A museum and cultural center housed in the 33-room 1908 Turnblad Mansion, visitors can wander through period rooms and view displays of decorative and fine arts, textiles, and other items Read more [...]
August Schell Brewing Co.
Category: AttractionsTake a public tour of the largest (in terms of gallonage) and oldest brewery in Minnesota, which brews varieties of Schell’s and Grain Belt. Admission is $5.
Basilica of St. Mary
Category: AttractionsCompleted in 1915, this church was the first basilica in America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architectural highlights include the 200-foot high dome and the Read more [...]
Bloomington Center for the Arts
Category: AttractionsNonprofit art center that exhibits work by regional artists and features educational courses, theater and special events.
Cathedral of St. Paul
Category: AttractionsOne of the largest churches in North America, with seating for 3,000 people. Highlights include the 175-foot-high copper dome and six chapels.
Chain of Lakes
Category: AttractionsA system of lakes in Minneapolis with paved walkways which are ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling, or ice or inline skating. Lake Harriet, Lake Bde Maka Ska and Lake of Read more [...]
Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden
Category: AttractionsThe meticulous design of this Sansui-style, or mountain and water landscape, garden was a gift to the city from Nagasaki residents. Free admission, donations suggested: $3 adults, $2 children.
Folsom House (Late 1800S)
Category: AttractionsThis home of Greek Revival-Federal architectural style sits in the New England-style Angel Hill Historic District and tells the history of the W.H.C. Folsom family and their influence on the Read more [...]
Hennepin History Museum
Category: AttractionsLearn about Hennepin County through exhibits, archival collections, reading materials and more in a historic mansion setting. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, ages 6 and younger and members Read more [...]
Historic Fort Snelling
Category: AttractionsDiscover the 1820s military outpost once the focus of a small settlement but now at the center of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. This restored stone fortress opens its gates Read more [...]