Music that stimulates the mind and nourishes the soul. Artistic director Philip Brunelle and the world-class VocalEssence Chorus present concerts featuring new & rarely heard music for chorus & orchestra. Performances at various Twin Cities locations, including Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. For tickets and information call 612-547-1451 or visit www.vocalessence.org.
The best way to explore Duluth is from the water! Experience the wonders of Lake Superior as we cruise next to 1,000-foot lake freighters and oceangoing vessels to take in the activities of our bustling harbor. Live narrated sightseeing tours offer fun for the entire family. Take in all the activity and spectacular scenery in the hard working Duluth and Superior Harbor. Learn about the Harbor, Duluth’s history, the science and ecology of Lake Superior and enjoy the panoramic views of the North Shore and the largest freshwater lake in North America.
The Winona Visitor Center is open seven days/week (April-October) and Fri-Sat-Sun (November-March) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and is located at 924 Huff Street.
Still nearly surrounded by water, life in this historic (1851) city (population 27,069) centers on the river. If you like magnificent views of our river valley, head to Garvin Heights Overlook. The view from 575' above the Mississippi is 20-30 miles up and down the valley, as a Japanese journalist said, "makes your jaw drop."
One of the country's top birding and wildlife areas, Thief River Falls is home to a wide variety of recreation, history, and entertainment!
Located on Minnesota’s first birding trail, the "Pine to Prairie Birding Trail," Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge has over 61,500 acres of diverse plant and animal life to enjoy.
Do you enjoy golfing? Check out the Thief River Golf Club, our scenic 18 hole golf course located on the river. Also, make sure to stop at Falls Stay n' Play, our 18 hole miniature golf course! It's also home to a thrilling go-kart track.
Stroll down Sinclair Lewis' "Original" Main Street featuring unique stores and coffee shops plus a 6-screen movie theatre. Enjoy the Lake Wobegon Trail for biking, hiking, skateboarding and snowmobiling going right through the heart of the City, two championship golf courses, Sauk Lake and parks for fishing and recreation, frisbee golf, and summer camping facilities with music in the bandshell and a musical playground that you have to see right in the heart of downtown.
Sandstone is Minnesota's First City of the North Woods. We are a friendly small town with easy access to adventure. Located on the Kettle River just an hour North of the Minneapolis - St Paul metro.
Know for our "easy access to adventure" .The city Sandstone MN is home to Minnesota's first ice park and we have the access to the Kettle River's whitewater.
Make a plan to visit Sandstone, MN for the adventure; rock and ice climbing in Robinson Quarry park, whitewater paddling on the Kettle River and hiking the trails of Banning State Park.
If you really knew Saint Paul, what would you say? That it's Minnesota's Capital City in the State of Hockey? That a bootlegger named Pig's Eye influenced its start on the shores of the nation's most storied river? Fact is, everyone who loves this unique and inspiring city has their own story to tell about what to do, see, hear and taste in a place that's relaxingly full of welcoming old world charm and bursting with new energy.
Just minutes south of downtown Minneapolis, immediately west of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, just minutes northwest of Mall of America and directly connected by surrounding freeways, Richfield is perfectly positioned as your home away from home in the Twin Cities metro area. Destination Minneapolis/St. Paul. Perfectly Positioned in the Heart of it All!
Come visit the scenic river town of Northfield for an unforgettable getaway. Come for an event — stay for the experience!
From the Defeat of Jesse James Days to the Bridge Chamber Music Festival to a summer-long Riverwalk Market Fair each Saturday, Northfield has an appreciation for history, music and the arts!
If you are looking for an adventure, wellness event, great family getaway or an invigorating cultural experience, you are investigating the right community.
