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Minnesota Getaways
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Mall of America
URL: http://www.mallofamerica.com/
More Details: The Mall of America is the nation's largest enclosed mall. Appropriately nicknamed the Mega mall, it has more than 500 stores and shops, including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Sears, and Nordstrom. Beneath its central dome is Camp Snoopy, a large amusement park.
Knott`s Camp Snoopy
URL: http://www.campsnoopy.com/
More Details: The mega mall's largest entertainment attraction is also the biggest indoor theme park in the United States. This seven-acre complex is loaded with more than two-dozen rides, arcade and carnival games, appealing to kids of all ages. Thrills can be had on the Ripsaw Roller Coaster, Log Chute or the Mighty Axe. A one-of-a-kind spinning roller coaster, the Timberland Twister, is the newest thrill ride. Tamer rides include the Screaming Yellow Eagle and a sky-scraping Ferris wheel. For the younger kids, there is a kiddie roller coaster, carousel, mini trucks and a train ride. Last but not least, kids of all ages can get up close and personal with Linus, Lucy, Sally, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy -- the whole Peanuts Gang! Admission: Free, USD22.95-29.95 for all-day unlimited ride pass.
Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum
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More Details: This historic depot building holds a fascinating collection of photos and artifacts connected with the area around Stillwater and the St. Croix River. Photographs depicting the early years of settlement and logging operations are blown up poster size and mounted, with a full explanation of the events pictured (as far as is known). Glass top cases hold railroad tools and daily use items, and full size dummies are costumed in antique clothing. The museum is small, but there is a lot to see. The building itself is a museum piece. There is a gift shop, containing all manner of railroad-themed items, among other things. The Depot is only open when the Minnesota Zephyr is running, which varies seasonally. Call for additional hours.
Minnesota Zephyr Limited
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More Details: Each ticket for this nostalgic trip includes a five-course dinner, entertainment and the train ride, which takes about three and a half hours. Board at the historic Stillwater Depot. The Grand Dome car offers the best views, but all of the cars are luxurious and restored to perfection. Feel free to tour the train during the run. The run follows the beautiful St. Croix River for a short way, then west through the rolling countryside, and returns along the same track. The daytime trips (noon departure) offer great views, but the evening trips (6:30pm) may be the most romantic and dramatic. Attire is semi formal, so look your best and enjoy this elegant setting. The strolling Zephyr Cabaret will serenade you with hits of the 1940s and 1950s in period costume. A gourmet meal is served on white linen-clad tables with fine china service, by candlelight on the evening ride. Entrees are chosen at the time of ticket purchase. Courses include appetizer, a fresh crisp salad, a delicious soup du jour, your choice of three entrees and a delectable dessert to complete your repast. Call well in advance to secure your chosen date and time, especially around the Christmas holiday season. Ticket prices do not include tax, gratuity and beverages.
Cafesjian`s Carousel
URL: http://www.ourfaircarousel.org/
More Details: Bright, fanciful horses and carriages spin around to the calliope tune of the merry-go-round. It is as if the prancing horses could take you back to a simpler time. For 75 years, you could find this kiddie ride at the Minnesota State Fair. Housed in the same building at the same corner each year, it was a Fair tradition.
When the Carousel was moved to Town Square in St. Paul, it was only by the generosity of several local philanthropists that it was not split up or sold to some fun park in New Jersey. It stayed in Town Square for several years, until the demise of that complex as a shopping center took its toll on the Carousel.
The 86-year-old Carousel is now neighbor to the Victorian-era Como Park Conservatory, prominently displayed in a location where thousands of children will pass by it every year.
The new building blends in well with its neighbor, and reportedly cost a cool $1.1 million. A fitting house for the 68 original hand-carved wooden horses, no two alike.
Ride for only $1.50.
