Make your winter a little more magical by taking an evening stroll through the Winter in Bloom light display at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Out + About
Egypt’s Sunken Cities
Don’t worry, there’s still time to visit Egypt’s Sunken Cities at the Minneapolis Institute of Art if you haven’t seen it yet! Keep reading for a little more background about the exhibit and a sneak peek at some of the impressive artifacts in the collection. In 2000, underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team discovered […]
Touring the Restored Minnesota State Capitol
I think the last time I visited the Minnesota State Capitol building was for a class field trip in fifth grade. Needless to say, I was due for another visit; plus, I couldn’t wait to check out the results of the extensive four-year, $310 million restoration that returned all of the historic paintings, murals, stenciling […]
Exploring the University of Minnesota’s New Bell Museum
The recently renovated Bell Museum now located on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus is definitely worth a visit. The stunning 92,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art natural history museum includes impressive wildlife dioramas (including an 11-foot-tall replica of a woolly mammoth), interactive displays, a 120-seat planetarium and an outdoor observation deck where the museum regularly hosts “Star Party” […]
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: Top 5 Things To Do
1. Tour the Historic Split Rock Lighthouse Perched on top of a rocky 130-foot-tall cliff overlooking the vast blue waters of Lake Superior, the iconic lighthouse is a must-see for any North Shore visitor. After a massive storm in 1905 destroyed numerous ships, the Split Rock Lighthouse was created to help guide ships carrying iron […]
Gooseberry Falls State Park: Top 5 Things To Do
1. Explore the Lower, Middle & Upper Falls No trip to Gooseberry Falls State Park would be complete without visiting the lower, middle and upper falls along the Gooseberry River. All of the falls are just a short hike from the visitor’s center and are definitely a must see. You can walk out on the […]