Enjoyable site, though seats are a bit close. Always clean…read more Bathroom is small for number of people, but again kept clean. Seating is fast and enough help to get everyone to their seats. If I recall, no issues with people in front, enough height to see over them, but right next and not easy to get out of seats, without people standing and stepping back. Almost no room for coats (many do not check), but floors very clean, so can be placed on floor

I've lived in the area for 25 years and recently was the first time I had ever been to the Ames…read moreCenter. We saw a cover band of Queen songs. I'm so glad I was finally able to experience this venue. Parking is easy with free ramp and street parking next door to the theatre. Our seats were right in the middle of the center section. The steepness of the seats was great in that the person in front of you never blocks your view. Drinks were available for purchase and you can bring them to your seat. Staff was super friendly. It felt a little odd to see a 'Queen' concert in a theatre when I felt people should be up dancing and singing but the band did a good job of engaging the audience and the last few songs got the crowd on their feet. Nice experience.

I was hoping to love my experience at scream town but I left without a solid scare. We purchased…read morethe most expensive pass for the evening which was really expensive but it was really nice to cut through to the front of the lines. This pass included the trail ride which was OK - I'd skip this in the future! The ride stopped at different "scenes" which were fun to watch but none were really scary. I was hoping through a dark ride through the woods where there was more pop out scaring and didn't expect the multiple stops with different scenes. After the trail ride we went through all of the haunted houses. They were set up super well but unfortunately even though they tried to give a bit of time between entry of groups, we found ourselves always just missing the pop out scares as the actor had just finished scaring the group ahead of us and was getting back into position. No one's fault and they do a good job of keeping the lines moving fast, it was just unfortunate timing that left us feeling like we weren't really getting a full scare experience. They had a stage for different shows, food trucks, and other stops for entertainment which was nice! I won't write it off my list completely but it's not top of my list to go back to.

This place is - and I say this as something of a Dead End Hayride loyalist - AWESOME…read more My friends and I really like these October haunting experiences. This is the most expensive one that I know about. We splurged for the Ultimate VIP pass, which for a Friday night was well above $100 each. And my friends and I all agreed that it was worth it! Most of the experience is a linear path starting with a hayride and going through at least five haunted houses, but before each of those sections there is a line, and if it's a busy night that line will be long. We strolled past each of those lines with our fancy VIP pass and it was like one incredibly long, satisfying haunted house experience. There is so much walking starting at the end of the hayride that I skipped the gym the next day and felt no guilt. That hayride is unique. They have all the seats pointed to one side, and it stops at a number of stages for very theatrical vignettes. Some of the vignettes involve impressive magic trickery! What happens after that is best left as a surprise, but I will say that there are many fun, creative ways that Scream Town distinguishes itself from its competitors. Lots of animatronics! That must require a large team of mechanical engineers to maintain, so the price tag makes sense. Note that two of the sections are only available to the upper ticket tiers. But also note that you can do the largest section ("Oak Blood Forest") on its own for a much smaller fare. The village with all the food kiosks and souvenir booths is big and bustling, with lots of options including a magic shop where a professional magician gives a fun demo. There are stages with shows! You can really spend a full evening here. I am very impressed!

Came out to Twin Cities Oktoberfest to celebrate a friend's birthday and wasn't totally sure what…read moreto expect, but figured it would be a bit more of a party since it's at the State Fairgrounds. It ended up being smaller than I thought, but still a good time! They had some fun activities going on, such as stein-holding, hammerschlagen, and axe throwing. The only downside was that most of the activities cost extra, and the Stein-holding contest was super early in the day. Honestly, wish they had saved that for later, for when the crowd was a bit more warmed up. Still, it made for a fun afternoon hangout, just maybe not an all-day activity. Worth checking out once, but there are certainly other Oktoberfests around the Twin Cities that offer more and require less pay to play.

The event was fun! Only down side is you have to pay for everything even the activities like…read morehammerslaugin. Drinks are $11 each ticket to get in was $11 games range from $5-$15. I probably won't come back

Made it to the MN State Fair today. Beautiful day at the fair 70' couldn't ask for nicer weather…read more We ate a bunch walked a lot watched the parade got our flu shots and had a nice day.

