Best History Museum in Lake Minnetonka

"The cornerstone of the district is the Mill City Museum. Built on the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill, the museum chronicles more than just the history of grinding grain. Exhibits tell the story of Minneapolis itself and the many industries that relied on the Mississippi River and nearby St. Anthony Falls."

"The Mill City Museum was built within the Washburn A Mill and chronicles the flour milling industry. The Mill was built in 1880 and was the largest of its kind at that time. A devastating fire in 1991 left the structure in ruins."

"The Mill City Museum, built from the ruins of the Washburn Mill, sits right next to the Mississippi River. It is family-friendly and features interactive exhibits, a restaurant, gift shop, and much more."

"Over in Phillips West, check out American Swedish Institute, which has earned four stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp. You can find the museum and cultural center at 2600 Park Ave. Housed in a turn-of-the-century mansion that once belonged to a Swedish-American newspaper publisher, the museum has long focused on offering Swedish cultural, educational and artistic events to the local community."

"Explore Minnesota’s Scandinavian roots by visiting this giant mansion built in the 1900′ by a Swedish immigrant. The institute is housed in a beautiful castle-like structure inspired by the Romanticism movement. Therefore this was the popular current of the day which inspired architecture as well as arts and culture."

"Anyone interested in war history should check out Historic Fort Snelling. Completed in 1819, this St. Paul, Minnesota fort was training ground for the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, as well as the Indian Campaigns. Historic Fort Snelling has definitely helped shaped America’s story."

"A state park located at the intersection of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Fort Snelling links Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge through extensive hiking, biking and skiing trails."

"Fort Snelling is the state's oldest structure, established in 1820 as a frontier outpost in the remote Northwest Territory. Guides in period dress show restored buildings and reenact pioneer life."

"The Midtown Farmers Market is a smaller market in South Minneapolis open every Saturday and Tuesday evenings. While a smaller market, the Midtown Farmers Market is big on creating a community-based market where all consumers have equal access to healthy, locally produced food. This is why in 2006, the Midtown Market was the first in the area to accept SNAP-EBT, helping more people have access to affordable foods and goods."

"– 1 p.m, Saturdays, May 1 – October 303032 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis. Selling fresh produce and crafts, this market in south Minneapolis is located at Moon Palace Books."

"Opened in 1948, Riverview Theater is a single-screen movie theater that displays first-run Hollywood movies along with art films. It offers digital presentation, high-back seats, a lounge area with a television, stadium seating and a snack bar."

"If you just saw a picture of the Riverview Theater, you might not get the big deal. After all, it’s just a movie theater, right?. While that’s technically true, it’s one that has earned a spot in the hearts of Minneapolis residents."

"In addition to some serious pancakes, they also serve up tasty Cajun breakfasts and sweet potato tots. Great for the family and big groups, but be advised that it’s a popular choice on the weekend."

"Designed by Karen Herold of the renowned 555 International, Eggy's Diner is a hip neighborhood café that boasts the 1960s “Mayberry” feel. Exuding a contemporary and welcoming ambiance, the casual café-style diner features a new age soda fountain and serves all-day breakfast, lunches, family-style dinners, and delicious desserts with a fresh, lighter approach. Focusing on freshness, local ingredient sourcing and seasonality, the menu features classic breakfast dishes such as eggs Benedict, omelets, and homemade pancakes as well as biscuits and gravy, pastrami hash, and chicken and waffles."

"They have the classics like omelets and pancakes, but what we love most about Eggy’s is their unique twists on our favorites. Try Eggy’s Benedict, which includes two mini waffles instead of an English muffin, or the Gyros Skillet. They also have something delicious called rolled pancakes, just sayin'."

"This Whittier spot is not a classic greasy spoon - nowhere with vegan options can be - but it is an Eat Street icon. Serving breakfast all day and happy hour specials in the evening, the Bad Waitress also emphasizes local and organic ingredients and sustainability in all aspects of the business. Order: the vegan vanilla milkshake (even if you're not vegan)."

"Our New Seasonal Pancake is the Chocolate Stout, just in time for Snowpocalypse 2019!. Come and get it at the Bad Waitress Nicollet!. #Snowday #Mpls #Stout #Pancakes #TheBadwaitress #Diner #Nicollet #Uptown #TwinCitiesEats"

"This throwback to the All-American diner shows its vegan side with whole wheat pancakes, fully loaded hash browns and tofu scrambles in the a.m., and sandwiches (cheeseburgers, patty melts) and salads in the p.m."