Places of Interest by Date
Big Toms Diner
120 Minnesota Ave S
Aitkin, MN 56431
Speakeasy w/food (good breakfast)
(218) 429-0044
Block North Brew Pub
302 Minnesota Ave N
Aitkin, MN 56431
Lois and Nate liked. Food menu. Located in: Aitkin Chamber of Commerce
(218) 928-8090
blocknorthpub.com
Milwaukee Avenue Historic District
2007 Milwaukee Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Milwaukee Avenue Historic District includes two blocks of houses built in the late 1800s and early 1900s for working class families. The houses are similarly designed and face a pedestrian-only street.
(952) 237-0198
minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/property-housing/preservation/landmarks-districts/historic-districts/milwaukee-avenue
North Country Steak Buffet
2526 Rose St
La Crosse, WI 54603
Listed on 'Best 20 Buffets in the United States' list
(608) 781-3464
northcountrysteakbuffet.com
RH Rooftop Restaurant
6801 France Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
Listed on '50 Most Beautiful restaurants in the Country'
(952) 206-6307
rh.com
Andiamo Italian Restaurante
1629 Lena Ct
Eagan, MN 55122
Su-Th 11-9 F-Sa 11-10
(651) 289-2000
andiamomn.com
Dalles House Supper Club
720 S Vincent St
St Croix Falls, WI 54024
M 4-12 Closed Tue W-F 11-12 Sa 11-2 Su 10-11
(715) 483-3246
dalleshouse.com
Ditterich Mercantile
105 E Main St
Vergas, MN 56587
M-F 8-6:30 Sa 8-5:30 Su 9-1
(218) 342-4000
DitterichMercantile.com
Natalies Serendipity
124 E Main St
Vergas, MN 56587
Open Daily 11-5
(218) 342-2700
Otter Coffee and Ice Cream
118 E Main St
Vergas, MN 56587
Su-M 8-2 Tu-Sa 7-5
The Lavish Loon
140 E Main St
Vergas, MN 56587
(218) 850-7870
Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center
12805 St Croix Trail S
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-4359
carpenternaturecenter.org
Bison Creek Mini Golf
1207 Hwy 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
Sa 11-9 Su 11-6:30 M-Tu Closed W 4-10 Th-F Closed Opens in May
(763) 682-4180
huikkosbowl.com/bison-creek-mini-golf
Country Store and Deli
221 Maus Dr
Kimball, MN 55353
Cenex gas station
(320) 398-3422
facebook.com/KimBuiltCountryStore
The PORCH in Buffalo
32 Central Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
Th-F 10-5 Sa 10-4 Su-W Closed
(763) 684-1254
theporchinbuffalo.com
Ball of Twine
1st Street
Darwin, MN 55324
Largest ball of sisal twine built by a single person
roadsideamerica.com/story/2128
Millner Heritage Vineyard and Winery
32025 MN Hwy 15
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-2081
millnerheritage.com
Addies Floral and Gifts
216 S Broadway Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Sa 10-3
(507) 377-2081
addiesfloralandgifts.com
Homestead Boutique
211 s Newton Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Su-M Closed Tu-W 10-5 Th 10-6 F 10-5 Sa 10-3
(507) 421-5368
homesteadboutique.square.site
Junktion Market
136 S Broadway Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Sa 10-3
(507) 402-0939
Crossroads Delicatessen
2795 Hedberg Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55305
CrossroadsDelicatessen.com
Fountain Lake House
704 E Park Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Saturday 4/5 @ 11:00
Puttshack
330 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435
Su 11-10 M-Th 11-11 F-Sa 11-12
puttshack.com/locations/edina
Three Oak Winery
73505 225th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Su 2-6 M-Th Closed F 5-8 Sa 2-8
(507) 383-1273
threeoakwines.com
Champps - Eden Prairie
8010 Glen Ln
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Su-W 11-1 Th-Sa 11-2
(952) 942-3331
champps.com/location/eden-prairie
Detello's Pizza and Pasta
