So there's this rock. It's a pretty big rock as far as rocks go. More of a boulder, really. And one…read moreday it took a trip down the hill and wound up lodging itself in the back of a house. As houses go, the rock had never ran across a better one, so it stayed. You can go to the house, park on the paved parking area, walk around to the back of the house and have a gander at the rock for $2 admission. You probably won't get many other chances to see a big rock wedged into the back of a house.

I was out for a run while in town for a conference....I was looking for a Yelp entry for the…read moreMinneapolis Diagonal Trail (which I was running on) but couldn't find one so I searched "park" and the Lookout came up. Since it was on my way back to my hotel from the running trail, I figured I'd take a look. I will say if you're running up from New Brighton Blvd and you're a husky guy like me, the hill upon which the Lookout sits seems pretty impressive. If you drive up, you might not even notice it. But once you huff and puff your way there, you're rewarded with a lovely skyline view. In this instance, the view is worth the climb. This is right across the street from a cemetery and there's a nice path along this road - Ridgeway Pkwy -as well as St. Anthony's Blvd. Those two road form the two legs of an approximate right triangle with the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail making up the hypotenuse. It's a nice, level, asphalt path almost all the way around (a little section is concrete) and you do get a little elevation change in so if you want a nice run, about three miles, do that loop and reward yourself with the beautiful view at the end.

This is honestly the most spiritually guided place I have ever been to in this city. Never before…read morehas a view made me think of our accomplishments as man both large, and small at the very same time. From this hill where you can park your vehicle (be aware that you should never actually leave it there), you can look out and see the entire valley containing downtown Minneapolis, North East, and North. It is truly an experience that warrants mentioning, especially on a site like this! There is a walking trail through here that gets a decent amount of traffic, and there are three benches lining the hill side so you can also sit and have a good look. One of my favorite memories from here... The night my ex and I first professed our love for one another, I had parked my car at the very far right spot so as to see the entire downtown skyline lit up. We watched as a thunderstorm rolled across South Minneapolis that never quite reached the northern edge. With my moon-roof open we could smell the rain, and hear the thunder, and the lightning show against the buildings was spectacular!!! It is also a great place to come and watch 4th of July fireworks!!! But get here early... as the years have gone by, more and more people seem to be discovering this place!

It's pretty much right there in the name. This is "Rising Sun" and that's what it looks like. The…read morecaption below lets us know that the artist is Patrick Shannon. The sculpture is made from copper and stainless steel. The artist's statement reads, "My goal is to create interesting and beautiful sculptures. I work intuitively, starting at the bottom of the piece, building and adding until it feels complete." It's an attractive piece, located just off Red Wing's main street. [Review 20719 overall - 131 in Minnesota - 1701 of 2023.]

Very popular to see! It was really busy when we went on a Sunday on Mother's Day around 1-2pm. Lots…read moreof pictures being taken so remember to smile :) Went at the end of the season but the flowers were still blooming May 10th! I would recommend seeing it once when in full bloom! You can drive by, park on the other side of the street- there are typically a lot of people walking and looking so give them space. But if you need to get close that's an option Variety of colors! Drive around the neighborhood- the houses are nice and there are a lot of flowers!

This brought pure joy to my soul! Nothing like tulips in the sunshine. We took both of our mom's…read morehere Mother's Day weekend, and it made us all smile. Thank you for sharing your beautiful tulips with the world!

It might look like a simple house at first, but once you realize what it is, it hits differently…read more Knowing this is the actual house from Purple Rain made it feel so special and almost surreal to be there. I had fun just standing there, taking pictures, and really taking in the moment. It honestly felt like I was stepping into something iconic. If you're a Prince fan, you'll understand. It's not just a house, it's a piece of history. Being there gave me that nostalgic feeling, like I was connected to the music and the movie in a real way. The area is quiet, so it's more of a quick stop, but I'm so glad I went. Sometimes it's the simple places that leave the biggest impression, and this was definitely one of those moments for me. Overall, I loved it. It was fun, meaningful, and something I'll always remember. If you're in Minneapolis, I definitely recommend stopping by especially if you love Prince

