Top Things to do in Minnesota
Top Hotels in Minnesota
- 1. South Pier Inn on the Canal
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Duluth
- 3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
- 4. Celeste St Paul
- 5. Radisson Blu Mall of America
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
- 8. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 9. Best Western Plus Superior Inn
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
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Things to do in Minnesota, United States: The Best Libraries
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
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1. Owatonna Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
2. Marine Community Library
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. James J. Hill Center
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By CaptTrouble - Hudson, United States
I went here yesterday to look through the library. It was completed in 1921, and even though I grew up in the Twin Cities, I never had a chance to see it. It is the building adjacent the the central St. Paul Public Library (George Latimer Library) and across from Rice Park. It is open to the public, however, there are book collections that you are not supposed to touch unless you have specific permission. When I went through the library, I spoke to a receptionist/librarian first. She was very friendly and directed me to areas where there were exhibits as well as the elevator. She took me in the library and pointed out another librarian whom she said knew “a lot” about the library and could answer all of my questions. She asked that I not touch the shelved books BUT that I could look at the books that were open on the tables. I was then turned loose to look around! I looked at all of the collections on the first and second floors. This is a business reference library and not surprisingly they had many books I’ve never even heard of, even though I have a business undergrad. There were 3 people working quietly at different library tables; I made sure I didn’t disturb them. I went into the Empire Builder Room right off the main library. There were items for purchase displayed there. I then went to the second floor. The second floor had a few items displayed, including a replica of one of Hill’s steamships and his roll-top desk of 1870 that he used working at Red River Transportation. On the wall was an oil painting, and portraits of a daughter or daughters. On the other side was a glass case with his Yale regalia from when he was granted an honorary L.L.D. James J. Hill was a Canadian-American railroad and steamship magnate whose home on St. Paul’s Summit Avenue is still open to the public. His railroad, The Great Northern Railway, which ran from St. Paul, was completed in 1893 and was one of the foundational lines of the Burlington Northern Railroad. He funded this library but died six (6) years short of its opening in 1921.
4. Saint Paul Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By CaptTrouble - Hudson, United States
The George Latimer Library (St. Paul Central Library) is built in the Renaissance Revival style and was designed by Electus Litchfield. Ground was broken for the building in 1914; the building including the Hill Reference Library cost approximately $1.5 Million to build. James J. Hill (founder of the Great Northern Railway) contributed $700,000 to the building of the reference library on the end, $100,000 was raised by subscription, $30,000 was received by bequest of Greenleaf Clark (an attorney for the Great Northern Railway), and the State of Minnesota authorized $600,000 in bonds to be sold to finance the rest. This building, the Central Library, opened in 1917. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975. Mayor George Latimer supported the creation of the Historic Preservation Commission in 1976, and the Central Library was designated a St. Paul Heritage Preservation Site in 1979. In 2014, the library was renamed for George Latimer to honor his contributions to historic preservation. I was able to wander through the collections of this library. I spoke to a librarian near the entrance she told me to enjoy myself. She was very nice. I first went up a couple of floors; the exterior elevator doors on the main level are very ornate. Also, note the extensive use of stone throughout; this building is built to last! It’s a very interesting and surprisingly bright building with a lot of natural light. And, when I first got there, the doors were held open for me by two Cub Scouts, a little boy and a little girl.
5. Hmong Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Hmong Cultural Center provides to the public a Hmong History Center and Library featuring exhibits related to the Hmong History in Minnesota and Hmong culture as well as a comprehensive Hmong Resource Library for research. Exhibits include Hmong Minnesota: Yesterday and Today, The Hmong Folk Arts Experience and Hmong Cultural Artifacts Drawings by Seexeng Lee.
Reviewed By lindaslp43498 - Saint Louis Park, United States
I recently brought my Meetup group for a tour at the Hmong Museum and Cultural Center. It was a wonderful learning experience. I was surprised at how little I actually knew about the history and culture of the Hmong people. The museum is full of interesting information and artifacts. I was especially impressed by the beautiful needlework on display. Our tour was comprehensive with plenty of time for questions that our guide was glad to answer. The museum also has an extensive library that is open for research and is recognized as the best of its kind in the country. I would encourage anyone with an interest in learning about a culture not many of non- Hmong people know much about to visit this museum. I would also suggest Hmong people who want to reconnect with their culture to stop in. They hold a variety of classes for anyone who might be interested.
6. Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Established in 1948, the Freeborn County Historical Society consists of a museum, research library & village. The Museum showcases over 40 exhibits featuring businesses, destinations and artifacts. The Museum features a turquoise truck owned by actress Marion Ross (Happy Days, That 70′s Show, Spongebob Squarepants), who lived in Albert Lea for much of her youth as well as a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from rockabilly guitarist and accomplished singer/songwriter Eddie Cochran (’Summertime Blues, ‘C’mon Everybody’). The Village, with 18 buildings dating from the 1850s to the early 1900s takes you back to a time when eight grades were educated in one room, the general store covered needs not found in the vegetable garden, and one horse-power was a luxury. In addition to the historic buildings, the Village features a large collection of antique farming equipment.
Reviewed By robynh280 - Coeur d'Alene, United States
I love experiencing local history when I travel in this place was ideal for that. Only $7. 50 for an adult and you can stay as long as you want but it is only open from 10 to 4. There's an incredible outdoor village with log cabins old cobbler shops reproductions of old houses woodworking shops millstone's just an. incredible amount of History. And then there's the indoor museum with more delicate historical artifacts more clothes kitchen items dolls a little bit more about everyday life. They also have features on some local rock Legends, Marion Ross who was Mom in the 1970s sitcom Happy Days lived here when she was a child and considers Albert Lea her home so there's a whole section with memorabilia from her. It's just a really neat slice of the town and well worth seeing.
7. Minneapolis Central Library
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
The largest library of the Hennepin County Library public library system. It bills itself as having "the third largest per capita public library collection of any major city in America with a collection of more than 2.4 million items—including books, DVDs, music, government documents."The 353,000 square foot building with two levels of underground parking was designed by Cesar Pelli and open
8. Rochester Public Library
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Lake Elmo Public Library
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3.0 based on 6 reviews
10. Babbitt History Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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