Tyler & Dana
Things To Do
Minnesota State Fair
Every year from August 26th to September 6th, The Minnesota State Fair is the state fair of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Also known by its slogan, "The Great Minnesota Get-Together", it is the largest state fair in the United States by average daily attendance and the second-largest state fair in the United States by total attendance, trailing only the State Fair of Texas, which generally runs twice as long as the Minnesota State Fair. Residents of the state and region come to the fair to be entertained, exhibit their best livestock, show off their abilities in a variety of fields including art and cooking, learn about new products and services, and eat many different types of food—often on a stick.
Stone Arch Bridge
The Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River. It is now a famous pedestrian bridge with amazing views of Minneapolis and a wonderful river walk.
Mall of America®
Also called MOA, The Mall of America has more than 500 stores, 50 restaurants, 7 nightclubs and a movie theatre. It also has an amusement park in the middle!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are open 365 days a year and will overwhelm your senses with unique experiences. The zoo's exhibits of exotic animals include gorillas, giraffe, polar bears, sea lions, tigers, and orangutans. Tropical Encounters will immerse you in the sights, sounds, and smells of a South American rainforest. The stunning conservatory gardens include seasonal flower shows, tropical gardens, orchids, and ferns.
Minnesota United Game
Minnesota United FC is an American professional soccer club based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that plays in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. These games are energy packed and fun to watch!
Minnesota Twins Game
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area which includes the two adjoining cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The state of the art Target Field is the perfect place to catch a game and try some of Minnesota’s best food and drinks!
Minnesota Zoo
Founded in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo exists to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems.
Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls, waterfall in Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, eastern Minnesota, U.S. It is formed by Minnehaha Creek, which flows to the Mississippi River from Lake Minnetonka. The falls have a drop of 53 feet (16 metres) and were known earlier as Little Falls or Brown’s Falls. They were immortalized as the “laughing water” in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem The Song of Hiawatha (1855).
Orfield Laboratories / World's Quietest Room
This space was once dubbed “the quietest place on earth” by Guinness World Records. The lab is called an anechoic chamber, meaning there is no echo as the room absorbs 99.99 percent of sound. It is used by various manufacturers to test product volume and sound quality—and it can also drive a person mad.
Spoonbridge and Cherry
A toweringly silly piece of modern art has been delighting locals since the 1980s. This giant spoon and cherry was erected in 1985 by artist Claes Oldenburg and his wife, Coosje van Bruggen and is the centerpiece of the Walker Art Center’s Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the largest urban sculpture park in the world.
Paisley Park
Find out what it sounds like when doves cry at Prince's recording studio estate turned museum. The 65,000-square-foot building in Chanhassen, Minnesota served as a recording and production studio as well as private residence for the musician. And shortly after the singer’s death in 2016, Paisley Park was opened to the public.
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store
This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies. This seasonal, family-owned business has been operating here nearly 40 years. From mid-May to November, visitors can find local, regional, and imported sweets and treats of all kinds: candied fruits, chocolate bars, fresh baked goods, frozen items, gummies, jelly beans, sodas of every flavor (including Moxie, Cheerwine, and Faygo’s Rock N’ Rye), and even a few toys.
The Nook
The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Hosting more than 700,000 visitors a year, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has a wide range of art and attractions, all with free admission to explore. The collection at Mia features more than 89,000 artworks, and the permanent and temporary exhibits span everything from American modernism to ancient artifacts from around the world.
Aerial Lift Bridge
A bit of a drive but the views are out of this world. This is also the place that Tyler proposed to Dana!! The bridge allows residents of Minnesota Point to reach the mainland and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is operated 24 hours of the day, and watching it raise and lower for freight ships, sailboats, and tour boats is part of the spectacle.
Cathedral of Saint Paul
An active place of worship, the cathedral is open to the public for much of the day, though tourist visits are discouraged during Masses and other holy services. One-hour guided tours are available at 1pm, Tuesday through Friday, and are a good way to gain some historical perspective on the cathedral.
Stoneridge Golf Course
StoneRidge Golf Club opened to the public on July 4, 2000, and is once again the #1 public access golf course in the Twin Cities according to Golfweek Magazine. Designed by Bobby Weed, this links style course features rolling bentgrass fairways framed by native fescue grass. Large undulating greens and rustic irregular bunkering gives you a sense of playing "across the pond," in your own Minnesota backyard.
Rush Creek Golf Course
Minnesota's premiere golf facility, just 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis! Rush Creek was founded in 1996 by W. Duncan MacMillan. He had a spectacular vision to turn an old golf course and farm into a first class golf facility.
The Meadows at Mystic Lake
Golf The Meadows. This award-winning public golf course offers a unique, challenging, and scenic golf experience. It’s a full-service golfing destination, enhanced by nearby food and entertainment venues, including The Meadows Bar and Grille and Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
Victory Links Golf Course
This unique 18-hole golf course is the jewel of the National Youth Golf Center. Built for youth golfers, Victory Links has multiple tee boxes on every hole. This means the course plays from 2,834 to 7,092 yards so youth and families of all ages and abilities can play together.
Hell's Kitchen Inc.
Quirky American restaurant offering an all-day menu & frequent live music in an underground space.
Chaska Town Course
This public golf course is considered one of the best in the Twin Cities. Designed by renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills, the Chaska Town Course sprawls over 285 acres of oak groves, open prairie and marshlands. Lush bent grass covers the playing area from tee box to green.
Taylors Falls
Surrounded by bluffs and high cliffs, the area is a geologist’s dream. There’s evidence of ancient lava flows and traces of old river beds. This bodes well for exploring rocks, especially at the state park at the edge of town. Interstate State Park along the scenic St. Croix River was jointly founded in 1895 by Minnesota and Wisconsin, which both border the river.
Leader
Leader is the restaurant located in the 102-year-old Leader building in Cambridge, MN. The restaurant accents the shopping and provides a unique experience in downtown Cambridge. We are currently offering curbside pick-up and sidewalk dining on Main Street.
X-Golf Blaine
X Golf’s state of the art indoor golf simulators offers players unparalleled accuracy and realism through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impacts sensors, and advanced gaming software.
Invictus Brewing Company
Invictus is Latin for “unconquerable”, and that is the exactly the spirit behind Invictus Brewing Co. Their uncompromising commitment to quality is instilled into every beer they brew.
Bowlero Blaine
Bowlero is extra large fun. Endless lanes for bowling, a giant game room, lazer tag, billiards, and a super-size lounge to relax with friends or catch the big game. It’s a different kind of family entertainment center with something for everyone. If you want BIG fun, get into the good times at Bowlero.
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary
The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary (BWS) is over 500 acres of wetland and upland. A boardwalk through the sanctuary extends from a parking area along Lexington Avenue North through both wetland and upland habitats to connect the existing paved trail to East Lake Park. Future plans include additional trails and a nature center on Lexington Avenue North.
Tipsy Steer Blaine
The Tipsy Steer is a locally owned and managed kitchen, serving the great patrons of Invictus Brewing Co. It all begins with our chef-inspired menu showcasing locally sourced beef, dairy, produce and hormone-free natural chicken.
Clive's Roadhouse Blaine
Vibrant eatery offering draft beer, cocktails & American meals in a rustic-chic space, plus a patio.