The 3rd Lair SkatePark went into business in February of 1997.Since then we developed a reputation as being one of the nation's finest indoor/outdoor skateparks.We have now grown into a 25,000 square foot facility just outside of Minneapolis in Golden Valley,Mn. Our skatepark is owned and operated by skateboarders who have devoted their lives to the sport and to working with the kids that use the facility.

Experience winter and acres of fun at Afton Alps! One of the largest Ski & Snowboard areas in the Midwest Located in the scenic St Croix River Valley. By far the most skiing & boarding experience for your dollar. Nearly 300 skiable acres. Best variety of terrain, from beginner to expert.

Step into the heart of Swedish America. The American Swedish Institute is a historic house, museum, and cultural center located near downtown Minneapolis. Swedish immigrant newspaperman Swan J. Turnblad founded the Institute in 1929.

Antique Shops in Stillwater. The antique capital of Minnesota. 300+ antique dealers

Beadniks offers an inspiring and imaginative atmosphere in which customers can craft their own beaded works of art, while providing astonishing beads,jewelry creations,and treasures from the far corners of the globe.

The mission of the Bell Museum is to advance the quest to discover, document, and understand life in its many forms and to inspire curiosity, delight, and informed stewardship of the natural world. The James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History was established by state legislative mandate in 1872 to collect, preserve, skillfully prepare, display, and interpret our state's diverse animal and plant life for scholarly research and teaching and for public appreciation, enrichment, and enjoyment.

Huge Fun, Great Food Bowling,Laser Tag, Billiards, Giant Arcade, Sports Bar & Grill Leagues, Corporate Events, Team Challenge Events, Meeting Rooms Birthdays and Parties

Buck Hill offers 15 different runs to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, as well as snow tubing. Buck has 11 lifts including 2 Quads and a Triple chairlift. Buck also has one of the best snowmaking systems in the Midwest, enabling the area to operate even when Old Man Winter doesn’t cooperate.

Bunker Beach Water Park features four waterslides, a zero-entry pool with a water play structure, a creative sand play area, and Minnesota's largest wave pool. Large open areas for sunning and relaxing are scattered throughout the water park. Concession options, changing rooms, and a metro-area location, make Bunker Beach a perfect family destination.

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is located at 12600 Nicollet Ave in the Heart of the City. This new complex opens in January, 2009. The center has two theatres, a 1000 seat Proscenium Stage and an intimate 150 seat Black Box.

Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Club is Minnesota’s premier entertainment destination. Located in Shakopee, Minnesota, just 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis & St. Paul. Canterbury Park is home to Live Racing, Simulcast Racing and a 24/7 Card Club featuring Texas Hold’em, Blackjack and more. Along with special events like the Midwest’s largest Craft Show and thrilling snowmobile racing, Canterbury Park truly is home to Fun & Games like no place else.

Cascade Bay in Eagan is one of the premier outdoor water parks in the metropolitan area featuring lots of water slides and a lazy river.

Centennial Lakes, a 24-acre park and pond, offers the ultimate urban escape. The park features more than 1.5 miles of paved pathways meandering around a 10-acre lake and interspersed with beautifully landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating areas, swinging benches and fountains. During the summer months, visitors can rent paddleboats, fish in the ponds for sunfish, bass and bullheads, watch remote control sailboat races, explore the maze, or try their luck on the bent grass putting course or croquet and lawn bowling courts. The park also hosts a variety of cultural performances in a 1,000-seat lakeside amphitheater. At the Park Centrum building, visitors can rent banquet space for weddings, business meetings and social events.

Chanhassen is the nation's largest professional dinner theatre, and the largest privately owned restaurant in the state of Minnesota. Since Chanhassen Dinner Theatres opened, nearly 200 plays have been produced and played to more than eight million guests.

At Minnesota Children's Museum, kids will have a blast discovering new and exciting concepts through fun, learning-focused play. Each of our seven galleries is uniquely designed to provide a hands-on, stimulating environment for children ages six months to 10 years old.

The Children's Theatre Company (CTC) exists to create extraordinary theatre experiences, and to advance theatre as a means of educating, challenging and inspiring young people.

Another amazing season has come to an end. So what now you may ask? Now it's time to begin planning for 2009. We have a lot of exciting, fun ideas "splashing" around for the 2009 season, stay tuned for more details.

Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are open every day of the year. Winter hours (October - March): 10am - 4pm Summer hours (April - September): 10am - 6pm During inclement weather, some animals may be off display and some exhibits or gardens may be closed.

Life happens in the kitchen. That’s our belief, and we’re sticking to it. For the past 35 years, Cooks has been the Twin Cities’ industry leader in all things culinary. We were the first cooking school to bring nationally recognized chefs and cookbook writers to the Twin Cities, the first retail store to incorporate cooking classes and the first specialty gourmet store to directly import culinary products.

Dakota County offers six parks and three regional trails for you to get out and get wild. Check out all our locations. From swimming to archery, horseback riding to hiking, there's something for everyone.

Focused on family fun and fitness, but equipped to help you meet your fitness goals. Whether it's serious weight training or a leisurely swim, racquetball lessons or an aerobics class, our members have access to it all. Membership really does have its privileges at Dakotah!

Dan Patch Days first welcomed guests as early as 1953. There was a period of time in the late 1970's and early 1980's when there wasn't a Dan Patch Days, but then in 1989, a group of citizens resurrected it. Today, that group of citizens is known as, "Dan Patch Days Inc." Now, over 17 years later, between 8,000-10,000 people attend the three day event. Saturday & Sunday is FREE to the public. Dan Patch Days Inc. is an all-volunteer group that plans the event throughout the year.

The Depot is a renovated train depot in Hopkins, Minnesota that now serves as a coffee house, youth community project, and trailhead for area bike trails. It was planned and opened by area students in 1998 to create a chemically-free environment for teens.

The Edinborough Park Playpark is almost one acre of indoor fun, highlighted by Adventure Peak, one of the largest indoor play structures in the country.

Saturday, March 7, 2009 2009 Driver's Sign up! Come play bingo, and Build Your Own Nacho Bar! Enjoy Live Music from GB LEIGHTON and accoustic sounds from DAVE BURKART until 2 a.m.! 7:00PM Saturday, March 14, 2009 Come celebrate the Holy Cross Catholic School Fundraiser! Enjoy Live Music from Boogie Wonderland until 2 a.m.!

Come enjoy the "scents" of Emma's General Store all year through...the "fragrance" of fresh flowers coming from our floral shop. Fizzy's has the "aroma" of fresh baked, tasty treats and "homemade" holiday pies. Take a stroll through the General Store, with a "refreshing" cup of hot cocoa, latté, cider or tea. There is a "gift" for everyone on your Christmas list! Open all year. We wish you the very best for the the season, and a very happy and prosperous new year!

Minnesota Public Radio purchased the theater in 1980 and restored it in 1986 for the live radio program A Prairie Home Companion® with Garrison Keillor. The theater was again renamed in 1994, this time for author F. Scott Fitzgerald, a native of Saint Paul. Over the years, the Fitzgerald's stage has been host to Broadway musicals, vaudeville shows, film festivals, corporate events, and concerts of all sorts.

The story of Fort Snelling is the story of the development of the U.S. Northwest. While surrounded today by freeways and a large urban population, Fort Snelling was once a lonely symbol of American ambition in the wilderness.

Today visitors can tour the Gibbs family farm house. The Dakotah style tipi and replica bark lodge allow visitors to explore the traditional lifeways of the Dakotah. Visitors can observe a native prairie, a Dakotah medicine garden, and traditional Dakotah and pioneer crop gardens. Visitors also will find the original white barn built by the Gibbs family in 1910 and the red barn, designed by prominent architect Edwin Lundie. The Stoen School, built in the 1880s, was moved from Chippewa County, Minnesota in 1966. The schoolhouse is furnished with wooden school desks, slate boards, McGuffey’s Readers, a pump organ, and a working school bell.

http://www.gophersports.com/ is the official web site of the University of Minnesota Athletics Department. GopherSports.com is available to everyone who can access the Internet and contains articles, press releases, statistical information and other important content provided by the Sports Information Department within the University of Minnesota

Grand Avenue has long been a treasure in the heart of St. Paul. Residents and travelers alike enjoy strolling with family, shopping, dining at our unique restaurants, meeting their friends for coffee, or simply spending an afternoon running errands along the avenue. We strive to bring the community together through events, business promotions and other partnerships to make it even more enjoyable to live here, shop here, and eat here.