This is probably not the house that you are thinking about. This is the house from the movie Purple…read moreRain that Prince lived in. Don't mistake it for Paisley Park, the actually place that prince lived in and recorded. It is just a little old house, that is not very well maintained and looks vacant. It is locate in a event neighborhood, located just outside of downtown. You can easily find street parking available near or in front of the house. As a Prince fan, and a huge lover of the movie, I just had to check it out. I will probably have to review the movie though and compare the house now to when it was in the film. The rumor is that Prince had secretly purchased the house before his death. It do not know if it is true or not. What is true is that there are no special markings placed in front of the house letting you know its significance. It is just plain. For me I would have normally given it two stars, but out of respect for the Purple On, I bumped it up to three. I will be honest, I would not have known this was the house from the movie other than a Google search and would have passed it by many times without even knowing. If you do make it here, this is definitely not a long stop. I would say about 5 minutes tops. Also, remember to be respectfully of. The neighborhood's residents, as the house is not on a movie set, but in an actual neighborhood.

What a beautiful Veteran saluting town. The main street is dotted with beautiful flowers and…read moreflowered bicycles! A river runs throughout it. Historical Lienenkugel is here. Couple of fun watering holes. Lots of boutiques and shops to explore. Large green park. Historic buildings. Awesome slice of Americana! A must see to look at, explore, have an ice cream and a drink.

Sometimes the Chippewa rises. Sometimes it stays where it is…read more But when the Chippewa Falls, you know you're in Whisk Gone Sin. Which sounds like some kind of baking crime. Historical and beautiful town in Wisconsin which attracts a lot of tourists if anybody can actually bear to drive in such a cold area to come out here. Which they do. Definitely a better place to visit in the summer though but summers around here don't last very long so be warned. As opposed to warmed. Because you won't be warmed. Because winters here last 4826523 months a year.

I won't give too many details because I don't want to lose my semi-private lil hiking spot. Yes,…read moreI'm gatekeeping this one! Aside from absolutely stunning views anywhere from mid-to-end of the hike, there are several paths and trails to explore. I'd switch between a 2-hour and 4-hour hike most days. It's most level ground though, so I'd rate it moderate based on solely the length. However, some trails you can make much much shorter, which would be the easy trails. Like the name suggests, there are swamps surrounding the trails, many look very deep. Prepare for water-loving insects in these areas during warmer months. There are no facilities along the trails, so be sure to utilize the facilities at the trailhead/parking lot.

My wife and I were on a road trip to MOntgomery Brewing, but we stopped for a nice 2 mile hike…read morearound Louisville Swamp. It was a prefect fall day and the hike was pretty mild. It isn't paved but it is just the right amount of hillyness, if that is a word. You get to go by the Minnesota River and there are lots of pretty meadows. Good stop!

What more can you say about the birthplace of Minnesota...it has the cutest Main Street. And that's…read morenot all! They are all about supporting small independent businesses...lots of wonderful shops, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and even a local marketplace and indie bookstore. They always have events going on all year long...the world ice sculpting championship is coming in about a week! Summer is where we shine best of all. Lumberjack days, boating, views of MN/WI border and the iconic lift bridge. Check it out!

Downtown Stillwater is a lot saner now that the major traffic to cheeseland has moved to the St…read moreCroix Crossing. There used to be more antique shops and unique furnishing stores along with quaint restaurants and bars. There is still mostly an old town feel as the newer condos are at the end of the downtown. One zoning problem I have with the aesthetics is the location of Lucky's gas station and convenience store. I wrote a decent review about them once as there is nothing wrong with business, it just sits like an ugly duckling in beautiful downtown Stillwater.

So we were asked to nominate someone for Yelp review of the year and they made me do the…read morenomination. I was like Me-nominate? Why are you making Menominate? That's how this city got its name. True story. Not. This is a cute little town right on the highway with a bunch of gas stations and little food places and diners and whatnot. I like it but at the same time it's a little sleepy and very very cold for about 27 months per year. Still a nice little town on your way from Minneapolis to Madison.