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Minnesota Adventures

Live like a Local with Expert Recommendations

Craft Notes’ adventures feature curated recommendations by the local artisans the live, work, and play nearby.

🥇 1st :: We ask cool people running cool businesses for the best.
🥈2nd :: We send our writers to ensure exceptionalism
🥉 3rd :: We share those stories for you here.

A hot summer’s day. A long hike in the woods. New friends made on the patio… Here are recommendations from those who know, and the feedback of our writers in your community.

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7 min

St. Paul West Seventh History Tour

Tom Schroeder (Waldmann Brewery) sent us on a tour of what he knows best: St. Paul History. Local parks, historic buildings, and of course, a round of beers.

STP 7th St. Tour

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2 min

Big Lake, MN + Lupulin Brewing

The Lupulin Brewing team sends us all over the area! Additional brewery stops, nature preserves, and restaurants. Expert recommendations for you!

Explore Big Lake, MN

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3 min

Stillwater, MN + Thor's Hard Cider

Expert Recommendations from Local resident and owner of Thor’s cider. These are HIS top picks for making a full day of your trip to Stillwater, MN.

Stillwater Adventure

3 min

An Adventure in Minneapolis' North Loop

Food, drink, theater… We got some killer recommendations from Number 12 Cidery founder Steve Hance on everything you can do when visiting the cidery, and Minneapolis’ North Loop.