Grand Slam U.S.A. is pleased to announce our new location in Burnsville, MN. We feature over 30,000 square feet of activities, games, rides and sporting activities for the whole family!

Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. Our academy award winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away...literally! The Great Clips IMAX Theatre Minnesota Zoo provides you with a larger-than-life escape putting you in the heart of the action!

Our Mission: The Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963, is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. By presenting both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures, the Guthrie illuminates the common humanity connecting Minnesota to the peoples of the world.

Hennepin Theatre Trust, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres, is a non-profit charitable trust devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. The Trust engages community members in a diverse array of live performances and contributes to the economic vitality of the Hennepin Theatre District through its presentations of Broadway touring productions, National Geographic Live Speaker’s Series, the Literary Legends Series and an eclectic range of variety entertainment including theatre, dance, comedy and music.

The Target Holidazzle Parade has been a cherished winter tradition of the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and beyond since the first parade marched down Nicollet Mall in 1992. Now in its 17th year, this family friendly event has delighted millions of people and reinforced downtown Minneapolis’ seat as the ultimate holiday destination.

Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area (HSSA) is known for some of the best snowmaking and grooming in the Midwest, and its terrain park is full of progressive and innovative features.

The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL, located at the Roseville Skating Center, is North America's largest sheet of refrigerated ice and a picturesque winter recreation destination. The OVAL is a 400 meter speed skating track surrounding an infield area consisting of four hockey rinks. The 800 ton refrigeration system allows the OVAL to maintain ice from early November to early March. The OVAL hosts a variety of ice sports including speed skating, hockey, bandy and general recreational skating. The OVAL also is home to one of the Midwest's largest aggressive skate parks, inline skating and inline speed skating races from May to September.

Keeping fit is not just a fad – it’s a way of life. Whether you want to slim down or tone up, have more energy for work or for your family, or just look and feel better--we’re here to help. At LA Fitness we want you to exercise your options. From basketball to racquetball, swimming to indoor cycling, free weights to cardio equipment, personal training to group fitness and much more.

Sailing In The Heart Of The City. Calhoun Yacht Club (CYC) sponsors racing on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, MN, from May into September. Lake Calhoun Sailing School (LCSS) offers sailing lessons on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, MN, from April through October

Landmark Center was built in 1902 and originally served as the Federal Court House and Post office for the Upper Midwest. In the 1970s, a group of determined citizens saved the building from the wrecking ball and restored it to its previous grandeur. It was on the National Register of Historic Places and reopened to the public as Landmark Center in 1978. Today, Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events.

Life Time Fitness is dedicated to people who know that the real strength they get from staying fit is the feeling it gives them inside. That’s why we’ve created the most complete health and fitness experience you’ll find. All it takes is a visit to one of our centers and you’ll discover that we’ve included something for everyone, no matter your fitness level, interests, experience, schedule or budget.

Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. The 4.2 million square foot complex is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe® the nation's first Nick theme park; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; a 14-screen movie theater and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.

About 73 million people have visited the Metrodome since it opened in 1982, making it the country's most versatile, heavily used stadium. Hubert Humphrey, former Minneapolis Mayor, U.S. Senator and U.S. Vice President, loved Minnesota. He was a big sports fan and rooted for the Vikings and Twins at every chance. Because of his dedication to the state and to teamwork, the Metrodome was named in his honor -- The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

An attraction for all ages, Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis, recognized across the nation and around the world as “Mill City.”

Come celebrate the 10 Best Days of Summer by enjoying some of the many events going on at the Minneapolis Aquatennial.

At the Minneapolis Farmers Market, we take great pride in our longstanding history. Since our Lyndale Market opened back in 1937, we’ve been a source for fresh produce and products for people all over the Twin Cities area.Today, we support about 240 vendors who alternate the use of our 170 stalls. And since outgrowing our downtown location over 80 years ago, we’ve added the Nicollet Mall Market, bringing us back to where it all began.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts enriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures.The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a free museum operated for the benefit of the general public.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) celebrates its 125th anniversary during 2008 commemorating the dreams, hard work and determination of people and organizations that developed a park system that cities around the country emulate.

The holiday season is here and there is so much going on in the Warehouse District! We have great shopping with truly unique items you won’t find elsewhere.

Our mission is to work with citizens to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.