Such a fun experience! Once you got past the struggle of securing a ticket, I was so so excited to…read moreget a taste of the fair, despite the current state of the world. The fair made it so easy to plan out your trip and decide which food to order. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect as far as how long the wait would be, but it was a super fun and fast paced way to experience the fair. The food was super easy to order and I felt safe throughout the event. The route was easy to follow and the signage was excellent. The only thing is that the food wasn't the freshest. A lot of it seemed less fresh than when I got it at the fair in past years. For example the pronto puffs were luke warm. All together an unforgettable experience! But I can't wait for the return of the fair in 2021.

Caught the Craig Ferguson stand-up here. It was funny AF and the nearly two-hour show flew by. No…read morefood at issue here, though one pro tip I can share is the line for cocktails was significantly shorter downstairs. A gorgeous old theatre, the Pantages is a fine venue but with an entertainer with a heavy Scottish accent, it was occasionally hard to make out Craig from our balcony seats. He could have benefited from close-captioning. No matter - it was a wonderful show.

Gorgeous and intimate theatre! I didn't realize this stunning spot was nestled in the middle of…read moredowntown Minneapolis! I've driven by it several times but never realized how beautiful it was internally. We appreciated the usher's passion for the theatre itself. They shared insight into some of the historic figures who have graced this stage as well as their excitement for what's to come in the coming months. Prices on beverages were a little wild considering the amount we received ($16+ for less than half a glass of Sauvignon Blanc) and the additional 18% automatically tacked on. I wish expectation for photos was more clearly marked. I didn't see anything when I went in (I definitely could've missed it). The instructions provided by the security (?) of no video but ok with photo was confusing when they came back a second time to say no more photos.

My 3 friends and I came here on a Saturday without a reservation. With that being said, I highly…read morerecommend making a reservation!! The employee working was so sweet and accommodating and made sure to find us a table asap. We were so appreciative of her! As for options, I was surprised to see a lot of Christmas items available to paint in mid February. I would've loved to see some spring items or even more bowl/plate options. That is truly my only "complaint". Everything else went great! We chose our 6 colors and our pieces to paint and stayed for a couple house. We were offered refills on our paint and more paint brushed options by the staff which was extra helpful. I highly recommend coming here with a small group! They glazed/finished the pieces by the following week and were very helpful to find all 4 bowls with me at pick up. I'll definitely be back!! Thanks again for the great service :)

Incredible team and an incredible venue! Perfect for a romantic evening, gathering with friends, or…read morecelebrating a birthday! Nicolette was fantastic to collaborate with for our daughter's birthday bash, and she truly went above and beyond to make it memorable! I would definitely suggest this place to everyone!

I saw The Killers here in June 2025 and it was my first visit to the Palace. Entry was fast and…read moreeasy. The view and sound from behind the soundboard was great, standing room only. The restrooms were clean when I visited at the start of the evening. I'd come back for shows considering it's so small. The only complaint, exit was slow and crowded even though there were plenty of exit options but they were kept close, leaving one bottle-neck exit out the main doors.

The Palace will always be one of my favorite venues to catch a show. Brings me back to my younger…read moredays of standing room only shows (although they do have balcony seating available). The theater is located in downtown Saint Paul with lots of neighboring restaurants and bars if you want to pre or post show party. There is no designated parking area but there is paid street parking (free on Sundays and after 10pm) as well as plenty of paid parking lots and ramps nearby. There is a slightly raised platform with a railing that I always try to snag a spot at as it offers a great view (especially for us short people). Most of my pics are taken from that exact spot. The floor can get pretty cramped but most of the crowds I've encountered have been very friendly. The theater itself is old but beautiful. The upstairs area shows exposed beams and bricks which I think adds to the charm!

So Hey, oaky, okay. it is not Universal studios or Disney and it claims to be 5D, Mary raises…read moreeyebrow but for under 20 bucks for two experiences it was not bad. They had a holiday sale that day so it was even cheaper for me. The mine ride is a tad more exciting then the shark one.