Experience Roseville Like a Tourist

Ten ways to enjoy your city this week

These stickers are being given away at various Roseville locations! Scroll down to the bottom of this article for details. | Photo by Naomi Krueger ©The Roseville Reader

Sunday is the start of National Travel & Tourism Week! While it may seem strange to think like a tourist in your own city, try experiencing Roseville with fresh eyes over the next several days.

10 ideas for enjoying Roseville like a tourist this week:

1. Explore Roseville’s Heritage Trail.
   
   This trail marks Roseville’s historic homes, dating back as far as the 1850s through the 1940s. The trail map includes a brief description of the property’s history written by the Roseville Historical Society. “These properties, many of which date back to very early Rosetown times, reflect some of our community’s history & heritage that we hope can give you a brief glimpse into our past,”—Roseville Heritage Trail Map
   
   View and download a copy of the map online here.
   

2. Take a hike
   
   Roseville has 32 award-winning parks and 67 miles of trails and walkways. For an immersive nature experience, check out the 115-acre Reservoir Woods, which boats a paved walking and biking path and many off-road, natural trails through the prairie and woodlands. Look for the gnome door (or is it for fairies?) and the state’s largest butternut tree. Or walk around Lake Bennett at Central Park or take a stroll on the boardwalk at Harriet Alexander Nature Center.
   
   

3. Go golfing

   
   If traditional golf is your style, Roseville’s city-owned Cederholm Golf Course has 9-holes of green right in the heart of Roseville. If it’s a rainy day or you want to try something new, Par365 boasts a state-of-the-art golf simulator, food and drink, and a jazz-inspired lounge. For something a little smaller and quicker, check out Malligan’s Mini Golf on the upper level of Rosedale Center just outside of JC Penney.

4. Comics and board game circuit
   
   Roseville is home to several comic and game stores where you can browse, buy, and play with others in the community. Check out Comic Book College, Source Comics & Games, Dreamers Vault, and Gamezenter. Did you know the headquarters for Asmodee North America, one of the world’s largest board game publishers, is located in Roseville? Check out this recent Fox9 News feature about it.
   

5. Trivia Nights
   
   Grab a bite or a drink while playing trivia! Bring a friend or make some new ones while you’re there. Head to Parkway Pizza for trivia on Monday at 7:00, Trivia Mafia at High Pines Brewing on Tuesday at 7:30, Star Wars trivia at Smash Park on Wednesday at 7:00, and Trivia Mafia at Centro on Friday at 9:00
   

6. Live Music!

   
   Showtime Studio & Coffee has live music nearly every day. See the line-up.
   

   The Metros are playing at B-Dale Club on Thursday, May 7 from 7-10pm
   

   90's Hip Hop Night with DJ Shannon Blowtorch at Smash Park on Friday, May 9
   

7. Play BINGO

   
   Several BINGO options in Roseville every week. Check out the Roseville Bingo Hall any day, Lucky’s 13 Pub on Tuesday at 7:00, Roseville VFW for Bingo on Thursday at 6:30, and a Friends of Roseville Parks fundraiser Designer Handbag Bingo on Saturday, May 10.
   

8. Community in Bloom event
   
   The Rice & Larpenteur Alliance is throwing a community party at Lake McCarrons County Park on Saturday May 10 from 10-12. Come for BBQ, lawn games, henna body art, face painting, a bounce house, art activities, and more!
   

9. Bell Museum
   
   The Bell Museum is in Falcon Heights, but it’s close enough to claim it as a local attraction. Check out the Minnesota natural history exhibits and the planetarium. The special exhibit currently on view is Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival. This week there’s also a special event on Wednesday May 7: The Weight of the World: An evening with climate writer Mary Annaïse Heglar
   

10. Sticker Quest
    
    Visit Roseville made these fun special-edition stickers featuring Roseville-area connections and landmarks. Collect them all by visiting the following locations:
    
    • Activate (get a 10% discount on gameplay when you pick up a sticker!)
    • Dunkin' (Fairview Avenue location)
    • Edible Arrangements
    • Namaste Brows & Boutique
    • Par365
    • Showtime Studio & Coffee
    • Smash Park
    • The Oval Skating Center

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If you were showing someone around Roseville, where would you take them? Share your recommendations in the comments!