Nice place to visit especially if you was a huge prince fan and a big fan of the movie purple rain,…read moreno you can't go inside the house but at least you can take pictures in front of it, it's in a safe area so you really don't have to worry about much due to the area being known for tourist visiting.

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

Hudson is a super nice place to visit while on vacation if your playing the tourist or even a local…read morecoming over for the weekend. There's a ton of little shops and a paces to eat, you might even find somewhere to call your favorite stop in if your a repeat visitor.

This is a cute little town. Sort of like a smaller Stillwater. They have a nice little main street…read moreand the parks on the waterfront are probably the single best thing here.

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!

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!

Simply amazing! The front yard is full of brightly colored…read moretulips. It's gorgeous and smells amazing. We went when it shortly after a heavy rain so few area of the tulips are gone, but they must have planted them in different orders and big patch of them are still blooming. Recommend to come visit

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!

A quintessentially American theme of World's Largest anything. This guy hangs out right above 36 E,…read moreat the overpass and Margaret St. Come enjoy his whimsical nature.

Not a large hiking area, but you can venture off onto other trails...or go down to the river to…read morecool off. There is a nice vista near the Railroad bridge, but the tracks are still being used SO STAY OFF.

I thought Minne was a mouse, but what do I know. Apparently it's a lakemonster. Oooooh…read more What could be better than a Loch Ness type sea monster right here in Minneapolis, in the FREAKING LAKES? And it's really adorable as well. Of course it's fake - or at least I think it's fake. I'm not going to come out and say it's fake when I can't be sure that it's fake. It may be fake but let's not assume that it's fake because one day you could be swimming in the lake and this so called fake monster could fake eat you and you'd be fake dead or fake in hospital for a long time and HOW FAKE WOULD IT BE THEN. Yet another case where Fake is the best possible outcome.

A legend in American folklore, Minnie is the Loch Ness of America. Keep an eye out for her dopey…read moreface as you enjoy the lakes this summer.

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.