6207 Dell Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55439
Open Daily 11:30-10
(952) 934-0333
detellospizza.com
Culvers - Lakeville
1800 Kenwood Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
Open until 10
Fish
culvers.com
Culvers - Prior Lake
5471 Credit River Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Open until 10
Fish
culvers.com
Fireside Lounge and Supper Club
37540 Goodhue Ave
Dennison, MN 55018
W-Th 11-8:30 F-Sa 11-9:30 Su 9-8
Fish Fry
(507) 645-9992
firesidelounge.net
Garys Supper Club
20790 Keokuk Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
M-W 11-9 Th-F 11-10 Sa 9-10 Su 9-9
Fish
(952) 469-5696
garysupperclub.com
Encore Coffee Café
500 1st Ave S
St James, MN 56081
Unique gifts and home decore
(507) 375-7375
hungryfoody.com
Truffle Hill Chocolates
345 Water St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 683-0332
trufflehillchocolates.com
Lakeside Tavern and Brewery
200 W Lake Dr
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
11-10 Daily
(218) 847-1891
lakesidetaverndl.com
Red Willow-House
1160 Washington Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-6297
redwillowdl.com
Red Willow-Mall
822 Washington Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-6800
redwillowdl.com
Forest Hills (Golf) Resort
22931 185th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
18 Hole mini-golf course
(800) 482-3441
foresthillsgolfrv.com
Mothership Pizza Paradise
5057France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Closed Mon Tu-Su 11-11
(612) 489-7032
mothershippizza.com
Fulton Beer
414 N 6th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
M Closed Tu-Th 2-10 F 3-11 Sa 12-11 Su 12-6
(612) 333-3208
fultonbeer.com
Little Oscars
23470 Rmery Ave
Hampton, MN 55031
Daily 6-3
(651) 437-6327
facebook.com/100063653975782
Merics Woodfired Oven and Tavern
23309 Water Street
Hampton, MN 55031
Voted best pizza in MN from Twin Cities Live - Will do reservations
(651) 437-3837
mericswoodfire.com
Port of Los Angeles
100 Swinford Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Cruise Departure
The Savage Tap
12925 Eagle Creek Parkway
Savage, MN 55378
M-Tr 3-10 F 3-11 Sa 11-11 Su 11-8
(763) 400-5072
thesavagetap.com
Bulls Horn Food and Drink
4563 34th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
4-10 Su-Tr 4-11 F-Sa
Recommended fish fry on Jason Show - (Dill Pickle Fried Chicken - A MUST)
(612) 208-1378
bullshornfoodanddrink.com
Fred Babcock VFW - Post 5555
6715 Lake Shore Dr S
Richfield, MN 55423
Fish Fry starts @ 4:30
Recommended fish fry ($14.95) on Jason Show - Spaghetti and Italian specials
(612) 869-5555
My Burger - Eagan
855 Vikings Pkwy
Eagan, MN 55121
Daily 11-9
Fish Fry - Fish Sandwiches
(651) 374-1601
myburgerusa.com
My Burger - Eden Prairie
9258 Hennepin Tower Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 977-9903
myburgerusa.com
My Burger - Richfield
6555 Lyndale Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 500-9106
myburgerusa.com
Obbs Sports Bar and Grill
1347 Burns Ave
St Paul, MN 55106
Recommended fish fry on Jason Show
(651) 776-7010
obbsbar.com
Stein Haus
101 Main St
Vermillion, MN 55085
Fish Fry (One of our favorites)
(651) 437-1220
facebook.com/SteinHausMN
Yankee Tavern
1755 Yankee Doodle Rd
Eagan, MN 55121
theyankeetavern.com
Pondy Restaurant and Bar
40240 County Rd 90
Mazeppa, MN 55956
Curt Bieber's favorite bar - Sit on the deck and look at the lake
(507) 843-9783
thepondyrestaurantandbar.com
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 224-4222
ordway.org
Forager Brewery
1005 6th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Open 8-10 Daily
Ranked Rochester's #1 brewery.
