Minneapolis, Minnesota, has so many museum options for families, it’s tough to figure out where to go first. The summer we visited with our young kids, we found a true Minneapolis gem: The Bakken Museum. And to think, we nearly didn’t go to it! Our quiet afternoon The Bakken Museum was full of wonder. I’m…
In all my travels, some of the most memorable cities and towns had one thing in common: They celebrated their heritage. If a flight to Europe isn’t within your travel budget, consider visiting a nearby city that has built up businesses and attracts that celebrate their European heritage! UPDATED: This post was published in 2021…
Minnesota might be known for its many lakes or for the larger-than-life Mall of America. But this upper Midwestern state is full of unique places to explore, including countless small towns. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking to connect with nature or a lover of quirky roadside attractions in search of some fun, you’re sure…
On our recent weekend in the Twin Cities, I flip flopped in deciding whether we should go to a children’s museum or a science center. You can’t really go wrong with either place when your kids are 6 and 8. So, we opted for The Science Museum of Minnesota. Full disclosure: I chose the Science…
Our recent Minnesota Holiday Weekend adventure was spread out over three cities: Minneapolis, St. Paul and Roseville. We needed a hotel near the Twin Cities so we decided Roseville’s location made a perfect home base for our explorations. Think of the cities as a triangle with Roseville be about equidistant from the others. Our visit…
While everyone’s flocking to the beach when the weather gets cold, I’m taking the family up to Minnesota for fun holiday weekend. One of the reasons I chose the Twin Cities area to explore is the American Swedish Institute. It’s not because I’m Swedish (I’m only partly), it’s because the place is a castle. Note:…
