If you’re a fan of historic homes, make sure to put the beautiful Mayowood Mansion on your list. The former home of Dr. Charles H. and Edith Mayo (Mayo Clinic) is one of the best things to do in Rochester, Minn.
Historical things to do in Rochester, Minn. – step back to the 1800s
My staycation series continues with a visit to southeast Minnesota – Rochester, the home of the Mayo Clinic and more. Take a virtual tour back to the 1800s to experience a farmstead, one-room schoolhouse, log cabin and more cool history.
Updated 10.12.21
Tour the historic James J. Hill House in St. Paul, MN
Explore the nooks and crannies of St. Paul, Minnesota’s own Downton Abbey – the 36,000-square-foot historical home of James J. Hill, the railroad magnate.
Top things to do in Minnesota: my summer staycation
Check out this video and wrap-up of how I spent my summer staycation in Minnesota – features some of the best things to do in the land of 10,000 lakes (there’s actually 11,842).
Guide to I-35W Bridge Remembrance Garden Memorial
For those of us living in the Twin Cities, we will not forget the day the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. A Remembrance Garden honors the victims, survivors and rescuers.
Exploring my own backyard series in pictures – summer
Scroll through some of my favorite images I took this past month as I explore my own backyard this summer. More updates on staycation adventures coming soon.