(507) 258-7490
foragerbrewery.com
Frisky Fox Vineyard and Winery
5295 70th St
Riceville, IA 50466
Su 12-4 M-Tr 11-5 F-Sa 11-6
(507) 951-9024
friskyfoxvineyard.com
Hot Chip Burger Bar
11910 16th St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Open Daily 12-9
Suite 600 -- Jill not a fan.
(507) 424-0080
hotchipburgerbar.com
Jacks Bottle Shop
909 6th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Su 11-6 M-Tu Closed W-Sa 12-9
Not a brewery - Selection of vraft beers from across the US
(507) 361-0492
jacksbottleshopmn.com
Little Thistle Brewing
2031 14th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Su 12-10 M 12-6 Tu-Th Closed F 3-9 Sa 12-10
(507) 226-8014
litthethistlebeer.com
Mayowood Historic Home
3720 Mayowood Rd SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Guided tours available - Will reopen 4/2025
(507) 282-9447
exploreminnesota.com/profile/mayowood-historic-home-tours/1847
Smoak - Rochester
2291 Commerce Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901
M-F 11-10 Sa-Su 9-10
Good mac
(507) 361-7427
smoakbbqmn.com
Sugar Creek Vineyard and Meadery
23661 County Road 8
Fountain, MN 55935
Closed M-Tr F 4-8 Sa 1-8 Su 12-6
Board and Batten
16275 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville Reader's Choice Award
(952) 683-1736
boardandbattenmn.com
George and the Dragon
813 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
M-Tr 11:30-9 F-Sa 11:30-9:30
ganddpub.com
Khans Mongolian Barbeque
2720 Snelling Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
Su-Thr 12-8 F-Sa 12-9
(651) 631-3398
khansmongolianbbqmn.com
Park n Ride-Cliff
4565 Blackhawk Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
(952) 882-7500
Park n Ride-Lakeville
County Road 70 and Kendrick Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
Q. Cumbers - Edina
7465 France Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
Su-Tr 11-8 F-Sa 11-8:30
Listed on 'Best 20 Buffets in the United States' list
(952) 831-0235
qcumbers.com
Aunt Belles Confectionary
110 Main Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
M-Sa 10-5 Su 11-4
2025 MN Best list - Candy Shop (Number 3)
(218) 732-7019
auntbelles.com
Duluth Cider
2307 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
2025 MN Best list - Cidery
(218) 464-1111
duluthcider.com
Forget Me Not Café
22 Division St E
Buffalo, MN 55313
M-Sa 6-2 Su 7:30-1:30
2025 MN Best Breakfast/Lunch
(763) 276-1977
https://www.forgetmenotcafemn.com
Modern Barnyard
7285 County Road 75
St Cloud, MN 56301
M-Sa 10-6 Su 12-4
2025 MN Best list - Boutique Shop
(320) 253-8033
modernbarnyard.com
Wild State Cider
2515 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55806
2025 MN Best list - Cidery
(218) 606-1151
wildstatecider.com
Missing Pieces Escape Games
5233 Edina Industrial Blvd
Edina, MN 55439
$35 per person
(952) 658-8974
missingpiecesmn.com
Sustainable Safari - Burnsville Center
1178 Burnsville Center
Burnsville, MN 55306
M-Sa 11-7 Su 12-6
$16.50 ages 5+. 4 and under are free.