Red Balloon Book Shop, The
URL: http://www.redballoonbookshop.com/
More Details: Step past the black bear into the fanciful world of Red Balloon. This locally owned independent bookstore has been setting the standard for children's literary events in the Twin Cities for 16 years. You will find not just authors visiting, but costumed characters, storytellers, Bedtime stories in French, and Tea with Madeline.
Almost every weekend there is a special event of some kind. Red Balloon has a great assortment of character toys, as well. An abundance of knowledgeable clerks are always available. Books for all ages, including young adult fiction, are well stocked.
Alexander Ramsey House
URL: http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/arh/
More Details: Guides dressed in period garb lead tours through this well-preserved Victorian house. This Second Empire mansion was built by Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's first territorial governor, in 1872 and is furnished with many original pieces. During his political career, Ramsey was also mayor of St. Paul and a United States senator. The house was occupied by Ramsey descendents until 1964 when it was willed to the Minnesota Historical Society. Tours start every hour with the last one beginning at 3pm. The house is seasonally decorated during the holidays and daily hours are expanded from November 27 through December 31. The office is in the adjacent carriage house. Tours are conducted May through December. Please call for Holiday tour hours. General Admission: Adults $5, Children $3, Seniors $4. Cookies baked in the house's kitchen are included in the admission fee.
Science Museum of Minnesota
URL: http://www.smm.org/
More Details: Built into the bluffs on the Mississippi River, this 370,000-square-foot museum features a hall of human biology and a large screen, 415-seat theater that supplements the museum's exhibits of dinosaurs and fossils. Rotating exhibits on everything from holograms to the human heart keep the crowds returning. The William McKnight-3M Omnitheater screens a varying selection of films. The state's longest reptile, a 40-foot steel iguana, guards the main entrance.
Minnesota Museum of American Art
URL: http://www.mtn.org/MMAA/index.html
More Details: After spending much of the 1990s on the brink of financial disaster, this small museum resurfaced in 1998. Housed in a series of rooms on the second floor of the splendid Landmark Center in St. Paul, the museum has adequate room to show off its fine collection of 10,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints. The permanent collection is comprised of 130 years of American Art collected over a period of 40 years. It is home to works by well-known artists such as Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and Childe Hassam. The museum also showcases the talents of many local artisans plus many traveling exhibits. Admission to the museum is free.
Landmark Center
URL: http://www.landmarkcenter.org/
More Details: Opened in 1902 as a federal court building, this lavish Victorian architectural masterpiece sits facing St. Paul's Rice Park. Constructed of pink granite and red tile roofs, it boasts multiple turrets and gables along with other fanciful details. The richness continues inside with a five-story courtyard lit by a massive skylight and extravagantly appointed rooms with 20-foot ceilings, marble fireplaces and carved mahogany. The building was scheduled for a date with the wrecking ball in the late 1960s until a creative group of preservationists fought for its survival. The federal government sold it to the city for one dollar in 1972 and after six years of painstaking renovation it reopened as Landmark Center. It has been a focal point of city life ever since. Besides office space for numerous arts organizations, the Landmark Center is home to the prestigious Minnesota Museum of American Art, the Ramsey County Historical Society and the Schubert Club. The St. Paul Cafe, an excellent spot for lunch, is located on the first floor. Free tours take place at 11am on Thursday and 1pm on Sunday. For something a little more unusual, take the Gangster Tours offered on the last Sunday of each month at 1pm. Reservations are required for these special tours.
American Wings Air Museum
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More Details: 2141 Rhode Island Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Tel: 7637864146
IDS Crystal Court
URL: http://www.ids-center.com/pages/architecture.html
More Details: One of Minnesota's architectural landmarks, the IDS Center is a full block complex that includes a 57-story office tower, the Marquette Hotel and Crystal Court, home to numerous hig end chain shops. Basil's Restaurant provides a magnificent view of the 105-foot waterfall located in the center of these shops. Upstairs, a great little juice bar called Sola Squeeze will quench any thirst.
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