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  Aamodt's Apple Farm

  6428 Manning Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 +1-651-439-3127

  Open from early August to December, Aamodt's Apple Farm is the premier Minnesota destination for all things apple. Head to this Stillwater orchard during your stay in Bloomington and pick up a freshly baked apple pie, apple cider, pre-picked apples, apple oatmeal cookies, caramel apples and more. Guests are also invited to pick their own basket of apples and participate in one of Aamondt's popular fall events like the Grape Stomp, Honeycrisp Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival and Apple Harvest Festival. Additional offerings include hay rides, a petting zoo, John Deere tractors, recipe contests and pony rides.

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  Actor's Theatre of Minnesota

  350 Saint Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55102 +1-651-290-2290

  The Actor's Theatre of Minnesota is a professional theater company located in the heart of Saint Paul's charming Theater District.

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  Alexander Ramsey House

  265 S Exchange St St. Paul, MN 55102 US +1-651-296-8760

  DOWNTOWN. One of the nation's most well-preserved Victorian homes, this house was completed in 1872 and served as the residence of the first governor of Minnesota. The home features marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, carved walnut woodwork, and lots of original furnishings. Volunteers take on the roles of Ramsey household members and converse with visitors about life in the 1870's. Reservations are recommended for tours.

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  Alexis Bailly Vineyard

  18200 Kirby Avenue Hastings, MN 55033 +1-651-437-1413

  Located southwest of Bloomington, the Alexis Bailly Vineyard is a family owned and operated venture with over 30 years of winemaking experience. The Bailly family is proud to use only Minnesota-grown grapes and house their wines in Alexis Bailly's original 1978 winery, made from Minnesota limestone and white knotty pine, providing a truly regional look. Open for wine tastings year round, the Bailly Vineyard also boasts a beautiful picnic area with bocce ball courts and a lovely vine-covered patio that overlooks the vineyard.

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  American Swedish Institute

  2600 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407 US +1-612-871-4907

  Built at the turn of the century, the house that shelters the American Swedish Institute features wonderfully eclectic details and intriguing chateau-like architecture. Inside, ornamental plasterwork, festive tiling, and a magnificent staircase display Swedish style. The organization's goal is to preserve Swedish culture in the United States, and the institute plays host to a series of concerts, recitals, films, and lectures, along with courses and festivities ­ all linked to Swedish history. House tours are available.

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  Basilica of Saint Mary

  88 N 17th St Minneapolis, MN 55403 US +1-612-333-1381

  DOWNTOWN. Built almost a hundred years ago, this stately, impressive basilica serves the oldest Catholic parish in Minneapolis. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the church features entrance towers made of white Vermont granite and a copper dome that rises almost 200 feet. The sanctuary floor is made of pink Tennessee marble, and the nave is one of the widest in the world. Visitors should be respectful of masses being conducted; self-guided tour brochures can be found at the back of the sanctuary.

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  Bell Museum of Natural History

  10 Church St SE University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 US +1-612-624-7083

  UNIVERSITY. Dedicated to Minnesota's past, especially in regard to landscape and wildlife, this museum features dioramas that simulate actual forests, fields, streams, and swamps. The Touch and See Room provides real animal fur and bones that children love to handle, and rainforest exhibits and botanical artwork also please visitors. In addition, the museum store is rich in hard-to-find books and resources on natural history, including a great selection of children's books.

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  Bloomington Art Center

  1800 W Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431 +1-952-563-8587

  Experience the culture, beauty and artistic splendor of the Bloomington Art Center, located in the Bloomington Civic Plaza. The Bloomington Art Center, a non-profit organization founded in 1976, showcases professional artwork from local and regional artists. The Bloomington Art Center showcases six exhibits per year, varying in media, style and genre. The Bloomington Art Center also hosts classes for both children and adults in all art mediums, including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. The Bloomington Art Center brings art to life with its Gallery Players theatrical group who performs plays, musicals, dances, poetry readings and more. Contact the Bloomington Art Center for performance schedules and options, as well as special events.

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  Braemar Golf Course

  6364 John Harris Road Edina, MN 55439 +1-952-826-6799

  Nestled in picturesque Braemar Park, the golf courses feature 500 acres of rolling hills, scenic lakes, surrounded by beautiful, untouched oak ridges that give it a feeling of seclusion amidst its urban setting. Braemar features 27 regulation holes, two 9-hole executive courses, a pro shop, driving range, practice putting green, indoor golf dome, banquet and meeting rooms and other amenities.

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  Cannon River Winery

  421 Mill Street W. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 +1-507-263-7400

  This fun winery, situated in lovely downtown Cannon Falls, is the perfect place to become acquainted with wine or enhance your love of the grape. Wines are handcrafted on site and can be sampled at their antique tasting bar for just $5. During your visit, browse the many wine-related items at their shop, take a tour of the vineyard, attend an exciting event or plan to host your own gathering in their rustic meeting area. Cannon River Winery will provide you with a day of learning, excitement and good times with friends and family.