Watch Our Cities Come to Life!

It’s easy to make our cities spring to life using your smartphone and Instagram. Follow these simple instructions:

1. Click the link below
2. Instagram will open (accept permissions, if needed)
3. Place the postcard on a flat surface
4. Aim your phone at the postcard art
5. Have fun exploring (feel free to turn the postcard to see everything)
6. Play through the experience, get the special code and enter it on the form below to win fabulous prizes (it’s easy)!

Go on our Virtual Getaway!

Don’t have a copy of the artwork? Download a copy, print it out, and have fun exploring!

We invite you to fully explore our Virtual Getaway of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. It only takes a few minutes!

1. Discover fun “Easter eggs” behind the building facades
2. Click on the floating clouds to learn unique facts about the area
3. Play through the entire experience to get the special code
4. Enter the code on the form below – you’ll be entered into our monthly drawing to win cool prizes!

Each month, we’ll give away $50 gift cards to 5 lucky winners! Winners will be chosen at random from all entries received. Gift cards can be redeemed online for cool merch from Sota Clothing, Adam Turman and more.

Prize Drawing Entry Form

*By entering this drawing, you give permission to Discover St. Louis Park to add you to our e-newsletter list. We send out newsletters 6 times per year. We will not give out or sell your information to anyone else. You may opt-out at any time.

Our Virtual Getaway is full of surprises. Fully solve the bonus puzzle and send your answer to: info@discoverstlouispark.com. You might win a fabulous prize!

Here are some of the cool attractions you’ll find in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley:

• The St. Louis Park Rec Center, Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) and Aquatic Park – A great place for sports and having fun! Home to two indoor ice rinks, a covered outdoor multi-use facility, and our 20,000 sq. ft. Aquatic Park.
• Skunk Hollow (a.k.a. The Cambridge Business District) – This “spirited” area of St. Louis Park is home to Copperwing Distillery, Dampfwerk Distillery and Warehouse Winery.
• Texa-Tonka Shopping Center – Originally built in 1951, Texa-Tonka is a newly renovated neighborhood shopping spot with a mid-center modern façade. It’s home to delightful eateries, such as Revival, Angel Food Bakery, Brito’s Burrito and Best of India, as well as unique shops and salons.
• Sota Clothing – Housed in the oldest commercial building in St. Louis Park, sota clothing makes laid-back apparel with creative designs organic to Minnesota.
• REM5 VR Lab – Minnesota’s premier virtual reality lab and event space offering a state-of-the-art VR experience for all ages and interest levels. Reserve a pod and immerse yourself in over 20 games.
• The Shops at West End – A vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment hub for St. Louis Park. Experience cuisine from around the world, delightful boutiques and exceptional personal services.
• Westwood Hills Nature Center – A 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restores prairie with over 3 miles of trails and walkways.
• Schaper Park – Part of the Luce Line Regional Trail, this park is also home to Minnesota’s first outdoor fitness challenge course with fun obstacles to navigate.
• Broovkiew Golf & Lawn Bowling – Home to an 18-hole golf course, a par-3 course, 2 disc golf courses, 8 lawn bowling rinks, 6 pub curling rinks, a children’s playspace, a restaurant and event space.
• Under Pressure Brewing – A family-friendly brewery and blendery with modern brews and medieval charm.
• Lat14 Asian Eatery – Acclaimed Asian fine dining with small, shareable plates inspired by Chef Ann Ahmed’s connections to Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines and neighboring countries.
• Game Show Battle Rooms – Play your favorite TV game shows with family and friends, complete with your own game show host.

Discover St. Louis Park is the destination marketing organization for St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. Here you’ll find big city amenities with small town hospitality and charm.

Our website is loaded with useful information:

• Looking for meeting or event space? Browse our venue directory. Sort by venue type and capacity.
• Need room blocks for guests? Choose from 9 relaxing hotel properties.
• Off-site entertainment? Discover live music, museums, game rooms, craft classes, trivia, bingo and even meat raffles.

Other sweet things you can find:

• Venue specifications
• 360° videos and photo galleries
• 100 restaurants
• Trip ideas, blogs and visitor discoveries
• Calendar of upcoming events
• Summer and winter activities
• Parks and trails
• Shopping areas
• Walkable neighborhoods

Whether you’re looking for a hotel banquet room, nature center, urban winery, ice rink or restaurant, we have a collection of modern and unique venues to accommodate all your needs. Plus, we offer a variety of complimentary services to help you take the stress out of success!