Best restaurants near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis plus fab coffee and ice cream shops! Get ready for delish and affordable food near Minneapolis’ favorite lake. Each listing indicates availability of vegetarian and vegan options, accessiblity, and whether its a good spot for pets and families.
April 19, 1995. It seemed like a typical spring day when Timothy McVeigh parked a Ryder rental truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. But that truck was filled with high intensity explosives, and McVeigh intended to commit mass murder. The 4,000-pound bomb destroyed the entire north face of the building….
Not only is the Overholser mansion a stunning historic home, on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s an authentic Gilded Age time capsule. The house still includes most of its original contents, from the English carpets on the floors to the lavish Italian light fixtures hanging from the ceilings. An Overholser mansion tour should…
Minneapolis is known as the City of Lakes—we have 22. Lake Nokomis is a popular favorite. Glide across in a swan boat, pedal around in a surrey—there are so many ways to enjoy the lake both on and off the water, from kayaks and canoes to long walks, picnics, and just hanging out. Lake Nokomis…
Visit this free St. Louis sculpture park and fall in love with quirky giant art! It’s an open-air museum (there’s also an indoor exhibition space) with hiking trails, picnic areas, even a woodland. And their events are hugely popular!
Historic Bellefontaine Cemetery is one of the best hidden gems in St. Louis, Missouri, and a personal favorite. The nonprofit, nonsectarian cemetery and arboretum is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. I recently spent a week seeing the best of St. Louis, and my Bellefontaine Cemetery tour was a highlight. You can get outdoors here…
