I attended the Blue Jays v Astros game at Rogers Center in Toronto, Had my first experience with a Maple Bacon Footlong with Garlic Aioli.
Category: Travel
Puck Pilgrimage: Visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
Exploring the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada: Delving into the History, Examining the Gear over the years, and Celebrating the Players through Photographs.
Take Me to the Top: Ascending Toronto’s CN Tower
Upon arriving in Toronto, my first excursion after checking into the hotel and enjoying an early dinner at Shoeless Joe’s, was the CN Tower.
Minnesota Science Museum and the City(s) One More Time
I spent my final day exploring the city, including a 2.5-hour visit to the four floors of the Minnesota Science Museum.
2024 Frozen Four Championship: Boston College vs Denver
In Saint Paul for my 16th Frozen Four Championship, we nearly missed the start due to a time zone mix-up but caught the game just in time.
Denver upset the top-ranked Boston College with a stunning goaltending performance, prevailing 2-0. (Photos)
Exploring Nature in Minneapolis, Wildlife and Culinary Delights in Saint Paul
On Saturday, we chose a spontaneous nature hike at Minnehaha Falls, having to buy shorts due to unexpected warm weather.
Afterward, we enjoyed a free visit to Como Zoo and savored a late lunch at The Nook, a unique dive from “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” before exploring downtown Saint Paul ahead of the Championship game. (Photos)
Indulging in Minnesota: Retail Therapy, Purple Rain, and an Evening Reservation
When you’re at a Frozen Four, Fridays are your free skate days, sandwiched between the Semi-Finals and the Championship. You have a day and a half to wander the city, exploring whatever it has to offer.
Our day included the Mall of America, a simplified but enjoyable tour of Prince’s Paisley Park, and concluding with dinner and gambling at Mystic Lake Casino. (Photos)