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  • Kayla Kowalski
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  • Kayla Kowalski

Minneapolis 2021

First trip out to the big city, no specific plans so we’re going for the vibe and where the wind takes us Read more
  • Trip start
    December 16, 2021

    Off we go!

    December 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F

    Morning regrets. LOL. She woke up with a want to not come on this trip…. but I believe that I will soon change. 🥰

    Checking in and getting on the flight was super easy.

  • Lets learn the Light Rail

    December 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °F

    We found it, from the airport there is great transportation into the city for $2.00 per person.

    The View of this terminal inside the airport was gorgeous!

  • Where is our hotel?

    December 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °F

    Reached the city, time to find the Rand Tower hotel. We were early so let’s learn the skyway and find lunch.

    We ended up taking a nap and waking up to a beautiful sight of the night city outside the window!

    Let’s go find dinner!
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  • The backrooms of Minneapolis

    December 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °F

    As a Las Vegas local I’m so used to everything being open and people being out-and-about. Apparently you look like a delinquent if you’re out late and everything’s closed.

    This makes me think of those back rooms that are just unsettling to look at.Read more

  • Walk aroud the city

    December 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 19 °F

    Heading out for dinner. Learning the skywalk, due to Covid, closes now at 6pm’ish. As we walked the city going in and out of buildings, learning what doors are locked…. but the perk was Kayla stumbled upon our beautiful dinner location.

    Boy are we getting a lesson on clothing choices for the cold. 🥶
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  • Dinner at the Union!

    December 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 19 °F

    On a trip back to our hotel room, after finding out the restaurant we planned to eat at was closed…. cold and defeated.… Kayla looked up and noticed a greenhouse type restaurant on a balcony. There we found the “Union” and had a wonderful dinner, great waiter, and a beautiful view! I am definitely going back

    Our waiter was Antonio, we learned that he is from Georgia and is new to Minneapolis. His goal is eventually to make it out to Vegas to become a plumber.
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  • Great morning!

    December 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 14 °F

    A sweet wake up text from Lily getting the feels on the temperature.

    Well….. it’s a balmy 74° in the room while it’s 12° outside causing a condensation on the lower half the window. As your (Kayla) friend still sleeps her morning away…I plan on finding coffee to have while I sit in the windowsill.Read more

  • Hotel Breakfast cost money? LOL

    December 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 14 °F

    Breakfast at the hotel, was not expecting another beautiful glass ceiling view.

    One of our waitresses, Niambi, was kind enough to give us great ideas for what to do in the city over the next couple days. She even wrote out a list for us! 🥰Read more

  • Time for the bus!

    December 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °F

    After much online research, I finally learned that bus 11 southbound takes you to the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Google directions gave us the best route and the metro app gave us an opportunity to purchase a 6hr ticket online. ($4.00 / per person for a Friday)

    Roughly a 20min ride to the 3rd and 24St stop. We did not realize you have to hit the “Stop” button on the bus to tell the driver your stop is coming. 😂 we ended up passing our stop by 2 blocks, but it gave us a chance to walk in the suburban areas.

    The homes and the drive out of the city was gorgeous!
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  • MIA (Minneapolis Institution of Art)

    December 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °F

    I have to say it is the best museum I’ve ever attended. When you visit, it’s free. Expect to spend about 2 to 4 hours inside. It’s so large that when we return, there will be all new things to see.

    (They sold great pastries and wine.😇)
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  • Dinner in the room

    December 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °F

    Kayla was not feeling 100% so I left her in the room to go pick up 5guys from a fast food joint in the skyway. Our elevator let’s us off on floor 2 connected to the skyway, and with a five min walk I picked up the food. It’s amazing how these buildings are connected to one another and you don’t even have to go outside.

    This experience you’ll only find here!
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  • Wake up to the snow..🥶

    December 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °F

    Good morning to sit i. The window and enjoy the view.

    For breakfast Kayla enjoyed the French toast and I had the avocado toast. Anything warm for our next adventure.

  • Getting cold! ❄️

    December 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °F

    We Are heading down to the Mill District where the Stonebridge and industrial area walkways are. We knew we’d be cold but it was an experience that proper clothing is good to have. 😬 Before we were able to reach the industrial walk, we need to stop for coffee and warm back up before our toes fall off.Read more

  • Mill Ruins Park

    December 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °F

    After we warmed up with cocoa, we hit the industrial Mills Ruin Park. As a photographer, this is definitely a place that I would take clients for for photos.

  • Stone Bridge over the Mississippi

    December 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °F

    The Stonebridge runs over the Mississippi river. It seems to be a popular location for biking and walking. The sound of the Mill waterfall is beautiful and the photos did no justice to the city view.

  • On the way back home

    December 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °F

    As we head back to a warm hotel room, we were able to take in the beautiful homes and enjoy the train ride . Showcasing the beauty of the city!

  • Travels to St Paul

    December 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °F

    Skipped Skiing and decided to go to St Paul. Took the blue line in and had a nice 10min walk through the city.

    St Paul seemed to have more offices and was a bit smaller than Minneapolis. The beautiful river reflected to beautiful homes on the hill.Read more

  • Yet another museum

    December 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 25 °F

    Yet again another wonderful museum, this time in Saint Paul. Not only was the view of the river beautiful, the experience of three wonderful educational level of the museum was worth revisiting in the future.Read more

  • Mall of America

    January 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    The new place for all to hang out and boy was a gorgeous. No mall will ever be able to compare

    Trip end
    December 20, 2021