Blue Ridge Growers

26.7 mi

I love love love seeing the beautiful quilts of @barnquilttrail as we drive country roads! So…read morepretty, and every design is so distinguished! Thank you for this and will look forward to seeing more!

From the owner: The Washington County Barn Quilt Trail is a 16.4 mile (or 26.39 kilometers) route that winds…read morethrough the beautiful communities of Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, and the Town of May in Minnesota. Along the way, there are 18 barn quilts that are based on quilt patterns in the book The Quiltmaker's Gift.

Barn quilt on Crabtrees in Copas, Minnesota, that is part of the Washington County Barn Quilt Trail.

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Crow's Nest Studio

28.5 mi

One of my favorite places in Uptown! Very cool atmosphere and the artwork in the studio will get…read moreyour creative juices flowing for sure! Diane is amazing!! Since I have no real painting experience I was nervous about trying to take a painting class. Diane was encouraging and such a great teacher she made me feel relaxed right away!!! Will definitely be doing another class! Thanks again!!!! So much FUN!!!

From the owner: Crow's Nest studio is my art studio and gallery where I have gallery openings and also teach…read moreprivate lessons in a variety of mediums, accessible by invitation or appointment only.

LOOKING DOWN AT THE SKY Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20

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IT'S AN URBAN THING Black and white Collage, mounted on black foam core. $100

Global MADE

4.9 mi

Global M.A.D.E. is a fair-trade and non-profit organization located in River Falls, Wisconsin…read more We sell hand-made products from developing countries around the world, which provides a living wage to the artisans who create our products.

Topstitchery

9.8 mi

Jean & Lucinda are who we all hope for when we go to a quilt shop or take a class to be certified…read moreon a long arm machine. they are knowledgeable , patient and care about their business. All of this is why I'll be coming back for all my quilting needs for years to come! Thanks Ladies you're the best! Chris Larsen

From the owner: 3 Hour Sessions, Certification, Monthly and Quilting Classes, Hourly Machine Rental, Thread Charge,…read moreAdditional Zipper Leads Products: Fabrics and Quilting Fabrics, Notions and Quilting Notions, Fat Quarters, Patterns, Extra Wide Backs, Thread, All Materials Services: Quilting and Certification Classes, Long Arm Quilting and Machine Rental, Quilting Services, Frequent Quilter Rewards, Custom Quilting, Quilt Binding, Batting Offered, Sundays by Appointment Only Location Facts: On Main Street Across from Carbonne's Pizza Convenience Factors Street Available

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Swinging Bridge Brewing Company

The only Food we had was a pretzel although there was a great selection and I could see the fresh…read moremade items being skillfully made. Sorry next time I will come before dinner. Promise! The lack of being hungry did not stop us having some 10 oz pours (other sizes available). Several choices were made. Every one of the staff were awesome. Friendly smiles and laughter were part of the ambiance.

What a fantastic place! Great ambience with a classy gastropub vibe. We visited early in the…read moreafternoon on a Sunday. My husband tried a beer flight while I had a margarita that was on tap. Their liquor list is HUGE--I was very impressed! If a person drinks alcohol, they are bound to find something on their extensive menu. The bartender was incredibly friendly as well. We ordered a pretzel to share, and it didn't take long to come out. It was piping hot, as was the cheese dip. The pretzel was soft and delicious, great with the cheese--though the dip was a bit runny, so we made certain to clean up any mess. I included a picture of the Girl Scout cookie pairing promo, though we didn't take part.

BEER GARDEN is open for the Summer!

View of bar

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Outside

Tarnation Tavern

4.2

(16 reviews)

4.9 mi

Great food and great service at reasonable prices. Chicken sandwich and the brussel sprouts are…read moreamazing.

This a nice place! Good service, atmosphere, and drinks. I would have rated higher if the food was…read morea little better. Portions were on the small side and it took almost an hour for the food to come out.

View to north bar & women's bathroom door on the right

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West patio door wide open

The Garage Bikes & Brews

4.7

(7 reviews)

4.8 mi

The Garage is such a cool, unique spot--a brewery inside a bike shop! They've got a great selection…read moreof beer, tons of local live music, and food trucks most weekends. Plus, it's dog-friendly inside and out, which we love. A must-stop in River Falls!

Bikes and beer. What a great concept. I guess that's why helmets were invented…read more After having a couple at the Swinging Bridge, my buddy said that he had a cool place to take me next. NEXT!!! Next? Oh, I forgot that I'm in Wisconsin. There's always a next in Wisconsin. Where I'm from, you usually plant yourself in one location and hope that they find your curled up self in a corner before they close. Such as it is, let's do this. As we made our way to the backside of the Garage, we find ourselves part of a scattered group of revelers who were all imbibing of the product. That product being, of course, beer. The equal of humanity. The handshake of nations. The reason for our visit. And for good reason, the purpose was to indulge, and that we did. My buddy suggested that we get a jump on the season and have an Oktoberfest. I had to remind him that it being the waning days of September, we were already in the midst. Oktoberfest was well under way. "Semantics, he said, let's just get a damn beer!" Good idea, John, good idea. We both chose an Oktoberfest. Ice cold it arrived to the bar mat, and ice cold it went down. The day was unusually warm for this time of year, so the cold beverage was a treat as we lounged in the Adirondack chairs under the tarp. This was the life. Not a care in the world. Relaxing and watching as the world passed by. Which included a string of pearls who were on parade. Each flaunting their late summer attire. An unexpected pleasure? Or is this the norm for The Garage Bikes and Brew. I'd say that it's worth a repeat visit. Wouldn't you? Quick Tip: There's a stage under the big top. Music can be had if you time it right. Seems our timing is never right. Such was the case on this occasion. The band was packing up when we settled in. We didn't pack it in though. We stayed and enjoyed the beer, and the scenery.

