Core Schedule

Friday August 29th: 

Many arrivals! A casual supper will be hosted at the Bischof household at 822 Fairmount Ave St Paul, MN 55105.  Please let us know if you will be joining us (ldbischof@gmail.com). 

Saturday August 30th:

Barbeque at the Bischof home starting around 4pm and whenever you show up.
There are many activities to pursue in the Twin Cities -- suggestions can be found in the post entitled "Fun Things to Do in the Twin Cities!!!"

Sunday August 31st:

Some families need to return home on Sunday. For those who remain, one idea is to take a cruise on the Mississippi River! Check out the calendar at Paradise Cruises. There are brunch, sightseeing, and dinner cruises. We would need a head count in order to check on availability and make reservations.

There are also plays at the Guthrie Theater: My Fair Lady and Vanja and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Monday September 1st: 

For the hard-core reunioners:

Many museums are closed, but there is always the MN State Fair, Russian Art, and the porch at the Bischof home. 

Fun Things to Do in the Twin Cities!!!

Ride the Rails to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis with the Green Line:

Things you might do along the way: St. Paul Farmer's Market, Minnesota State Capital, Greek food at the Union Depot, visit the University of Minnesota, Weisman Museum at the U, Bell Museum at the U (if you love dioramas), Nicolett Mall (shopping downtown Minneapolis). 

Visit the Minnesota State Fair!

Historic Sites and Museums (kids and Bischofs love these):

• History Center
• Mill City Museum 
• Historic Fort Snelling

Art Museums:

• Minneapolis Institute of Art
• Walker Art Museum (and sculpture garden)
• Museum of Russian Art (it receives great reviews -- we have yet to visit. Open Mondays as well.)

Fun Things to Do -- Part 2!!!!

Nonart Museums:

• Children's Museum (kids love it, parents endure it)
• Science Museum of Minnesota (something for all ages -- awesome if you like science and dinosaurs)
• Bakken Museum (electricity focused)

Zoos (yes, we have two!)

• Minnesota Zoo (large zoo, pricey)
• Como Zoo (donation requested, more old-fashioned zoo, but still fun)
• Also right next to Como Zoo: Como Town (amusement park with the younger visitor in mind); Como Conservatory (lovely, with special flower exhibits); and the outdoor Japanese Garden (sorry, the formal tea ceremonies are all booked up).
• Also next to the Como Zoo, the historic Cafesjian's Carousel 

Outside Stuff:

• Lakes all over the place, for example the Minneapolis lakes.
• Minnehaha Falls (and Sea Salt Restaurant)
• Nice Ride -- Bike Sharing (stations close to Bischof home, ride to downtown St. Paul or Mississippi River)
• Afton State Park
• William O'Brien State Park