Ashley & Griffin
Things To Do
Mill City Museum
Minneapolis was once a major mill city, and home to grain based companies like Grain Belt Brewing, Pillsbury, and Gold Medal Flour. Flour mills were highly combustible, and you can learn about the ruins you see along the Mississippi here!
Mill City Farmers Market
One of the coolest farmers markets! Full of food, produce, and handmade items!
Minnesota Zoo Halloween Spectacular
If you are into checking out some cool jack-o-lanterns to get into the holiday spirit, this event will check all of the boxes!
Walker Art Center
If you want to see some iconic Minnesota art, like the famous Spoon and Cherry statue, make sure you put Walker Art Center on your list.
Bde Maka Ska and the Chain of Lakes
A chain of beautiful lakes with walking paths through the city of Minneapolis. Take a stroll along the lakes with a coffee and sweet treat from one of the many cafes in the surrounding Uptown Neighborhood (Ashley's favorite is Brim).
Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
If you are looking to get out of the city, this local winery and vineyard has some not-so-great wine, but an unbeatable atmosphere! We are actually members because we always have so much fun!
Excelsior Commons
The Minnesota equivalent of a "beach town," this cute little town is nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. There are plenty of cute shops, great restaurants, and parks to explore!
Science Museum of Minnesota
Ashley's favorite place in Minnesota because it is full of dinosaurs. Check to see what is on exhibit and go explore an awesome museum. When you leave, check out the surrounding restaurants and try to track down all of the Peanuts statues (Charles Shultz is from St. Paul, MN)!
Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tour
Anoka is believed to be the first U.S. city to formally organize a Halloween event to divert trouble-making youngsters, and as a result, Anoka considers itself to be the Halloween capital of the world. Not sure what Salem, MA has to say about that. Immerse yourself in the history and get some tickets for the tour!