Things to do in River Falls

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They really have it all here! We love their selection of house plants and bonsai. A great selection…read moreof Japanese maples as well. They have a bigger space than you think! Everything from perennials to annuals to decor, you name it they seem to have it. Staff are helpful and friendly. In a busy area, but they have a parking lot as well as street parking.

Wish I could really love this place since I live in the neighborhood, but I find much better…read moreprices, quality/variety of plants, guarantees, service, and layout at the bigger nurseries like Gerten's/Bachmann's, or even Leitner's. I've bought plants here that quickly died despite appropriate care, and the store wouldn't replace them. Sometimes what is available in store already looks half dead. They are also very picky about what you can use store credit for on the few items that are covered under their guarantees. I have a really hard time finding what I need due to the compact layout and lack of much signage. Employees are usually friendly and helpful but it can be hard to find one who is available. Even though it's a much longer drive, I usually go to Bachmann's instead to spend less and enjoy an easier experience plus worry-free guarantees.

Kavan Family Christmas Tree Farm

Super friendly, family owned business with beautiful fresh cut or cut your own trees. The prices…read moreare reasonable and they donate a percentage of the proceeds to local schools. As you walk onto the tree farm you are warmly welcomed by staff (or the owners) that help explain where to find things and how to check out etc. They have a fire pit to warm up by and free hot chocolate to sip while you look for your tree. They have a wide selection of tree species and sizes. Also have cute little areas to take a family photo. Cash or Apple Pay/debit cards are accepted. Overall it's well worth a visit. This is my family's second Christmas coming to Kavan Tree farm and we'll be back again next year!

Leitner's Garden Center

4.1

(16 reviews)

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Beautiful healthy flowers. A must each spring and summer. They do exquisite flower boxes, has…read morefirewood, and is open year round with continual changing it up as seasons change. Always great gifts as well

Moloney's Irish Imports

So happy to see this store in the heart of St. Paul!…read more They have all of your fave products and a great selection of frozen Irish meats for a proper breakfast! They still have customer parking behind the store-yay! New owners James and Emma are delightful and have made a beautiful shop! Def recommend!!

Shoreview Farmers Market

Farmers Market behind the Shoreview Community Center on Tuesdays! Fresh local produce, food…read moretrucks, meats from the producer, bakery items!

Zywiec's Garden Center

3.5

(6 reviews)

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Not only are the staff and friends around during your hunt for new flowers and plants…read moreknowledgeable, and so helpful, I also was treated to the care and maintenance of my new flowers and veggies, it was so exciting! Also, your 2022 Hayride and Haunted House was THE Best this year!! So Good, Bravo!

I've always been a fan of the outdoors and especially doing yard work. I remember trying to mow the…read morelawn as short as I could when I was growing up. Not so I wouldn't have to do it again soon but because I wanted the lawn to look like a golf green. After being scolded a few times by my parents I stopped trying to make our lawn look like a golf green or the outfield grass at a baseball field, and mowed it properly. As I grew up and eventually found my own home, that same passion continued. I like having our yard look nice. While we enjoy a variety of outdoor type stores, we have become fans of Zywiec's. Zywiec's is a family owned landscape and garden center located right off of Hwy 61 in Cottage Grove. We always try to support local establishments and love family owned placed. Zywiec's has been in business for over 30 years. They have all the usual products that you would need for landscaping and gardening. They also have hayrides, a corn maze and other activities. Their prices are very reasonable and we feel on some items they are almost underpriced. We have purchased mulch, rocks, bricks and grass seed to name a few items. Their service has always been fast and friendly. The hardest thing might just be trying to pronounce their name correctly. For some reason I just call them "Zoiks" from Scooby Doo. We've been here several times and we'll sure be back again soon.

Fluegel's Farm, Garden & Pet Supply

3.7

(7 reviews)

Great business. They have so much to offer. Lots of pet / animal / bird feed. They offer garden…read moreitems and outdoor sculptures. They also have a nice gift area. You never know what treasure you will find. Prices are reasonable and they also offer curbside pickup.

Great service, they know so much about lawn care and pets. They have a great selection of bird…read morefeed, feeders, gifts and everything you need for your pets. They are also so much cheaper then other stores in the area.

Plant Place

Love their selection of annuals, perennials, tropicals & even shrubs - I always find my herbs and…read moreveggies here too! They often run sales so be sure to follow them on Facebook or www.plantplacegardencenters.com!

Crossroads Church Farmers Market

3.0

(2 reviews)

I was so excited to go to the Farmers Market at Crossroads today. Online it says open Tuesdays…read more3:30pm - 7:00pm, I went there at 3:30 and there was no one there. I double checked the location, yep 80th and Jamica. I get it was very hot today but change the web site or put up a sign. or is this an old website? take it down. This took the bubble out of my excitement.

This market just started out this summer and already has a great selection of vendors. Corn,…read morevegetables, salsa, meat, eggs, bread, local honey, flowers, crafts and a food truck or two.

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