Here for just a weekend, we tried to strike the balance between crazy, wild fun and lazy, awesome relaxation. Kelsey is studying to get her Ph.D (smarty-pants) so we embraced our nerdy side and checked out a couple of museums. For fuel, the theme of the trip was sugar and lots of it.
We started our weekend checking out the new Yogurt Lab that just opened in Uptown. I LOVE Yogurt Lab so I am pumped that there is a location on my side of the Lake. And they had Green Apple, which we all know is the best flavor they make! It tastes just like these.
The next day, we rolled out of bed in search of our next sugar adventure. We landed upon Isles Bun and Coffee. The smallest shop for the largest buns. Seriously, their Cinnamon Rolls are huge! While it sounds like a funny joke, these buns are for real. Check it out!
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| half-eaten...whoops |
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| just look at the size of the box! |
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| Please compare the size of the bun to the size of that girls head (sorry random girl) |
We each left with enough leftovers for breakfast the next day!
All fueled up, we headed out to the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis. Run by the Minnesota Historical Society, this museum explores Minneapolis' important history rooted in the flour milling industry. Minneapolis led the industry worldwide for over 50 years and really developed the city economically. What makes this museum unique is it actually is housed in an old flour mill right along the Mississippi.
The tour is a pretty short one. It's pretty much an elevator ride with lots of stops. The ride is pretty cheesy, but very informative. I wasn't the biggest fan, but I don't like elevators so that's a personal problem. The end of the ride really makes it worth the trip. No, it doesn't end in a Tower of Terror manner (which I wasn't entirely convinced of while riding), but instead brings you to some of the most glorious views of the Mississippi river banks.
Overall, I think it's a great little museum. They have a nice ode to the history of flour (and baking), fun, interactive exhibits and it's a cool part of Minneapolis history. If you're just in it for the views, I'd recommend just checking out the Guthrie next door, which is completely free. It might be a bit overpriced compared to other museums in the area, but I would recommend it otherwise if money isn't a concern.
Speaking of the Guthrie Theatre, while we were in the area, I had to take Kelsey to the Yellow Box. I don't know if it's actually called that. Technically it's the Dowling Studio Lobby, but basically it's just a yellow blob sticking off a blue building with some wild views. The Guthrie is great because the building is open and free to the public. After you've checked out the Endless Bridge, find the elevator at the opposite end and hit the up button to the 9th (?) floor. Once there, you are literally seeing yellow. Don't worry, you're not crazy, you're now seeing Minneapolis in a new light. The photos really can't do justice to the experience. And in case you were wondering, #nofilter.
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| Seeing Yellow, Going Crazy |
After we came back down to earth and were seeing in living colour, we cozied in for night of catching up!
The next day came and we finished off our cinnamon rolls and headed out to tackle the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. Ok, I had way too much fun that I didn't take any photos... But it was a blast. The museum does a good job so making engaging exhibits for both kids and adults. Especially adults who act like kids and have the same attention span. Totally worth a visit, but I recommend buying your tickets online or over-the-phone. The lines were long!!
Afterwards, we hit up a St. Paul classic, Grand Avenue. We stopped in Bread & Chocolate so I could order my beloved Nutella Coffee. Seriously the best, most sinful coffee drink served in the Twin Cities.
The rest of the weekend was spent eating more food (girl scout cookies got involved, it was a bit dangerous, but luckily everyone survived). Then it was time to say good bye... :(
Thanks for visiting Kelsey! It was a lot of fun!
