John & Ethel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hiking trails, a zoo, concerts, theaters, museums, sporting events and more.
I haven’t been able to find the falls maybe you can?
Nature abounds.
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I-Hidden Falls Regional Park
1313 Hidden Falls DrI haven’t been able to find the falls maybe you can?
Nature abounds.
I love to sit by the duck pond with a picnic lunch from Cecils Deli
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St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph AveI love to sit by the duck pond with a picnic lunch from Cecils Deli
I love to visit the animals at the zoo and see the flowers at the conservatory. During the summer months there are a few outdoor concerts and an amusement park for the kids. Its a great walk around Lake Como all year long. Fun for the whole family.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrI love to visit the animals at the zoo and see the flowers at the conservatory. During the summer months there are a few outdoor concerts and an amusement park for the kids. Its a great walk around Lake Como all year long. Fun for the whole family.
In Minneapolis
Classic childrens theather starring children
Loved by both children and adults
Minneapolis Institute of Art is right next door
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Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave SIn Minneapolis
Classic childrens theather starring children
Loved by both children and adults
Minneapolis Institute of Art is right next door
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SExibits from all over the world
I-Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StAWESOME Theather
Indoor & Outdoor Exibits
Stepping Stone Theater
20 West 7th PlaceGreat theather by children and adults
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington StBigger than life
First Avenue
701 N 1st AvePopular Concerts by local and traveling musicians
Target Center
600 N 1st AveGreat venue for concerts and sporting events
Mattocks Park
441 S Macalester StGreat park for young families with children
Its just on the other side of the Mississippi accross the Ford Bridge follow then Minnehaha Blvd to the lake
It's a 3 mile walk around the lake and at the big beach an outdoor resturant during the summer season.
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Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyIts just on the other side of the Mississippi accross the Ford Bridge follow then Minnehaha Blvd to the lake
It's a 3 mile walk around the lake and at the big beach an outdoor resturant during the summer season.
Its a magical place especially in the fall.
the ground is covered with bright yellow cottonwood leaves.
Shadow Falls Park
30 N Mississippi River BlvdIts a magical place especially in the fall.
the ground is covered with bright yellow cottonwood leaves.
University of Minnesota
Macalester College
1600 Grand AveMinnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestSo much to see!
a full History of our state and ancestors
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Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvda full History of our state and ancestors
George Latimer Central Library
90 W 4th StMinnesota Transportation Museum
193 Pennsylvania Ave E
I-Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg Blvdlarge sports and concert venue
IChS Field
360 N Broadway StSt paul saints baseball plays AAA
Occassional concerts
A must see
Its magicical
During the summer months have a lunch at sea salt
its a walk across the street from the falls.
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Amathunjwa aseMinnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha DrA must see
Its magicical
During the summer months have a lunch at sea salt
its a walk across the street from the falls.
Food scene
Cecil's
651 Cleveland Ave SGreat for dining in or taking out a picnic lunch
Nelson's Ice Cream
454 Snelling Ave SLarge scoops of ice cream
Accross the Alley
POKE HOUSE & TEA BAR
1570 Randolph AvenueFresh and healthy
1/2 block away
Mike's Tav on the Ave
472 Snelling Avenue SouthGood Burger fries and a beer
Walk accross the Alley
Very Good Food
In walking distance with a
Outdoor patio
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Joan's in the Park
631 Snelling Ave SVery Good Food
In walking distance with a
Outdoor patio
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks
1580 Saint Clair AvenueGood Food
In walking distance
Carmelo's Ristorante
238 Snelling Ave SI love Italian food
A short walk
Carbones Pizza
1698 Randolph AveIts our favorite pizza
we order the "special" skip the fish, and add pineapple
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave SAward winning Burger
Has a bowling alley downstairs
Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit
272 Snelling Avenue SouthGreat comfort food
Cold Front
490 Hamline Ave SIts Ice cream at its finest. Straight from Wisconsin
Plums Neighborhood Grill & Bar
480 Snelling Ave SI like the outdoor Patio!
and its accross the Alley
Pad Thai Restaurant
1681 Grand AveIf you like Thai food. This is the place.
Shish
1668 Grand AveI like mediterranean food.
go for a Sunday brunch
its accross the street from the falls
outdoor patio and indoor seating
Enjoy the lunch sitting under Majestic Oaktrees, Its an amazing place
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Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha Aveits accross the street from the falls
outdoor patio and indoor seating
Enjoy the lunch sitting under Majestic Oaktrees, Its an amazing place
Coffee
Spyhouse Coffee
420 Snelling Avenue SouthVery very good coffee
J & S Bean Factory
1518 Randolph AveAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba nabantwana
Maddocks Park is a must for families
Stroller from our house to playground then Stroller ride from maddocks park to Carbone's Pizza for lunch or dinner.
Ukuhamba-hamba
Metropolitan Transit Commisson Bus & Light Rail Uber or Lift
You can take catch a bus a block away and get to
Downtown St Paul
Downtown Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Macalester College is a 3 block walk or a hop on a bus.
Childrens Museum
History Museum
Orway Theather
St Paul Public Library and there is much much more to explore
Izinto omele uzipakishe
Check our weather forcast before arriving.
SPRING
Dress for the weather! A light water resistant jacket, gloves, hat, scarf, sweater, jeans & water resistant footware. For warmer days sneakers shorts and t-shirts YES!
SUMMER
Shorts t-shirts skirt sundress sun hat sunscreen sandals light jacket and jeans. Remember your swim gear for a dip at the lake or local pool
FALL
Same as Spring
If you plans include enjoying the fall colors on our many hiking trails you might want to bring hiking boots
WINTER
Same as Spring
If you plans include a winter walks you will want a warm coat long underware warm socks and Boots. Enjoy all 4 seasons.