Posts with tag 'Family Fun'

With over 14,380 lakes, it's no surprise ice sports have become quite a tradition around Minnesota. Ice skating is a fun way to exercise during the wintertime. Whether you play hockey, figure skate, or simply like to skate around, there are so many great rinks around the Twin Cities. Many of them are outdoors too, so it's easy to get some fresh air. Here are five of our favorite local places to skate.

• Parade Ice Garden - 600 Kenwood Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55403
  With three full indoor rinks, a locker room, spectator seating, skate rentals, and a concession stand, Parade Ice Garden is easily one of the best skating spots in Minneapolis. Open skating takes place most weekday afternoons, but the rink also hosts adult open hockey and figure skating pro ice as well. There are often many events to watch on the weekends. You'll have a ton of fun at Parade Ice Garden, and it's just a short drive from some beautiful Minneapolis homes for sale.

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Visiting expos is a fun weekend activity for the whole family.  It's also a great way to take a deep dive into any particular hobby or interest. Now that expo season is in full swing, there are tons of exciting shows coming to the Twin Cities. Best of all, they span a wide range of interests. 

If you love browsing exhibitions, trying new food, and meeting fascinating people, you might enjoy checking out one of these fantastic Twin City expos this November:

• Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo 2021 - 1301 2nd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
  Start your holiday shopping at the Minneapolis Convention Center November 5-7 at the Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo. Here you'll find a wide range of homewares, decor, jewelry, paintings, and many one-of-a-kind gifts. You'll also have the chance to meet and support so many wonderful local artists. After the event, check out these Minneapolis homes for sale on your way home.

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National Fossil Day is coming up on October 13, and the Bell Museum is the perfect place to satisfy your curiosity about natural history. Exploring fossils is a great way to connect with the distant past, see what creatures were like millions of years ago, and inspire kids to learn more about science. The Bell Museum features exhibits on everything from ancient animals to space travel and has been in operation for nearly 150 years. The mix of education, science, art, and fun makes it an ideal place to visit for National Fossil Day this year in St. Paul.

• Bell Museum – 2088 Larpenteur Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55113
  Established in 1872, the Bell Museum is the official natural history museum of Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota oversees it. The museum's mission is to inspire curiosity in all who visit, through hands-on experiences, education from a knowledgeable staff, and a vast collection of fascinating exhibits. It's a place where fun meets with learning, and it's all located around the corner from St. Paul homes for sale.

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For many people, fall and apple orchards go hand in hand. Visiting an orchard gives you the chance to pick up fresh apples in exotic varieties you won't find at your local grocery store. As a bonus, you'll be supporting local farmers and sustainable farming practices. These five orchards are close to both Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale, making them perfect places to stock up on apples and other fall produce no matter where you live in the Twin Cities area.  

1. Victoria Valley Orchard - 4304 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN 55126 
   Victoria Valley Orchard is an intimate, family-owned orchard near Shoreview homes for sale. The business dates back to the 1960s and has been proudly passed down through several generations since then. These days, they grow 21 varieties of apples, including uncommon options like Ginger Gold, Wealthy, and Shamrock.  
   
   You can buy any of these apples by the pound from apple crates kept stocked at the shop in front of the orchard. You'll also find delicious products like unpasteurized honey, caramel apples, and apple-related treats like crisps and pies. Guests do not currently have the option to pick their own fruit, but they are allowed to walk around the orchard and enjoy the beauty of the farm's well-kept grounds.

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With its abundance of lakes, river, and streams that have many different types of game fish, the Twin Cities has plenty of spots that are perfect for fly fishing. Whether you prefer walking a stream, wading in a river, or casting from a boat, pier, or the shore, you'll be able to do it at several area locations.
  
Try the following five fly fishing destinations around the Twin Cities and located near Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale.  

1. Lake Calhoun – about 3 blocks west of Lake St. and Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis   
   Lake Calhoun is a prime spot to fish for bluegill, crappie, tiger muskie, Northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, bullhead, and carp. The pier lets you cast into deep water, so you don't necessarily need a boat to reel in a big one. Recommended flies include the wooly bugger, bass popper, small nymphs, and minnow patterns. And as an added bonus, you'll be able to enjoy beautiful views of the Minneapolis skyline from the lake.

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