Fall in Minnesota is one of my favorite times of year to get out and explore. The leaves are changing, the weather is finally cooling off, and there are so many fun places to visit before winter arrives. One of the best ways to enjoy the season is to spend…
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Cute Shops in Excelsior, MN You’ll Want to Spend All Day Exploring
If you love charming lake towns, locally owned boutiques, and discovering one-of-a-kind finds, then a shopping day in Excelsior needs to be on your list. This adorable town on the shores of Lake Minnetonka is filled with cute shops, cozy cafés, and beautiful lakeside views that make it one of…
The Great Pumpkin Trail in Wyoming, MN
The Great Pumpkin Trail in Wyoming, MN: A Must-See Minnesota Fall Attraction If you’re looking for something fun to do this fall in Minnesota, put the Great Pumpkin Trail in Wyoming on your list. Imagine walking along a trail surrounded by thousands of glowing pumpkins, each carved into its own…
Yin Yoga Class at River Flow Yoga in Northfield, MN
If life has felt nonstop lately, a Yin Yoga class at River Flow Yoga in Northfield, Minnesota might be exactly what you need. While many people think yoga always means fast movement or intense poses, Yin Yoga is the opposite. It is slow, grounding, and focused on deep stretching, breathwork,…
The Radisson Blu at the Mall of America
If you’ve ever spent an entire day shopping at the Mall of America, you know one thing is guaranteed… your feet are going to be done by the end of it. That’s exactly why staying at the Radisson Blu Mall of America is such a game-changer. It’s not just near…
Visiting Falls Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
If you’re visiting Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Falls Park is one stop you absolutely can’t miss. Located just minutes from downtown, this scenic park is home to the city’s namesake waterfalls and offers some of the best views in the area. Whether you’re just passing through on a road trip…
The John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa
If you’re a fan of classic Westerns — or just appreciate a good piece of American movie history — visiting the John Wayne Birthplace Museum is one of those stops that feels a little special the moment you walk in. We made our way to Winterset while exploring Iowa, and…
Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo, IA
When the Midwest summer heat kicks in, a good waterpark day is hard to beat—and Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo is one of those places that’s just plain fun for the whole family. The whole park has a tropical island theme, so it almost feels like you’ve stepped into a…
The Big Boots in Cheyenne WY
Okay, so we were not planning to go on a giant cowboy boot tour. We were on the long drive back from the Grand Canyon, slowly making our way north and trying to break it up into manageable stops instead of doing the whole thing in one exhausting push. By…
Thunder Road Family Park in Sioux Falls
When we were staying in Sioux Falls, we had one of those afternoons where we’d done enough sightseeing to feel productive… but not enough to just sit around. It was one of those “we need to get out and do something” moods. So we ended up at Thunder Road Family…