Mall of America
60 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
800-879-3555

Even if malls aren’t your thing, you have to admit the Mall of America is pretty impressive. It is the largest fully enclosed retail and entertainment complex in the United States. You’ll find more than 520 retail and specialty stores, 50 restaurants, 14 movie theaters and seven nightclubs, but that’s not all. There’s also Camp Snoopy, the nation's largest indoor theme park, and Underwater Adventures, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium featuring 4,500 living sea creatures. Something for all members of the family.

American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-871-4907

Housed in a 1908 33-room mansion this exquisite home features a two-story grand entrance hall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum showcases a wonderful collection of Swedish glass, decorative and fine arts, textiles, and other items from Sweden.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-870-3131

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts ranks among the top ten comprehensive art museums in the country. The institute features an intriguing art collection representing all areas of the globe and every period of human history.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Blvd.
Chaska, MN 55318
952-443-1400

Truly a feast for the eyes The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum includes 1,030 acres of beautiful rolling hills and 32 display and specialty gardens with roses and clematis, hostas, perennials, herbs, rock-embracing plants, annuals, shade plants, wildflowers, and more.

Minnesota State Capitol Building
75 Constitution Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-296-2881

On your next visit to the Minnesota State Capitol Building you can watch the legislature in action in the historic House and Senate chambers or take a free-guided tour featuring original furnishings.

Sibley House Historic Site
1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
Mendota, MN 55150
651-452-1596

The Sibley House Historic Site is a former trading post that features four limestone buildings that date back to the early 1800s. One of the buildings was the home of Henry Hastings Sibley, who was a regional manager with the American Fur Company during its heyday. Tour guides lead visitors through the buildings and provide stories of the fur trade era.

Canterbury Park Racetrack & Card Club
1100 Canterbury Rd.
Shakopee, MN 55379
800-340-6361

Place your bets with live summer horse racing, simulcast racing year round, and 24-hour card club dealing an array of poker and casino card games.

Alexander Ramsey House
265 S Exchange Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-296-8760

Visit one of the nation’s best preserved Victorian – Era homes. This is the home of the first territorial governor. Tour the home and sample some fresh cookies!

Padelford Packet Boat Co.
Harriet Island
St. Paul, MN 55107
800-543-3908

Fine dining, full bar and a scenic cruise. Daily public cruise in the months of June, July, and August. Dinner cruises, lunch cruises, Sunday brunch cruises and sightseeing cruises.

Hennepin History Museum
2303 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-870-1329

One of the most unique social history museums in Minnesota. Excellent exhibits set in a historic mansion setting with priceless archival collections.

Weisman Art Museum
333 E River Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-9494

This striking stainless steel building by architect Frank Gehry is a Twin Cities landmark and offers views of more than 16,000 works of art.

Nicollet Mall
Downtown
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-370-9100

This 12-block pedestrian avenue is lined with several unique boutiques, department stores, restaurants and entertainment.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
900 S Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-335-3370

Sports lovers this is the home to the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, and Gophers. Catch a game or tour the facility.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 W. 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
800-362-3515

Dinner and entertainment all in one! With four stages this is the nation’s largest dinner theater performing Broadway musicals and sidesplitting comedies.