(952) 435-8182
burnsvillecenter.com
Wings of the North Air Museum
14893 Sierra Lane
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
11-3 Sa-Su
Suite 110. Possible military discount
(952) 746-6100
https://wotn.org/museum
Houlihans - Eagan
1294 Promenade Pl
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 452-1001
houlihans.com
Great Blue Heron
305 5th Ave S
Cold Spring, MN 56320
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:30-8:30
Jill loves the menu
(320) 685-3831
blueheronsupperclub.com
Jordan Taproom
20201 Johnson Memorial Dr Hwy
Jordan, MN 55352
M-Thr 4-9 F 4-10 Sa 11-10 Su 10-9
(952) 492-6700
jordantaproom.com
Bûcheron
4257 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Cinnamon Rolls (on KARE11 1/18/25) Awesome - Prices include 18% hospitality charge
(612) 255-5632
bucheronrestaurant.com
Café Latte
850 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105
9a-10p | Bakery Counter opens at 9| Cafeteria Line (soups, salads & sandwiches) opens at 10
Chaplin Lori Recommended - bakery, pizza, soup and sandwiches
(651) 224-5687
cafelatte.com
FIKA Café (American Swedish Institute)
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
10-4 F-W 10-8 Thr
Chaplin Lori Recommended - sandwiches, soup, and Swedish meatballs
(612) 871-4907
asimn.org/visit/fika-cafe/
Patissetie 46
4552 Grand Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 354-3257
patisserie46.com
Rose Street Patisserie
171 Snelling Ave N
St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 556-4488
patisserie46.com/rose-street-patisserie
Tap Society
4555 Grand Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Sa 11-10 Su 11-9 M Closed Tu-F 3-10
26 self-serve taps
(612) 354-7045
tapsiciety.com
Minnesota Wing King
43539 French Hill Rd
St Peter, MN 56082
(507) 519-1083
minnesotawingking.com
Twin Cities Running Company
14240 Plymouth Ave
Burnsville, MN 55337
Ice Bug Shoes - icebug.com
(952) 892-7386
tcrunningco.com
Center Grove Orchard
32835 610th Ave
Cambridge, IA 50046
Bakery on this farm.
(515) 383-4354
centergroveorchard.com
Schmidts Bakery
422 1st Ave S
St James, MN 56081
(507) 375-4241
Germanic-American Institute
301 Summit Ave
St Paul, MN 55102
Tickets 2-4
(651) 222-7027
gaimn.org
Fiesta Cancun Mexican Grill
280 Andrews Ave
Center City, MN 55012
(320) 500-3179
fiestacancunrestaurant.com
Goodthings Inc
2184 4th St
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Holiday Hours---9a-8p--Friday
Café' / Gift Shop
(651) 426-8006
shopgoodthings.com
Great Lakes Candy Kitchen
223 Scenic Dr
Knife River, MN 55609
Opens at the end of April
(218) 834-2121
greatlakescandy.com
St Croix Falls Mini Golf and Go Karts
1971 US Hwy 8
St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Seasonal - 18 holes $10
(612) 747-8684
mtcroixkartputt.com
Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary
12541 Nett Lake Rd
Orr, MN 55771
(218) 757-0172
americanbear.org
Boulder Tap House - Mankato
291 St Andrews Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-1643
bouldertaphouse.com
Home Depot - AV
15101 Flagstaff Ave
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 432-7171
thehomedepot.com
The Charming Lily Boutique & Gifts
7605 148th St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
M-F 10-6 Sa 10-4
(952) 240-6999
thecharminglily.com
328 Grill
328 Broadway Ave
St Paul Park, MN 56361
Voted #1 MN's Best Fish Fry 2024 (2025 Fish Fry until 7:30). Inside American Legion Post 98.
