Terri Peterson Smith specializes in travel, food and environmental topics. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Better Homes and Gardens, Live Happy, National Geographic Green Guide, Scientific American.com and others. Her latest book, "Unique Eats and Eateries of the Twin Cities," explores the great food and neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Another recent book - "Off the Beaten Page: The Best Trips for Lit Lovers, Book Clubs, and Girls on Getaways" - takes readers on a literary tour of 13 U.S. cities. She received a BA in history and journalism from the University of Michigan and an MA in journalism from Indiana University. Born and raised in Michigan, she currently lives in Edina, MN (near Minneapolis) with her trophy husband and a big dog.
Minneapolis is a little slice of heaven for food lovers. Here, chefs and restaurants regularly pile up James Beard Awards the way snow piles up in February. And, new eateries seem to open their doors every week. That’s one reason why Minneapolis ranks as a hot destination for curious foodies any the time of year. One of the best things...
This St. Paul tour offers history, architecture and ghosts.
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota offer enough activities for children to keep families busy for days. Here’s a plan for finding the Twin Cities version of kid heaven, indoors and out. Day 1: Minneapolis and St. Paul for Children and Families This is an easy one. Spend the entire day at the Mall of America. It’s located not...
Minneapolis offers distinctive activities that both locals and visitors enjoy, even if you have only 48 hours. Day 1 in Minneapolis Morning Start your Minneapolis tour with an icon, tiny Al’s Breakfast near the University of Minnesota campus. With only 14 seats, you’ll always find a line but it usually moves fairly fast and it’s worth a wait. Al’s won a James...
Minneapolis and St. Paul offer visitors an exciting combination of culture and outdoor fun. The fraternal Twin Cities in Minnesota both have their roots on the banks of the Mississippi River. The river transported local timber and grain from across the Midwest to markets in the east. It powered the flour mills of the Pillsbury family, among others, in the...