Exploring Nature at Minnehaha Falls
Up and at ’em on Saturday morning, we had plans to head to the Como Zoo and Conservatory, but first things first—a stop at a local coffee shop to fuel up. Before the hike at Minnehaha Falls, though, I had to make a quick detour to Walmart for some shorts.
I hadn’t packed any, figuring Minnesota’s weather would stay cool like my last trip when it barely climbed above zero. But with the forecast pushing toward 80 degrees instead of the 50 I expected, picking up shorts turned out to be a must.
A Day at Como Zoo and Conservatory
We thought the Zoo would be packed for a Saturday, but it was surprisingly easy to get to and explore – and free! A couple of hours wandering the park left us surprised by its size and charm.
A Dive into The Nook
Before heading to the Xcel Energy Center for the Championship game we as is customary on my trips sought out a local “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” destination for a late lunch. We settled on The Nook.
Upon arrival, it seemed like a quaint little bar but we were then treated to the downstairs area complete with the walls and ceiling covered in dollar bills thus solidifying it as truly a dive for sure.
I, of course, went with “Guy’s Big Bite” which was a Pepperjack stuffed burger topped with roast beef, shredded cheddar, and bacon which was very delicious.
Full up on animal protein we decided to head to downtown Saint Paul early to walk around and enjoy the weather before the game.
