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Updated Minnesota Favorites

 

I never thought I would move back to Minnesota long term, but I am kind of glad I did because I have been able to go to all my favorite places, and find some new favorites. You may remember that I posted a couple of Minnesota favorites posts about 2 years ago: Minneapolis Favorites and St. Paul Favorites. I definitely still love all those places! I have also added some new favorites that I wanted to share in a new post. And yes, some of these are repeats from the other two posts, but I just love them that much! I have split it up into eats/drinks and places so you can easily find what you are looking for!

EATS + DRINKS:

Hola Arepa // Still one of my favorite places with yummy cocktails and a totally GF menu! I always get the arepitas and empanadas!

MN Nice Cream // I love their fun flavors of soft serve, and all the outrageous toppings! Their shop in NE Minneapolis is very cute and IG worthy too ahah.

Cov Wayzata // This is becoming my favorite lakeside place! It is in downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka, and watching the sunset while having drinks on the patio is magical! Get the lobster guac!

Pennys Coffee // I am so happy that they have a location that is closer than going to downtown Minneapolis! Still a favorite and possibly on of my fave local shops.

Salut // This is favorite for a girls date! They have yummy champagne cocktails, pomme frites with bernaise and creme brûlée! Both locations have a great patio, too.

Nautical Bowls // Getting an açaí bowl is such a treat, and this place has amazing blends!! I will probably order one today!

Maynards // Another favorite lakeside spot! Definitely not as "dressed up" as Cov, but still fun for a casual night. They have a HUGE deck on the lake!


PLACES/ACTIVITIES:

Downtown Wayzata // I think this is my new favorite MN lakeside town! It is such beautiful little downtown with cute shops, architecture, and yummy eats and drinks!

Centennial Lakes Park // I have always loved this park, so I thought it needed a spot on a favorites list. It is really sweet park with lots of walking paths around this canal. They also have a putting course and croquet open during the summer months, as well as a seasonal farmers market.

Como Park // I have been spending some more time here since moving home, and it is a gorgeous park in the middle of an urban neighborhood. There is even a conservatory with beautiful plants and flowers, a zoo and a lakeside pavilion!

Schram Vineyards // I was not sure if this belonged in eats + drinks, but I put it here because it is more of a destination/activity. Fun fact: my childhood home is in the vicinity of this winery (5 minutes down the road)! This vineyard is located on gorgeous grounds overlooking a small lake. They have such a vast area for outdoor seating that it made for the perfect spot last summer. I am kind of picky about wine, and sometimes local MN wines are too sweet and not dry enough for my taste, but Schrams has some gems! I actually love their sparkling rosé! Can't wait to make a trip there soon!


As always,

#dontforgetyourpearls





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