Back to the ’50s: Minnesota’s classic car party
Every June, thousands of vintage vehicles (and the people who love them) converge on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair to go “Back to the ’50s” for the weekend. Think of it as the Read More …
Category: Minneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area
Travel guides and stories about the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area in the American state of Minnesota
The House of Balls in Minneapolis is a unique art gallery that belongs on your must-see list
If you are looking for the most creative art in Minnesota, I suggest you head to the House of Balls in Minneapolis. This surreal workspace and gallery belong to sculptor Allen Christian. Both an artist Read More …
Celebrate Christmas at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis
Looking to catch a bit of Christmas spirit? Head to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis to celebrate Christmas with a Scandinavian flair. The American Swedish Institute (ASI) was established to preserve and celebrate Swedish Read More …
The Chroma Zone Saint Paul mural district
The Saint Paul Chroma Zone mural district boasts more than 50 Chroma Zone murals, as well as other murals and street art – and more murals are added every year. With so much public art Read More …
Dressed by Nature at the Minneapolis Institute of Art: Not the usual Japanese textile exhibit
Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) featured traditional textiles from Japan made from natural materials. That includes clothing made from a variety of plant fibers, paper, fish skins, Read More …
The American Swedish Institute (History, culture, and contemporary art in Minneapolis, Minnesota)
If you’ve seen the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but never stopped to visit (or haven’t visited in a decade), you might be surprised to discover what you are missing.
Winter fun for all at Wisconsin’s Hudson Hot Air Affair
Every February, the Hudson Hot Air Affair brings a variety of balloons and hardy ballooning enthusiasts to Hudson, Wisconsin, for a weekend hot air balloon festival. While the weather isn’t always suitable for actually taking Read More …
The best gardens in Minneapolis are in Lyndale Park at Lake Harriet
For gardens that show off a wide variety of plants, the best gardens in Minneapolis are hidden in a quiet neighborhood just north of Lake Harriet in Lyndale Park. While the lake draws many visitors, Read More …
Noerenberg Gardens on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota
Lake Minnetonka is well-known to boaters in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan Area. But fewer people are aware of the spectacular garden that hides just beyond the shore. With 16 acres of formal plantings and manicured Read More …
Normandale Japanese Garden: A serene oasis in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Just south of Minneapolis, a serene Japanese garden is nearly hidden alongside Normandale Community College. Here, students and the public can find an oasis of calm in the Normandale Japanese Garden.