Melissa & Alicia

Travel

Travel

The word Minnesota comes from Dakota word "Mni Sóta". Mni Sóta Makoce refers to the land of clear water. Minnesota has over 10,000 lates to enjoy and explore.

Directions

White & Sable

15485 Baltimore St, Ham Lake, MN 55304

Off of MN 65

Accommodations

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Minneapolis North/Blaine

10643 Baltimore Street ME 10643, Blaine, MN 55449

Located close to Airena Golf Center and Bunker Beach Water Park, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Minneapolis North/Blaine provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a 24-hour business center.

Best Western Plus Blaine at the National Sports Center

10580 Baltimore St. NE, Blaine, MN 55449

Located close to Bunker Beach Water Park, Best Western Plus Blaine at the National Sports Center provides a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.

Things To Do

Food

Food & Drink

Invictus Brewery & The Tipsy Steer

2025 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449

Comfort food & beer in a modern, industrial setting with ample space inside & out.

Margie's Kitchen and Cocktails

13735 Round Lake Blvd, NW, Andover, MN 55304

Contemporary hangout with a chill vibe, complementing hearty American plates with boozy drinks. Try the Thai Chipotle Pasta and their seasonal menu is always amazing.

Serum's Good Time Emporium

213 Jackson St, Anoka, MN 55303

Serum's Good Time Emporium - combines the best of contemporary dining and entertainment with memories of the past. Antiques on display from the 1890's provide atmosphere to match the buildings origin in about 1885, making it one of the oldest buildings in Anoka. Their wings are the best in Minnesota (NY wings still rank #1).

Shopping

Shopping

Mall of America

2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MN 55425

Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America has revolutionized the shopping experience of tens of millions of visitors a year. A leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country and is known around the world.

Albertville Premium Outlets

6415 Labeaux Ave NE Albertville, MN 55301, Albertville, MN 55301

Albertville Premium Outlets® is just 30 minutes north of Minneapolis. Shop 65+ stores including Columbia, lululemon, The North Face, Coach Outlet, and Michael Kors. Albertville Premium Outlets® offers a variety of shops from clothing and shoes to accessories.

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N , Maple Grove, MN 55369

Whether you‘re looking for the latest fashions, incredible home furnishings or the perfect gift, you‘ll find The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes a truly unique experience. It‘s a pleasure just being here. Stroll, shop, dine and relax along paths of rich landscaping and seasonal blooms.

Outdoor

Outdoor & Nature

Interstate State Park

307 Milltown Road , Taylors Falls, MN 55084

Surrounded by bluffs and high cliffs, the Taylors Falls area is a hiker’s dream. There’s evidence of ancient lava flows and traces of old riverbeds. This bodes well for exploring rocks, especially at Interstate State Park along the scenic St. Croix River, founded in 1895 by Minnesota and Wisconsin.

A recommended hike is the 1.25-mile River Trail, which is well maintained and provides great access to view the glacial potholes. Some of the holes in the bedrock are massive, and the park contains more glacial potholes in a smaller area than any other location in the world.

Lake George Regional Park

3100 217th Avenue NW , Oak Grove, MN 55011

A small day-use park with a swimming beach, boat launch, fishing dock, playground, and picnic area. The lake is 141 acres and offers fishing for large-mouth bass, northerns, crappies, and sunfish. This is one of Alicia and Melissa's favorite summer spots to go to.