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A Local's Guide to Holiday Lights Near St. Paul
No matter how you celebrate, you'll see homes in Saint Paul decorated with holiday lights throughout the winter season. Many homeowners here love to get into the festive spirit and contribute their delightful spin on the holidays.
Whether you're the kind of person who enjoys climbing up to string lights or you'd rather sit back and enjoy what others come up with, you're sure to bask in the beauty St. Paul has to offer. It's the home of some of the most stunning Christmas light displays in the nation.
You'll want to visit our amazing displays all throughout the city:
- Rice Park
Rice Park is already well-known for the WinterSkate skating rink that opens in mid-November every year. The park's annual ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off the light-watching season as visitors gaze in wonder at the huge Christmas tree festooned with lights. Displays will continue this year, even though parts of Rice Park are still in the midst of an intensive renovation.
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Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner Near Minneapolis
Thanksgiving foodies have a great reason to love homes in Minneapolis. The city features a number of restaurants open on Thanksgiving, offering specialized menus, complete with turkey and all of the trimmings.
This year, if you'd rather enjoy the holiday with your family and friends instead of slaving in the kitchen all day, consider dining at one of these amazing Minneapolis restaurants with their tantalizing feasts.
- Buca di Beppo - 1204 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 5540
Buca di Beppo is offering a traditional Italian Thanksgiving feast with all the trimming, including white meat turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing with spicy Italian sausage, and homemade pumpkin pie. They will also feature offerings from their Italian menu. Reservations are encouraged.
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Wells Fargo Winterskate 2018 Opens November 17
Winter will be here soon, but the market for homes in Saint Paul is heating up!
At Counselor Realty, we're hard at work in all seasons to help buyers like you find your dream home here in St. Paul. You'll discover that though the winter weather can sometimes be "frightful" for those not used to snow, the people and amenities in this city are always delightful.
St. Paul is a city with plenty of history and a vibrant community. It's no surprise, then, that it has several fun traditions to enjoy throughout the year. One of our very favorites is the Wells Fargo WinterSkate, and it's returning to St. Paul yet again this November.
Winter isn't the same without at least one visit to WinterSkate, which offers fun for the whole family. From November to February right in downtown's beautiful Rice Park, this outdoor ice skating rink serves as a wonderland welcoming St. Paul locals and guests alike.
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A Local's Guide: Favorite Restaurants Before a Vikings Game
Football fans have a special reason to love homes in Minneapolis. U.S. Bank Stadium is the home of the Minnesota Vikings!
If tailgating isn't your thing, you'll find plenty of amazing Minneapolis area restaurants to catch a great meal while you cheer on your home team.
Let's check out some local favorites:
- Crooked Pint - 15668 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Known as the home of the best Lucy in Minnesota, the Crooked Pint is a nouveau urban pub styled as a neighborhood eatery. It offers beers, craft brews, wine, spirits, and award-winning sandwiches. Oak floors and classic pub touches await.
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Autumn at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Homes in Bloomington are turning heads this year as our agents have been getting plenty of calls showing interest in this beautiful community.
Fall in Minnesota is a breathtaking experience that you won't want to miss.
Locals are particularly lucky to be just down the road from one of the best. It's the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and you'll enjoy every minute of it.
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is Where You See Autumn in Action
Autumn foliage is one of the most beautiful things about the changing of the seasons, and it's even better if you can watch it happen in all its magnificent splendor – out in the beauty of nature.
With almost 14,000 total acres of floodplain forest, wetlands, and prairie featuring iconic tall grass, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers self-guided tours around some of the most amazing natural wonders found in Minnesota.
The most common way to experience it, however, is by ambling around the dozens of hiking trails. They are among the most popular for both hikers and trail runners state-wide, attracting a bevy of visitors each year since the land opened to the public in 1976.