A whole new lingo Hack, house, button, hurry hard…read moreMilan in five years Got a call from my cousin out of the blue last October. He had secured a spot for a team at the legendary Saint Paul Curling Club and invited me in. I had never Curled a day in my life but decided to give it a go. So happy I did. First practice I fell down again and again and again. First match I was hyperventilating from sweeping for another newbie. Practice makes better. Everyone at the club has been super cool about playing with our group of novices. Getting excited for next season this October. We have a handful of wins under our belt and even competed in a Bonspiel (Curling Tournament). The tradition in curling is that the winning team buys the losing team a round of beer. Kind of torn now between winning and free beer.

I have to admit, I know very little about the sport of curling; but I have watched it a few times…read moreat the Olympics and have been kinda curious about it. The club itself is located on a busy part of Selby Avenue in St. Paul. I've noticed the club with its red neon lights; a number of times while in the neighborhood. After eating next door on a Friday night, I decided I should try to coral my friends and take a peek inside. What we found was a tournament going on. We were greeted by a woman who was a great spokesperson for the club and the sport. She was friendly and shared with us all about the sport and the history of this special club. There's a bar upstairs too that offers a small bar food menu and overhead views of the curling lanes. I recommend to anyone to stop in and see for yourself. I plan on coming back to watch a little more over a beer...or two.

We go here for their twice-weekly aerobics class called Dance Party. Super fun low-impact exercise…read morewith great people. Highly recommended!!

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Statera is the perfect gym for anyone to at wants a no frills gym/doesn't want to pay for all the…read moreads ons some of the other gyms have (e.g., sauna, tanning booth, smoothie bar, etc.). Statera is small and clean. It has everything you need including a bunch of free weights, multiple squat racks, cardio machines, and lots of weight machines. It was a bit difficult to find a time when the front desk person was working so that I could pick up my key, but after that it was super convenient since everyone gets their own key and can buzz in at practically any time.

It was an amazing 45 FAST cycle class. The instructor was so positive. They had fans and windows…read moreopen for good air flow. Great workout! There was plenty of parking in their front lot.

I'm finding this gym to be just what I'm looking for. The gym is clean and is solid place to go…read morelift weight on a regular basis. There's a nice parking lot right next to the building and the place is never too busy to do what I had planned on doing. Christian, the manager, is a good guy and there are several other nice trainers there. Bridget Benson, who's getting on board, is wonderful. She'll spot me for some heavy lifts and gives me some advise and great support. A good Saint Paul team.

This gym is pretty great for your average workouts. There's a decent selection and the staff is…read morenice enough. Also, it's clean, which is a big deal. I would highly advise against this if you can't afford larger random payments to come out of your bank account. I was interested in trying personal training, and specifically mentioned multiple times to please not automatically charge my card. I have a job that keeps me really busy and I knew ahead of time that this wasn't a long term commitment I was willing to make. Now after emailing back and forth and explaining the serious financial spot the fraudulent $160 charge, I've been told it's going to take 3-5 business days, and if I want to speak with the owner I have wait until the end of the week. It's a Monday. And never mind their fees this cost me with my bank, they don't seem to have the power to waive my dues for a couple months. Cute little spot, does the trick, but I'd highly advise against it if you're someone that lives paycheck to paycheck.

It's a beautiful venue that overlooked the water. lacked well-cooked dinner foods for a formal…read morewedding. The food was all overcooked. Maybe it was just too hot of a day..? They do have AC but beware it doesn't work well and in the summer, you and your guests will be sweltering inside. It never cooled down the whole evening/night inside the venue. I think I'll remember that as the hottest wedding I've ever been to.

From the owner: Located on the shores of Raspberry Island and surrounded by the Mississippi River, the Minnesota…read moreBoat Club offers a truly unique setting for all types of events. Guests can enjoy the city-scapes of downtown Saint Paul or escape to the natural beauty and wildlife of the Mississippi river valley. Conveniently located in the heart of Saint Paul, the Minnesota Boat Club offers gorgeous outdoor ceremony options and nearby public parking. Two outdoor verandas provide additional space with breathtaking views.

I haven't been to the St. Paul Tennis Club in years but it is a treasure in the heart of a…read moreneighborhood. Must take up a block or two. Houses a fun pool, small building and many tennis courts including clay courts! So fun to play on a different surface. Private membership - may have a list to get in there. Has been there forever!

I'm always on the fence about this location... here's why:…read morePros: some of the most experienced and talented trainers I've seen at an LA and staff is very friendly. Cons: literally NO ventilation in the weight section! I'll get to the end of my first couple of sets and feel like I'm about to pass out from the stuffiness. It's also usually pretty dirty and people don't treat the equipment very well. Also don't like that the cable machines are locked at starting at 15lbs. Why not 5 like the other locations? Overall an average location, but not my first pick.

My main gym is Maplewood, but I thought this one would be convenient. I knew it was bad but not…read morethis bad. The only time worth going is 5-8am so it is not packed, and even when packed, it is full of terrible gym etiquette. I am not even talking about cleaning off your machine after using it, which is overkill unless you are leaving sweat marks. But I cannot tell you how many times it would be packed and someone is using three machines at once, on opposite corners of the gym, with no phone, water bottle, towel, or headphones to even indicate the machine is in use. This is the same for people using three different sets of dumbbells while it is packed. Machines being in service for weeks at a time is to be expected, and even people being loud while working out, not a problem. However, even the basics facilities are rough. I went on a Friday and all of their water fountains were not working, no sign, and a bucket underneath one to catch a leak. I tried to fill my preworkout and a staff member told me they shut it off for the pool and he would fix it. He did not, I drank it before he came up to me and it tasted like straight chlorine. If I was a woman I would never go after 8am. The people are rough and unabashedly stare at women squatting. The no guests for basketball rule is a great addition, since the other St. Paul location (my old go-to) was shut down after countless fights and squad cars parked out front. It just sucks paying what ends up to be $35+ a month for a real gym that is not a real gym. At this point I see why people suck it up and go to planet fitness, snap, or anytime, while people who can afford it go to Los Canpeones or Lifetime.

Been here a few times with the kids. It is easy to navigate, has a decent amount of stuff to do,…read moreand the lifeguards are on point. It isn't Great Wolf Lodge, it is a manageable size, and has all the things you need - including nachos with the terrible but delicious cheese (that is so wrong yet so right). My kids like bouncing back and forth between the pool with the slides (a walk-in kind) and the lap pool nearby that is more your traditional pool. Prices are reasonable. Its a great way to burn some energy for a few hours.

So you've got this rec center in the middle of the hood. It offers all kinds of things for people…read morein the neighborhood. Playground, basketball, volleyball, yoga, exercise equipment, etc. are all offered and more. But it is the lap pool and swimming I'm writing about that is so awesome. A lightly chlorinated pool. That's right. They have a different filtration method here using sphagnum moss which significantly reduces the amount of chlorine in the water. There is nothing better then getting out of a pool and NOT smelling like a chlorine tablet. Less burning of the eyes and itching of the skin. A win all around. Plus they open @ 6:30am some days for you early morning risers and open it up from 5:30-7pm on other days (see website for schedule). Plus if you got the toddlers and young kids, there is the water park, 2 water slides, and a shallow pool to get them acclimated. Me likey.