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Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, overlooking beautiful Rice Park, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is widely recognized as the premier performing arts venue in the Midwest. The Ordway offers diverse events, from Broadway hits to inspirational multi-cultural performances, including drama, dance, and music. It is Saint Paul's most elegant and inviting performance space and attracts regional audiences. The Ordway is also home to a unique Arts Partnership, joining forces with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Minnesota Opera, and The Schubert Club. The Ordway hosts yearly performances as one of the U.S.'s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers.

If you are interested in natural history, check out the Bell Museum. They have various animal specimens, such as mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants. Additionally, the museum has many traveling exhibits, dioramas, and touch-and-see exhibits that you can explore. Furthermore, you can visit the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. It is the state's natural history museum and a planetarium. There, you can take exciting journeys from the cosmos to the human brain and learn about the universe's origins, diverse life on Earth, and Minnesota's wildlife dioramas. You can also experience the Touch & See Lab, which has a wide range of items such as 10,000-year-old fossils, living plants and animals, and more. Also, you can explore the native plant landscape, geology gardens, and solar station outside the museum.

Grand Slam Family Fun Center, located in Coon Rapids, is a perfect destination for family outings and events. The center boasts a whopping 45,000 square feet of indoor fun activities suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy exciting games such as laser tag, mini-golf, an indoor play area, batting cages, bumper cars, arcade games, and a ninja course. The center takes pride in providing its visitors with top-notch entertainment and offers help organizing birthday parties, gatherings, and other events. They offer various food options such as create-your-own pizzas, boneless wings, snacks, and frozen treats to energize you during your game.

Visit Bar Zia for a delightful dining experience downtown. They offer an exciting menu featuring a fusion of Peruvian, Mexican, and American cuisines, leaving your taste buds craving more. They also have many drinks and cocktails that perfectly complement your meal. In addition, there are different activities, such as live music and DJs, every night to keep you entertained. Remember to ask about their happy-hour specials and upcoming events during the week. Their local promoters are working hard to create the best events in town for you to have fun, drink, and dance. You will have an unforgettable night at Bar Zia with the best DJs in town.