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 on the link below
2. Instagram will open (accept permissions, if needed)
3. Aim your phone at the artwork
4. Have fun exploring (feel free to move your phone around the artwork)
5. Play through the experience, get the special code and enter it on the form below to unlock special offers you can use right away (it’s easy)!

Go on our Virtual Getaway!

Want your own copy of the artwork? Download a copy, print it out, and have fun exploring!

Fully explore our Virtual Getaway of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley and get rewarded! 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 receive an email with a link to our Special Offers page

Enjoy immediate savings at local restaurants and shops!

Reveal Deals!

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Our Virtual Getaway is full of surprises! Solve the bonus puzzle, get the code and email it 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 Laboratory – 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. We enhance the local economy by promoting our two cities as sweet places to live, visit, host events and just hang out!

Our website is loaded with useful information:

• Looking for a bite to eat? We know every restaurant in the area. Sort by cuisine type and amenities and make reservations.
• Arts & entertainment? Discover live music, museums, game rooms, craft classes, trivia, bingo and even meat raffles.
• Need a place for guests to stay? Choose from 9 relaxing hotel properties.

Other sweet things you can find:

• Calendar of upcoming events
• Summer and winter activities
• Parks and trails
• Shopping areas
• Walkable neighborhoods
• Trip ideas, blogs and visitor discoveries
• Venues for meetings and events

Plus, if you’re planning an event – family reunion, sports tournament, bar mitzvah, business meeting or the wedding of your dreams – we’ll help you find the right venue, secure room blocks, and more – all free of charge.