A Masterful Composition of Fresh Apples, Flavorful Food, and Tasty Live Music! Minnesota Harvest is one of America's premiere apple orchards, featuring twenty-five exciting new apple varieties that we bred right here on site, and seventy-five more varieties ranging from established favorites to the very newest introductions, including some "hidden gems." That's how we do our food and music, too...with variety and creativity, looking for remarkable results. We love what we do, and we hope you do, too!

The Arboretum features more than 1,000 acres of magnificent gardens, model landscapes, and natural areas-from woodlands and wetlands to prairie-with extensive collections of northern-hardy plants. Tour the Arboretum on 12.5 miles of garden paths and hiking trails. Walk the close gardens and bike, walk or drive Three-Mile Drive to see more gardens and collections.

The WNBA tipped off on June 21, 1997 with the New York Liberty taking on the Los Angeles Sparks with over 14,000 in attendance. Soon after, the WNBA saw its attendance at the New York Liberty game surpass the 1 million mark for attendance. Fans quickly took to the idea of women playing professional basketball and wanted to show their support. In April 1998, the WNBA announced they would add two expansion teams, to be managed by the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, for the 1999 season. The Minnesota Lynx started their inaugural season in 1999 with 12,000 fans in attendance to watch the first regular-season game, against Detroit at Target Center.

The Minnesota Opera's mission is to produce opera and opera education programs at the highest artistic level that inspire and entertain our audiences and enrich the cultural life of our community.

The Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century and led by Music Director Osmo Vänskä, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world, award-winning recordings, radio broadcasts and educational outreach programs, and a visionary commitment to building the orchestral repertoire of tomorrow.

In Minnesota, everyone’s invited to the biggest and best end-of-summer celebration. The State Fair is everything that is Minnesota. It’s a treasured tradition. It’s an experience unlike any other. It’s the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The stories here are rich, real and endless. On every street, stage and midway ride, there’s someone waiting to share a memory. In every historic building, barn stall, concession stand and competitive entry there’s a story waiting to be written.

December 18, 2008 - Roster Ready The official roster is now set for your 2009 Minnesota Swarm. This season features six new players including the return of D Riley Kemp. Ryan Cousins remains your humble captain with Ryan Ward and Eric Pacey serving as alternates.

The Minnesota Timberwolves joined the NBA for the 1989-90 season as part of a two-phase league expansion that also brought in Orlando, Miami, and Charlotte. But the Timberwolves weren't the first pro basketball franchise in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Lakers of the early 1950s had been the dominant team of that era

Professional baseball in Minnesota dates back to 1884 with various teams and leagues. However since 1961, the baseball spotlight in Minnesota has focused mainly on the major league game.

For the past 47 years, the Minnesota Vikings have epitomized winning. The Men in Purple have always been near the top of the division standings. Only four NFL teams have played in more Super Bowls, and one the Dallas Cowboys, have more playoff appearances.

After three sellout seasons, Wild tickets are one of the hottest commodities of the year. With a growing list of members joining the waiting list to get season tickets, more and more people are supporting the NHL's return to the State of Hockey.

Our mission is to connect people, animals and the natural world., which means we're dedicated to inspiring people to act on behalf of the environment. To accomplish this, we provide award-winning recreational, educational and conservation programs, locally, nationally and internationally.

Minnesota's State Capitol is one of the Midwest's most spectacular buildings. Inspired by the White City, a ground-breaking Italian Renaissance-styled exhibit at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, architect Cass Gilbert was determined to build a state capitol building constructed in the classical style, but with all the modern conveniences of the time.

Moose Mountain Adventure Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course certain to provide a fun adventure for the entire family. The course features an original, whimsical design with an old-time north woods feel - complete with life size moose, horses and more! Moose Mountain Adventure Golf also contains fun cartoon vehicles including a logging truck, steam train and bi-plane.

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the Twin Cities’ only casino hotel and one of the largest Midwest casinos, features the finest in Midwest gaming combined with all the amenities of a luxury hotel. Our unparalleled casino buffet features gourmet cuisine from around the globe, and is just one of five restaurants designed to satisfy every craving. The Mystic Lake stage has played host to many of today’s top entertainers, from groundbreaking comedians to the most popular names in live music. The Meadows at Mystic Lake, a championship Minneapolis golf course, lies right outside our doors.

