Minneapolis suggestions

[BurnsWhenIPee]

Sorry if this is the tipping point of travel help sought threads, but heading to Minneapolis in a few weeks for a long weekend and wanting to get any suggestions for dining/attractions there. Been about 20 years since we've been there.

My wife and I, plus our 15-year-old and 12-year-old. Going to hit the Mall of America (kill me now), plus a Twins game or two, probably the Zoo, likely grab a Juicy Lucy at The Nook (looked good on the Food Network, at least).

Any duds there or things we should definitely add to the list?

Appreciate any advice.

 

[Machine Head]

What kinds of things do your kids like?

A couple of links:

http://www.smm.org/

http://www.twincitiescruises.com/mississippi-river/mississippi-river-history

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/?PageID=4&parkid=266

http://www.mnstatefair.org/

http://securesite.guthrietheater.org/single/weekcalendar.aspx

http://www.spam.com/spam-101/the-spam-museum (No, don't go there unless you have the time to burn and like Spam)

Not ready yet:

But you can go over to Viking WHQ and get a picture of the Viking ship:

Red McCombs (Purple Pride!) era picture. It's all spiffy now.

 

[HejiraHenry]

Any suggestions I might have about strip clubs would be unwelcome, I suppose.

 

[I Should Coco]

It's been a while since I've been there, but if your kids like music at all (or even if they don't!), take 'em here:

A great, great record store: http://www.electricfetus.com

I need to get back to Minneapolis for a Twins game ... or even better, a Gophers football game at their new stadium.

Preferably when Iowa is pushing them all over the field (hi, Machine Head! :D)

 

[Machine Head]

It's been a while since I've been there, but if your kids like music at all (or even if they don't!), take 'em here:

A great, great record store: http://www.electricfetus.com

I need to get back to Minneapolis for a Twins game ... or even better, a Gophers football game at their new stadium.

Preferably when Iowa is pushing them all over the field (hi, Machine Head! :D)

Fear the Gopher! 8)

 

[RecoveringJournalist]

Manny's Steakhouse
Matt's Bar
Kieran's Irish Pub
Colossal Cafe (breakfast)

Downtown is underrated for nightlife.

Fun city.

 

[cranberry]

Anyone coming to the All-Star Game next week?

 

[RecoveringJournalist]

The zoo there is a good one by Midwest standards. The Mall of America isn't as bad as you would think. Nickelodeon Universe is fun for kids, depending on how old yours are. There is a waterpark right next to the mall that is quite good, and very kid-friendly.