One of my favorite things to do when we travel is trying out new restaurants. New, local restaurants that the locals like to eat at. Very rarely will you ever see us post about a chain. So this past weekend while we were in Shakopee, Minnesota we tried out O'Brien's Public House. It's located in downtown Shakopee with plenty of parking and easy access to the main roads. When we found out this was where the locals like to eat I knew we had to have dinner there. With one step inside, I could ...
Minnesota
Fall Family Fun at Sever’s Fall Festival
Can you believe that I have lived in Minnesota all my life and I have never been to a corn maze? I even lived in Shakopee, for a few years, home to one of the best family corn mazes around. And yet, I had never been! Well, this year is the year I am going to one. And I'm bringing Peyton with me, she has never been to one either! Sever's Fall Festival is not your typical maze. Every year they have a theme, this year its Dive Under the Sea. That theme dictates what the maze is going to look ...
Comfort and Class at the Hampton Inn
This is a first for Peyton, staying at a Hampton Inn. She's never been to one before and she's super excited. We are staying at the Hampton Inn in Shakopee, Minnesota and taking in a few of the fun fall activities there are to do around town. The Hampton Inn is conveniently located right off of 169 and 13. This also makes it a great place to stay if you are thinking of staying a weekend in Shakopee and taking in some of the attractions like Valley Fair, Murphy's Landing, Canterbury Downs or ...
First Thoughts on CMX Market Cinema Experience at Mall of America
Peyton and I have been waiting for the Mall fo America to open it's theaters back up since the day they closed them. There is nothing like taking a break from the craziness of the mall and watching a movie. And finally, after years of no theaters, we have them again! CMX Market Cinema Experience recently opened at Mall of America on the 4th level. It's in the exact same place as the previous movie theaters but heavily renovated. With all the hype of this new movie theater being an experience ...
What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018
Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We'd usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to Valleyfair every year. And every year there is always something new to see and experience. Valleyfair does a great job at keeping the park fresh and fun for all members of the family. This weekend, Peyton ...
A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I'll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for everyone in the family and the one they opened in Minnesota, Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota has some features that other Great Wolf Lodges do not. Peyton and I had the opportunity to bring a friend and check ...