You can do it all at Nickelodeon Universe! Don’t miss your opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, dance along with Dora and Diego, or share a belly laugh with Blue and the Backyardigans.

Northern Clay Center's mission is the advancement of the ceramic arts. Ongoing programs include exhibitions by contemporary regional, national and international ceramic artists, as well as historical and architectural ceramics; classes and workshops for children and adults at all skill levels; studio space and grants for artists; and a sales gallery representing many top ceramic artists from the region and elsewhere.

Recognized as one of the most popular theaters in the country, the Old Log has entertained over six million patrons since opening its doors in 1940. Offering contemporary plays and comedies year-round, the theater's company of Equity actors includes some of the finest talent in the Midwest.

Ordway Center is a catalyst for the artistic vitality of our community by hosting, presenting, and creating performing arts and educational programs that engage artists and enrich diverse audiences.The Ordway, recognized as one of the U.S.’s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers, is home to a wide variety of performances throughout the year that encompass the finest in American musical theatre, world music, dance, jazz, and vocal artists on its Main Hall and McKnight Theatre stages.

Spot bald eagles, herons, egrets and falcons as you travel back in time from St. Paul’s bustling downtown harbor through the Mississippi National Great River Park. We’ll see you on the river!

The fall is a great time to come to the orchard. There are wagon rides, a corn maze, and you can even pick your own pumpkin. There are also pony rides and great live entertainment, including The Flyers and Bill Cagley.

Highlighting the Atrium’s new look is a bigger, taller, and absolutely fantastic playstructure offering children an incredible number of twists, turns, webs, bridges, climbs, slides and imaginative and fun activities.

ProKart Indoors offers Eight Minute kart rentals anytime during our business hours (excluding special events). These sessions are known as Arrive and Drive Races, because you simply arrive at our facility, and drive. No appointments are necessary. Please call ahead to see if the track of your choice is open for open racing

On behalf of our entire staff at Raceway Park we would like to welcome you to the home of the NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Racing Series. 2008 marks 52 years of Raceway Park entertaining generations of fans, thanks to the unparalleled support of our sponsors, fans, competitors and employees. We strive to offer the finest and affordable family entertainment in a safe and comfortable environment. We have surrounded ourselves with the finest people available from our track officials, ticket takers and concession staff. Our competitors are also among the most talented drivers in the area.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1971 on a 22 acre field in Jonathan, MN. More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival then named “A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!” That celebration has since relocated to Shakopee, MN and has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States with more than 700 entertainers, 275 crafters, 120 food booths and an annual attendance of 275,000, all adding to the magic that draws in visitors from across the nation.

Inline Skating at the Metrodome Minneapolis, MN. For up to the minute info call 612-825-DOME. SEASON XVII AT THE ROLLERDOME BEGINS

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, beginning its 50th anniversary season in September 2008, is the nation’s only full-time professional chamber orchestra and is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world.

To foster a sense of community, pride, belonging and connectedness by celebrating Saint Paul's unique history and emerging heritage through fun and educational experiences.

Savage Art Studios strives to empower artists in an inclusive environment of excellence with a guiding opportunity through teaching.

The Schubert Club, established in 1882, is a non-profit arts organization that presents eight concert series annually, operates a Museum of Musical Instruments, runs an annual scholarship competition for music students, provides after-school music lessons, presents master classes, commissions new musical works by American composers, and produces recordings and books. All this is accomplished by a small and versatile staff.

On December 11, 1999, the Science Museum opened its new 370,000-square-foot facility built into the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The new museum's 70,000 square feet of exhibition space includes a 10,000 square foot temporary exhibit gallery and five permanent exhibition halls covering the topics of paleontology, physical sciences and technology, the human body, peoples and cultures, and the Mississippi River.

The people of Scott county have enjoyed an annual fair since 1915. Indeed, for three generations this glorious event has brought competitive exhibits, thrills, entertainment and recreational activity, along with every present food to thousands of people, young and old, in a joyous and friendly environment. And thus, thanks also to the loyal support of fairgoers, this annual exposition has become one of the prominent and valued traditions of Scott County today.

The Scott County Historical Society is charged with preserving, and interpreting the history of Scott County. This is accomplished through the administration of the Stans Museum and two historic sites. The Stans Museum houses the Scott County Historical Society Research Center and exhibits. The mission of the Scott County Historical Society reads; "Searching, saving, and sharing the history and cultural heritage of Scott County." Its goals are to provide quality, historically accurate, programs for teachers, students, and families as a service to the public.

