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  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    kdiddy said:
    Hi all, I haven’t read the whole thread so apologies if this is already covered but looking for the top 2-3 things to see while in the twin cities for the shows.  Thanks for any and all ideas.  
    Where ya staying? State Fair is something to behold if you're up for another crowd filled day. Saints baseball game is on Friday I hear. Thats a fun time, and affordable. Plenty of breweries and restaurants to check out. Some folks are hiking it over to Chanhassen to see Prince's Paisley Park. Ummmm.. Stillwater is a lovely town to check out if you want to get out of the cities. 
    Thanks for these ideas.  Any recommendations for a good spot to see Lake Superior? I’m aware it’s at least a 2-3 hour drive.  
    There are parks right off the main drag (Which 35/61 turn into) in Duluth. Those are great and well marked. 

    But if you are really wanting to hit the north shore, you should just drive all the way to Gooseberry Falls. which is about 30/40 minutes past Duluth. Its a free state park and I think everyone reading this would concur its gorgeous and awesome. 

    Good luck!
    Sounds amazing, will look it up.  Thx 
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  • ReleaseMeReleaseMe Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 752
    Morning Folks!

    Sorry quick question, debating on getting a bus pass - is it limited to St. Paul/Minneapolis ? Can it be used, say if we decide to go to Bloomington?
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  • kdiddykdiddy Posts: 737
    edited August 2023
    ReleaseMe said:
    Morning Folks!

    Sorry quick question, debating on getting a bus pass - is it limited to St. Paul/Minneapolis ? Can it be used, say if we decide to go to Bloomington?
    Bus passes can be used on all Metro Transit busses which go.. metro-wide. You might also be able to use it on the light-rail but that might be a different pass or level of pay. https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
  • CL286295CL286295 Posts: 20
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
  • Ray J. T.Ray J. T. Posts: 4,058
    CL286295 said:
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
    Also to any of the locals, What is the best sports bar? Looking to watch the Miami Hurricanes football game on Friday night. We are staying right next to the arena. Are there any good bars in St. Paul? or should we head west over to the Gateway district? 
  • Dirty Frank ZDirty Frank Z Posts: 2,878
    West Seventh outside of the Xcel Center is a good stretch of bars.

    Lower Town St. Paul has some great bars to hop in and out of. 

    Grand Ave has some lively bars, too.

    Those are general areas. I'm sure others will read this and throw in their two cents. But all of those areas are easily accessible from the Xcel.
  • Ray J. T. said:
    CL286295 said:
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
    Also to any of the locals, What is the best sports bar? Looking to watch the Miami Hurricanes football game on Friday night. We are staying right next to the arena. Are there any good bars in St. Paul? or should we head west over to the Gateway district? 
    You could try one of these. Both in St. Paul
    https://tomreids.com/
    https://www.alarys.com/


  • jwhjr17jwhjr17 Posts: 2,022
    Ray J. T. said:
    CL286295 said:
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
    Also to any of the locals, What is the best sports bar? Looking to watch the Miami Hurricanes football game on Friday night. We are staying right next to the arena. Are there any good bars in St. Paul? or should we head west over to the Gateway district? 
    You could try one of these. Both in St. Paul
    https://tomreids.com/
    https://www.alarys.com/


    Alary's closed mid-June.  Will be a new bar, but to my knowledge it's not opened back up yet.  Shame they closed, always liked stopping in there.
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  • ReleaseMeReleaseMe Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 752
    kdiddy said:
    ReleaseMe said:
    Morning Folks!

    Sorry quick question, debating on getting a bus pass - is it limited to St. Paul/Minneapolis ? Can it be used, say if we decide to go to Bloomington?
    Bus passes can be used on all Metro Transit busses which go.. metro-wide. You might also be able to use it on the light-rail but that might be a different pass or level of pay. https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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  • adoffinadoffin Blaine, MN Posts: 398
    Local band Wayside will be playing at Amsterdam on Friday night between the 2 shows/preparties.  They'll be playing at least an hour of PJ covers along with other material after that.  They are followed by 120 Minutes...a band that plays music much like the old MTV show.  Advanced tix available for $10.  For those looking for something to do on the "night off"
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    2003 PJ Show in St Paul playing tonight at 11pm on SiriusXM 
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  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    CL286295 said:
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
    Yep, stuff like that can be found in a neighboring area that the locals refer to as: 'Minneapolis'
  • CL286295CL286295 Posts: 20
    CM189191 said:
    CL286295 said:
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
    Yep, stuff like that can be found in a neighboring area that the locals refer to as: 'Minneapolis'
    Anywhere in particular in Minneapolis that you would suggest?  I have no problem taking a trip over there, but I'm just not familiar with area, so any suggestions would be appreciated. 
  • DukeSpiritDukeSpirit Posts: 278
    Marijuana is now legal in MN? I'm guessing there's no "legal" dispensaries open for awhile. Anyone know of any local shops in the area to grab a few pre rolls or edibles? 
  • jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,511
    edited August 2023
    Marijuana is now legal in MN? I'm guessing there's no "legal" dispensaries open for awhile. Anyone know of any local shops in the area to grab a few pre rolls or edibles? 
    Although now legal to possess, consume, and grow your own, the only places you can buy cannabis at until 2025 are two tribal reservations in northern MN. With that said, you can purchase some edibles (no flower), but it’s limited to doses of 5mg of THC or a total of 50mg per package. Basically, you can buy a pack of THC gummies containing 10 gummies with 5mg of THC. It’s silly and ass-backwards. 

