherry
Visit the free outdoor sculpture garden at the Walker Art Center. You'll have the opportunity to snap a selfie in front of the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry. Gallery admission to the Walker Art Center is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Ages 0-18 is free every day!