(651) 459-9016
328grill.com
Bongards Creameries - Bongards Store
13200 County Rd 51
Bongards, MN 55368
M - F: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Sa - Su: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Voted #1 MN's Best Cheese Shop 2024
(952) 466-3545
bongards.com/retail-stores
Bongards Creameries - Perham Store
101 2ne Ave SE, Suite 100
Perham, MN 56573
M-F: 9-6 Sa: 9-5 Su: 9-3
Voted #1 MN's Best Cheese Shop 2024
(218) 347-4142
bongards.com/retail-stores
Gouda Q
709 Green Ave SE
Watertown, MN 55388
Food Truck + Restaurant? Voted in the top 3 of several categories
(763) 482-1199
facebook.com/goudaq
Jellybean and Julias
2501 Coon Rapids Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Voted #1 MN's Best BBQ 2024
(763) 421-6119
jellybeanandjulias.com
The Copperfield
735 Maple St
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Opens @ 7
Recommend reservations. Voted #1 MN's Best Brunch 2024
Waconia Brewing Company
255 W Main St
Waconia, MN 55387
(612) 888-2739
waconiabrewing.com
Girards Business Solutions
11910 12th Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 484-9684
girardsinc.com
Grand Slam
12425 River Ridge Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
Su 11-7 M-Tr 10-8 F-Sa 10-10
Minigolf-$5.95 KrazyKars $2 Batting Cages $2
(952) 224-0414
grandslammn.com
The Parlour - St Paul
267 West 7th St
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 207-4433
parlourbar.com
Grace Pizza and Shakes
136 N Jefferson
Papillion, NE 68046
Suite 107 - Squirrel Jail would work on this trip
(402) 281-4334
gracepizzaandshakes.com
Kwik Trip - EMN
26050 France Ave
Elko New Market, MN 55020
(952) 247-7593
kwiktrip.com
Pine View Assisted Living
750 4th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-5277
pineviewmn.com
Bell Museum
2088 Larpenteur Ave W
St Paul, MN 55113
(612) 626-9660
bellmuseum.umn.edu
Lake Phalen
1400 Phalen Blvd
St Paul, MN 55106
Summer - Closes @ 11
(651) 632-5111
Minneapolis Cider Company
701 SE 9th St
Minneapolis, MN 55414
F 3-12 Sa 10-12 Su 10-9 M-Th 3-11
Indoor Seating. Pickelball courts
(612) 886-1357
minneapoliscider.com
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-9494
wam.umn.edu
Cafejian Art Trust
4600 Churchill St
Shoreview, MN 55126
Tours are at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm Thr – Sa
No admission charge. Reservations required - Glass art
(612) 359-8991
cafesjianarttrust.org
Eagan Market Fest
1501 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122
Summer - June 5-Aug 28. 400-8:00 (Closed 7/3)
(651) 675-5000
cityofeagan.com/mf-plan-visit#hours
Lakeville Farmers Market
20800 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
Wednesdays 12 pm – 5 pm June 5-October 30
(651) 227-6856
minnesotagrown.com/member/lakeville-farmers-mkt-wed
The Local Irish Pub - West End
1607 Park Place Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55416
Tu-Th 11-10 Fr-Sa 11-10 Su 10-2
(952) 247-0200
the-local.com
Steak and Ale
14201 Nicollet Ave
Burnsville, MN 55306
Opening 7/8/24
Birchs on the Lake - Brewhouse and Supperclub
1310 Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 473-7373
birchsonthelake.com
Carols Restaurant
11888 Aberdeen St NE
Blaine, MN 55449
LnL and family recommended. Huge caramel rolls
(763) 757-9700
carolsrestaurant2.netwaiter.com
Gobbler Grub and Pub
108 E Main Ave
Frazee, MN 56544
KS95 Crisco Song
(218) 334-4782
gobblergrubandpub.com
Nicks Downtown Diner
311 Mill St W
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-0003
nicksdowntowndiner.com
Wink World
60 E Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
10-9
MOA Suite N380 - $20/ticket. 20% military discount. Advance tickets are not necessary.
(612) 460-8777
Flank Steakhouse
14 Main St N
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Thr-Sa 3-9
(320) 455-8004
flanksteakhouse.com
Bear Robotics
785 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
Burdeys Café
417 Mill St
Peterson, MN 55962
Try the Pie
(507) 575-2424
The Branding Iron
1100 Circle Heights Dr
Preston, MN 55965
Supper Club
(507) 765-3388
brandingironmn.com
Updated 5/29/2025