169 Victoria Street, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651) 222-3263
Noelle's favorite vegan restaurant. Make sure you try the cauliflower buffalo wings.
Nelson's Ice Cream
454 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (651) 348-8990
Best (and cheapest) ice cream in town. Get a Child size and share with 3 people.
Mall of America
Bloomington, MN 55425
A visitor's favorite. Walk some laps around, shop, or ride some rollercoasters. Yes, rollercoasters.
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Snelling Lake Road, Saint Paul, MN 55111, (612) 279-3550
Located where the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers meet. If you enjoy history, this state park is a great place to spend an afternoon. Bring some earplugs for the cannon explosion.
Minnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Under a mile from Noelle's childhood home. Beautiful photo spot with a fascinating history.
Longfellow Gardens
3933 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Beautiful garden located near Minnehaha Falls. Walk through the rows of flowers and take some pictures.
Lake Nokomis Main Beach
5001 West Lake Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Lake Nokomis is (in our opinion) the best lake in Minneapolis. Check out Noelle's childhood beach or walk around the 3 miles of shoreline.
Stone Arch Bridge
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, MN
A staple for downtown photos. Walk the top during the day and drive by and see the lights at night. (Also a great part of Minneapolis history).
Mill City Museum
704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, (612) 341-7555
Right next to the Stone Arch Bridge and the Guthrie Theatre. Learn all about the rich history of the Minneapolis flour mills, and the fire that destroyed this one. Great for kids.