Since 1997, thousands of people have enjoyed our Corn Mazes. We hope that your family gets as much enjoyment out of this year's Corn Maze as we did building it! Our family would like to invite your family to come out and visit us at this year's Corn Maze and Fall Festival.

The St. Paul Farmers' Market winter market continues where the regular season leaves off. The market will be open on Saturdays only beginning in December. When you get here you will find a large selection of local products available. Plenty of meats, cheeses, bakery goods, honey, eggs, chocolates and more. For the holiday season check out our huge selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, swags. Come and see what the St. Paul Farmers' Market has to offer!

Was one of six charter members of “new” Northern League before moving to American Association after 2005 season.Once sold out 249 consecutive dates – average 98 per cent capacity for all regular season games played at Midway Stadium.Some famous ex-Saints: Darryl Strawberry, Leon Durham, Jack Morris, Dwight Smith, Dan Peltier, Glenn Davis, J.D. Drew, Kevin Millar and Doug Dascenzo

A Taste of Minnesota prides itself on offering free entertainment that combines a variety of musical styles to suit the whole family. The state’s largest FREE festival along the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul.

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system located in the suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota that manages nearly 27,000 acres of park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including: picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

When the City of Lakes Marathon in Minneapolis joined forces with the St. Paul Marathon in 1982, 4,563 runners took to the new course. Race officials throughout the next 25 years worked to build and maintain a marathon reputation devoted to exceeding runners’ needs while making the event a true community fall ritual. In 2006 many special activities marked the 25th running of "The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America."

Twin City Trolleys is a charter company with a fleet of unique, vintage-styled Trolleys and mini-coaches. We enhance travel for corporations, communities, social gatherings, tours, and a plethora of group events. If you wish, bring on board your choice of beverages for the affair. Let Twin City Trolleys provide tailored services for you!

Come nose to nose with 4,500 sharks and other sea creatures, and see why Discovery Channel calls Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, under the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, the World's Best Shark Encounter!

The Uptown Art Fair, rated 8 out of over 600 art festivals in the nation by the Art Fair Sourcebook, is excited to showcase young artists in Tomorrow's Stars Seen Today. We hope to gather a diverse grouping of creative artists between the ages of eight and eighteen and give them an opportunity to display and sell their artwork. From sculpture to painting, photography to jewelry, if you're interested in crafting and selling your artwork, this is the fair for you!

In 1976, Valleyfair premiered as a turn-of-the-century amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota with 20 rides and attractions on 26 acres. Today, the park boasts more than 75 rides and attractions on 90 acres and is the largest amusement park in the upper Midwest.

The Wabasha Street Caves is the most unique facility for private events in the Twin Cities. Located along the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul, The Wabasha Street Caves offers a fascinating and mysterious setting for your next gathering event. The Caves 12,000 square feet of space is tastefully finished with brick walls, stucco ceilings, carpeted dining space and beautiful tile floors in the cocktail area. There is a theatrical stage, large hardwood dance floor, plenty of dining and meeting space, and a handsome 60 foot bar.

NO CHILLS & ALL THRILLS at America's Biggest Indoor Water Park Hotel! Located inside the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, near Mall of America and soaring 90 feet above the Twin Cities' skyline, Water Park of America entertains both the young and young at heart. Surf on Minnesota's only Flow Rider Surf Simulator, catch a wave in the Lake Superior wave pool or challenge your fears in America's longest indoor family raft ride at ten stories tall and over a mile long!

Best In-Town Ski Area Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area has just been named Best In-Town Ski Experience by the editors of Mpls/St Paul Magazine. Find us on page 100 of the December 2008 issue.

The City of Richfield’s Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre natural area dedicated to environmental education, wildlife observation, and outdoor recreation. Three miles of trails and boardwalks wind through the park. The trails are either blacktop or crushed limestone and most are wheelchair accessible during summer months.

Regarded as one of America’s most intimate arenas, Xcel Energy Center is a one-of-a-kind multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, adjacent to the Saint Paul RiverCentre complex and The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Situated on a six-acre site and encompassing 650,000 square feet, Xcel Energy Center is home to the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild, the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Minnesota Swarm, and more than 150 spectacular entertainment events annual