What to Eat at the Twin Cities' Top Food Halls

The national food hall phenomenon arrived in the metro area with a vengeance, offering a wide variety of inventive vendors to attract the masses. So what’s a food hall? Think food court, only trendier — and much more Instagram-worthy. Here's where you can find them within the Twin Cities and beyond.

5 Days on the North Shore of Lake Superior

There's a reason why Minnesota's North Shore is one of the state's most-visited destinations. Hugging the North Shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Portage, this 154-mile stretch is dotted with small towns, state parks, scenic trails, historic sites and untouched wilderness that beckon travelers off the beaten path to experience a place that's unlike any other.

Take a Bob Dylan-Themed Tour of Minnesota

Born in Duluth, raised in Hibbing, and spending his college years in Minneapolis, Robert Allen Zimmerman (better known as Bob Dylan) is one of Minnesota's biggest claims to fame. Here is how to build an entire itinerary around local landmarks that helped shape Dylan's early days....

Where to See Paul Bunyan Statues in Minnesota

Legend has it that Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes were created by Paul Bunyan’s footprints filling with water as he explored the state. Since then, it has become a rite of passage for Minnesotans and visitors alike to snap their photo with the iconic lumberjack. Discover his most popular likenesses across the state and take your picture with the legend himself.

Minnesota's Best Drive-In Restaurants

Old-fashioned malts, a frosty mug of root beer, hot dogs oozing with chili or ketchup, and a twisty ice cream cone with a perfect curl on top can only mean one thing: It’s drive-in season in Minnesota.

Most drive-ins opened in the mid-century period when post-war, automobile-loving America embraced any excuse to go out cruising and cool off. Today, these family-run drive-ins offer a tasty slice of Americana.

7 TV Shows That Spotlight Minnesota

Minnesota-made movies like “Purple Rain” and “The Mighty Ducks” have left lasting impressions, but Minnesota has also made an impact on the small screen. Here are seven notable TV shows that feature the state in a supporting role, along with where you can pay tribute to them.