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 - 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).

Hope Breakfast Bar specializes in breakfast and brunch favorites, done with their own hope-filled spin. They also proudly serve brunch cocktails from open to close each day, earning the “bar” portion of our name. Every hour is happy hour at Hope!

Located in the northern suburbs off HWY 65/Central Ave. Full bar, private dining room, and spacious dining room with plenty of booths. Beautiful patio on the east side of the building with a separate outside bar with TVs.

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® 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.

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.

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.

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.