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Visit the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the most prominent American national wildlife refuge near an urban area, to explore the stunning beauty of the Minnesota River Valley. The sanctuary offers eight units and a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, birdwatching, and hunting. In addition to being a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts, the refuge also serves as a thriving urban refuge that welcomes diverse communities with meaningful connections, educational opportunities, and recreational experiences. Its primary goal is to bring people, communities, and wildlife together while preserving the wildlife habitat in the Minnesota River Valley.

Join the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival and discover your new favorite brew. If you are a beer enthusiast, this event is perfect for you. With over 400 beers from over 100 breweries, including taproom-only and rare limited-release options, the Minnesota taproom experience is coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center. You will have the opportunity to taste some of the finest craft beers in the country, and with unlimited pours, you won't have to choose just one. Moreover, you will support a good cause, as partial proceeds from the event will be donated to Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity. So, make sure to take advantage of the ultimate beer-lovers paradise.

Experience a unique transportation journey with the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. The Como-Harriet and Excelsior Streetcar Lines are living history museums that offer a ride on the city's streetcar system, taking you back in time. Explore the historic displays, shop for unique souvenirs, and take a nostalgic ride on one of the landmark streetcars along the picturesque route between the lakes. Enjoy a remarkable trip through historic Excelsior along a half-mile track built on the former right-of-way of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway, where the car stops at our barn. You can view a photo gallery of hotels, trains, paddlewheel boats, and landmarks from the 1800s. The Museum also provides an opportunity to learn about the history of Twin Cities Rapid Transit as it ran in Minneapolis and St. Paul, other streetcars in the collection, and the work in progress of restoring a vintage streetcar.

Explore a unique and fascinating experience at the Wabasha Street Caves, an event hall in the sandstone caves on the south shore of the Mississippi River. This historic site has a rich history dating back to the 1800s as a mining site. Later, it converted into a mushroom farm and eventually became a Restaurant Casino and Gangster Hotspot during the prohibition era of the 1930s. Today, Wabasha Street Caves is the only restored Gangster Era site in Saint Paul. The Historic Cave Tour allows you to explore the extensive caves carved into the hillside. You will uncover the site's history, including an unsolved gangland murder at the casino, as you see bullet holes and hear stories of ghostly activity. Wabasha Street Caves offers weekly "Down in History" Tours and seasonal themes throughout the year, such as The Original Saint Paul Gangster Tour, Haunted Halloween, Ghosts & Graves, and special group tours.