Nostalgic Date Night in the Twin Cities Gateway

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Have a nostalgic date night at fun sites in the Twin Cities Gateway! Start with a beer at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Fridley, located in a historic manufacturing facility for water pumps and WWII supplies. Then, go back in time to the 1950s at the retro Northern Soda Company in New Brighton, where you can enjoy craft soda from a tap. Next, go even further to the 1920s prohibition era at Nucky's Speakeasy in Anoka! Finally, enjoy drinks, dinner and live entertainment at Crooners in Fridley, a 1960's style supper club. Then, relax in a romantic hot tub suite at Hampton Inn - Lino Lakes!

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Lisa Stockert

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Forgotten Star Brewing Co.

Forgotten Star Brewing Co. is a fun place for date nights and other gatherings! It's located in a historical manufacturing building with two huge smokestacks. They have many local, award-winning beers here. There's plenty of space inside, but if it's nice out, you can sit on the patio, which we did. They even have outdoor recreation activities like bocce ball and food trucks. Check their schedule for food trucks, trivia, and other events! Watch the trains pass by too.

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Northern Soda Company

The Northern Soda Company has a craft soda taproom and soda factory at their new location in New Brighton! You can even order pizza and play board games and arcade games. Ask for a free tour of their soda factory, sit with your sweetie, and share a soda flight like we did. Or attend one of their free tasting events. We went during one of these events and tried so many! I loved the Almond Cream and Blueberry sodas. I recommend trying their popular flavors like Minnesota Birch Beer and Minnesota Apple. There are many more flavors, and new ones are constantly being created.

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Nucky's Speakeasy

Nucky's Speakeasy is located in Anoka. Go down the back stairs and enter the "post office" door after telling them the password. It's like going back in time to the 1920s Prohibition Days! You can order drinks, appetizers, and desserts while enjoying live music, comedy, and more. Dress in 1920s flair if you want to! (But if you just dress casually but nice, like we did, that's okay, too!)

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Crooners Supper Club

Crooners is a classic, 1960's style supper club with multiple stages for live entertainment. We enjoyed free entertainment in Maggie's Lounge, where you can still get a table and enjoy their full menu or just apps and drinks. We enjoyed cocktails and stuffed mushrooms, while listening to singer Charmin Michelle and pianist Rick Carlson who were fabulous. The volume was perfect for light conversation too. We checked out the other stages where some well-known musicians were performing, but paid tickets are required. It's a great place for a night out for couples!

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lino Lakes

The Hampton Inn - Lino Lakes has a variety of rooms, including spacious and romantic hot tub suites. It's quiet but modern and has various amenities, including a pool, sauna, and fitness center. You can also enjoy a full breakfast with hot options like eggs, sausages, waffles, cereal, oatmeal, baked goods, fruit, coffee, and other favorites. It's nice to have a quiet getaway as a couple.

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