The best things to do in Shoreview

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Family-owned alley since 1938, with leagues & cosmic bowling, plus an Irish pub & grill.

1273 County Rd E (Arden Hills)

Family-owned alley since 1938, with leagues & cosmic bowling, plus an Irish pub & grill.

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Whether you’re sneaking in a round after work or easing a newbie into the game, Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course packs a par-three,…

2323 Hamline Ave N (Roseville)

Whether you’re sneaking in a round after work or easing a newbie into the game, Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course packs a par-three, nine-hole loop that plays in under two hours. Tree lined fairways, tidy gardens, rental clubs, and youth, ladies, co-rec, and senior leagues make it an easy habit for Roseville golfers.

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Riverview Theater

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Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis)

Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Mill Ruins Park

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Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you…

102 Portland Ave S (Minneapolis)

Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Zero Gravity Adventure Park is the locally owned trampoline spot that actually earns its hype, with wall-to-wall jumping, an amped up…

2292 Woodale Dr (Mounds View)

Zero Gravity Adventure Park is the locally owned trampoline spot that actually earns its hype, with wall-to-wall jumping, an amped up arcade, the interactive Pixel Game Floor, the Sky Walker Net Course, immersive laser tag, and the giant Human Claw Machine.

From the Blaine newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole…

700 N 3rd St (Minneapolis)

Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.

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Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering…

10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd (Minneapolis)

Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering trees, nine watery hazards and even practice greens on a course that’s 25% larger than most, which basically means more room for your miraculous bank shots and friendly trash talk.

From the Mankato newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Puttery

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

240 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

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Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls…

100 Portland Ave (Minneapolis)

Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Family-friendly space featuring a splash pad and a playground, plus picnic tables and benches.

2401 Mounds View Blvd (Mounds View)

Family-friendly space featuring a splash pad and a playground, plus picnic tables and benches.

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