    With that said, the St. Paul Cannabis Dispensary located off of Snelling Ave and Selby Ave has an okay selection of gummies and infused beverages. Prices aren’t terrible either.
    https://www.stpaulcannabis.com/
  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    CL286295 said:
    CM189191 said:
    CL286295 said:
    Coming in from Atlanta and staying by the venue.  Are there any cool/funky neighborhoods to check out that are walkable with bars to bounce in and out of?  I don't mind taking an Uber somewhere that might have some record stores, funky stores, bars, etc.  Anything like that around?
    Yep, stuff like that can be found in a neighboring area that the locals refer to as: 'Minneapolis'
    Anywhere in particular in Minneapolis that you would suggest?  I have no problem taking a trip over there, but I'm just not familiar with area, so any suggestions would be appreciated. 
    Honestly, things haven't been the same here in a while. Downtown Minneapolis is questionable at best. Uptown Minneapolis ain't what it used to be either.

    You might take the train to U of MN campus area. Surly Brewing and O'Shaughnessy Distilling are near there.

    Northeast Minneapolis has been growing significantly in recent years. There's a lot of art studios, breweries and restaurants there. 

    Electric Fetus is worth a visit too. 

    Don't look to me for any advice on the St Paul area. It's nice enough, I just don't spend a lot of time in that side of town.  
  • Dirty Frank ZDirty Frank Z Posts: 2,878
    Bump. 

    There's so much going on. 
    So many people looking for stuff to do and suggestions.

    West 7th is going to be flooded. I love it. 

  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,002
    Who’s heading to the Twins game on the 30th?
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  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,387
    Yung Gravy at the state fair on the 30th...
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,580
    In case anyone is not going to night 1, Duran Duran is playing at the fair that night.
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,905
    100 Pacer said:
    Who’s heading to the Twins game on the 30th?
    I want to, but I have to see how my drive goes and how I feel. 
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,300
    100 Pacer said:
    Who’s heading to the Twins game on the 30th?
    I'll probably go to that and the game the night before.
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    adoffin said:
    Local band Wayside will be playing at Amsterdam on Friday night between the 2 shows/preparties.  They'll be playing at least an hour of PJ covers along with other material after that.  They are followed by 120 Minutes...a band that plays music much like the old MTV show.  Advanced tix available for $10.  For those looking for something to do on the "night off"
    Will be a great show! Some fan favorites like Hard To Imagine and Nothing As It Seems will be played I know for sure amongst others. The entire Wayside set will be PJ fan service including some fun tags. Link to tickets and show here: https://www.amsterdambarandhall.com/events/amsterdam-presents-120-minutes-wayside/
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  • First trip to St. Paul for Opening Night!  Staying at Hyatt Place on Kellogg near arena.  Looking for advice about surrounding area and walk to-and-from Arena, especially after Show.  Hotel Staff suggested to always walk with someone,  but, I couldn't tell if that was just good general safety advice or more location specific about the area.  Thanks for any info and looking forward to a great show.
  • nooramnooram Posts: 391
    First trip to St. Paul for Opening Night!  Staying at Hyatt Place on Kellogg near arena.  Looking for advice about surrounding area and walk to-and-from Arena, especially after Show.  Hotel Staff suggested to always walk with someone,  but, I couldn't tell if that was just good general safety advice or more location specific about the area.  Thanks for any info and looking forward to a great show.
    That's probably decent advice. Unlikely, any danger will present itself, but there's a decent amount of derelicts. I live and work near DT Saint Paul and haven't had any true issues, but I am male and a true 6'3", 215 . . .
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  • GT1015GT1015 Posts: 196
    First trip to St. Paul for Opening Night!  Staying at Hyatt Place on Kellogg near arena.  Looking for advice about surrounding area and walk to-and-from Arena, especially after Show.  Hotel Staff suggested to always walk with someone,  but, I couldn't tell if that was just good general safety advice or more location specific about the area.  Thanks for any info and looking forward to a great show.
    The first couple of blocks around the X will be fine but you have a 15 minute walk.  If you can find a group that is going back to the hotel I would walk with them.  Not a bad area, but just good advice.  
  • nooram said:
    First trip to St. Paul for Opening Night!  Staying at Hyatt Place on Kellogg near arena.  Looking for advice about surrounding area and walk to-and-from Arena, especially after Show.  Hotel Staff suggested to always walk with someone,  but, I couldn't tell if that was just good general safety advice or more location specific about the area.  Thanks for any info and looking forward to a great show.
    That's probably decent advice. Unlikely, any danger will present itself, but there's a decent amount of derelicts. I live and work near DT Saint Paul and haven't had any true issues, but I am male and a true 6'3", 215 . . .
    Thank you.

  • GT1015 said:
    First trip to St. Paul for Opening Night!  Staying at Hyatt Place on Kellogg near arena.  Looking for advice about surrounding area and walk to-and-from Arena, especially after Show.  Hotel Staff suggested to always walk with someone,  but, I couldn't tell if that was just good general safety advice or more location specific about the area.  Thanks for any info and looking forward to a great show.
    The first couple of blocks around the X will be fine but you have a 15 minute walk.  If you can find a group that is going back to the hotel I would walk with them.  Not a bad area, but just good advice.  
    Thank you.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,580
    I contacted Yellow cab to inquire about cab from MSP to Doubletree Hotel in St Paul.  They advised that Uber/Lyft are the dominant services, as opposed to taxis.......anyone have any input?

    Thanks
  • vant0037vant0037 Posts: 6,136
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    I contacted Yellow cab to inquire about cab from MSP to Doubletree Hotel in St Paul.  They advised that Uber/Lyft are the dominant services, as opposed to taxis.......anyone have any input?

    Thanks
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