Area Attractions in the Twin Cities

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Area Attractions in the Twin Cities

Food scene

Magic Noodle, also known as "Master Noodle" has great authentic Chinese food. All the noodles are made by hand, and you are able to watch as the prepare your food. An all around great experience!
Magic Noodle
1337 University Avenue West
Magic Noodle, also known as "Master Noodle" has great authentic Chinese food. All the noodles are made by hand, and you are able to watch as the prepare your food. An all around great experience!
Hot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar.
70 locals recommend
Cafe Latte
850 Grand Ave
70 locals recommend
Hot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar.
Rustic-chic hangout providing specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a vegan-friendly cafe menu.
28 locals recommend
Groundswell
1340 Thomas Ave W
28 locals recommend
Rustic-chic hangout providing specialty coffee & baked goods, plus a vegan-friendly cafe menu.
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating.
47 locals recommend
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby Ave
47 locals recommend
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews, plus patio seating.
Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed surrounds.
104 locals recommend
Revival
4537 Nicollet Ave
104 locals recommend
Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed surrounds.
Elegant Persian eatery preparing steaks, kebabs & pizza with a traditional oak-burning grill.
6 locals recommend
Downtowner Woodfire Grill
253 7th St W
6 locals recommend
Elegant Persian eatery preparing steaks, kebabs & pizza with a traditional oak-burning grill.

Museums

Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
235 locals recommend
Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.
Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.
138 locals recommend
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
138 locals recommend
Music recordings, a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum.
Minnesota Children's Museum features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town and a gallery for toddlers and preschoolers. There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new exhibit every few months.
97 locals recommend
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street West
97 locals recommend
Minnesota Children's Museum features 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town and a gallery for toddlers and preschoolers. There’s also a traveling exhibits gallery that features a new exhibit every few months.
American paintings & sculpture from the 19th century & beyond displayed in a streamlined space.
7 locals recommend
Minnesota Museum of American Art
350 Robert St N
7 locals recommend
American paintings & sculpture from the 19th century & beyond displayed in a streamlined space.
Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.
25 locals recommend
Landmark Center
75 W 5th St
25 locals recommend
Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.

Winter Fun!

Seasonal location with events & ice palaces for annual winter festival
18 locals recommend
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
75 W 5th St
18 locals recommend
Seasonal location with events & ice palaces for annual winter festival
About a 25 min drive to a popular mountain for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus off-season mountain biking & live music.
24 locals recommend
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Rd
24 locals recommend
About a 25 min drive to a popular mountain for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus off-season mountain biking & live music.
the Wells Fargo Winterskate is a great ice skating rink in Downtown St. Paul, beautiful at night with festive lights.
43 locals recommend
Rice Park
109 W 4th St
43 locals recommend
the Wells Fargo Winterskate is a great ice skating rink in Downtown St. Paul, beautiful at night with festive lights.
‘Cathedral Illuminated: The Manger’ is a free, drive-by large-scale light and sound show created by the English company Luxmuralis.
95 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby Ave
95 locals recommend
‘Cathedral Illuminated: The Manger’ is a free, drive-by large-scale light and sound show created by the English company Luxmuralis.

Spring Attractions

Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 locals recommend
Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
The falls are the strongest in the spring. Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha Dr
613 locals recommend
The falls are the strongest in the spring. Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park.
Catch a twins game during their season in the spring and summer at the Target Field!
236 locals recommend
Target Field
1 Twins Way
236 locals recommend
Catch a twins game during their season in the spring and summer at the Target Field!

Summer in the Twin Cities

An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland Pl
251 locals recommend
An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.
A little bit of a drive, Valley Fair is an amusement park boasting a variety of thrill & family rides plus an area for small children.
108 locals recommend
Valleyfair
1 Valley Fair Dr
108 locals recommend
A little bit of a drive, Valley Fair is an amusement park boasting a variety of thrill & family rides plus an area for small children.
A four-day festival in July, celebrating the City of Minneapolis. It has local food and activities for the whole family, the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade--Minnesota's largest night-time parade.
Minneapolis Aquatennial
801 South Marquette Avenue
A four-day festival in July, celebrating the City of Minneapolis. It has local food and activities for the whole family, the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade--Minnesota's largest night-time parade.
Seasonal kayak, pedal boat, canoe, paddle board, and Surrey bike rentals are available for rental. Outdoor concerts, musicals, and other performances are frequently offered throughout the summer on the Como Lakeside Pavilion.
16 locals recommend
Lake Como
16 locals recommend
Seasonal kayak, pedal boat, canoe, paddle board, and Surrey bike rentals are available for rental. Outdoor concerts, musicals, and other performances are frequently offered throughout the summer on the Como Lakeside Pavilion.
A local favorite, this state-summer attraction featuring livestock competitions, games, car shows & concerts over 322 acres.
69 locals recommend
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave N
69 locals recommend
A local favorite, this state-summer attraction featuring livestock competitions, games, car shows & concerts over 322 acres.
A river cruise of Minnesota's Twin Cities, offering sightseeing, dining, and private charters on the Mississippi River in St. Paul & Minneapolis.
8 locals recommend
Padelford Riverboats
205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd
8 locals recommend
A river cruise of Minnesota's Twin Cities, offering sightseeing, dining, and private charters on the Mississippi River in St. Paul & Minneapolis.

Fall Events

Take the light rail and watch the Vikings during their season in the fall, at the U.S. Bank Stadium
246 locals recommend
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
246 locals recommend
Take the light rail and watch the Vikings during their season in the fall, at the U.S. Bank Stadium
About a 30 minute drive, this popular apple orchard has seasonal strawberry & apple picking at a farm with a corn maze, orchard walks & a cider store.
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Rd
About a 30 minute drive, this popular apple orchard has seasonal strawberry & apple picking at a farm with a corn maze, orchard walks & a cider store.
The world’s largest Bavarian beer festival – revs up each September and into October.
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
1265 Snelling Avenue North
The world’s largest Bavarian beer festival – revs up each September and into October.
About a 20 minute drive, the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is held at the Minnesota Zoo. Wander through the glow of thousands of artfully carved pumpkins all alight in the night.
113 locals recommend
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd
113 locals recommend
About a 20 minute drive, the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is held at the Minnesota Zoo. Wander through the glow of thousands of artfully carved pumpkins all alight in the night.