Thanks e/o for all your help. Ended up staying at the Raphael - (premier suite) -was truly beautiful! Did mostly stuff mentioned in Wiki, so I'll only add the following:
I love presidential museums and would've loved to go to Truman's, however it was closed for reno. Did a tour of Truman's house instead, which was great as the tour guide was really knowledgeable and entertaining. Best of all, as of this year, it's free. (Interesting that they don't allow any pics in the house, as opposed to Jackson's house in Nashville- which is older, yet allowed)
Also, if you'd like food f/Hen House, I highly recommend calling in 24 hours prior, or at least the morning of...I went at about 3 pm and it was too late to order a/t specific. Luckily there was enough food in the fridge and warmer and the guy at the counter is really nice and willing to please, but would've been nice to order specifics. Food was ok and surprisingly super cheap (Shnitzel, roasted potatoes, cole slaw, smoked bottoms- for 2, and salmon for next day -all for under $30!)
Meshuggah bagles is n/t to go meshuggah about. Food pretty bland IMHO, although not complaining- always nice to grab a bite s/where.
My personal opinion on Scheels Flagship: With kids, you can prob spend lots of time there, w/o- you def don't need more than an hour (we were there for about 1/2 hr)
There's skating at Crown Center and large mall there and about 3 min away is Union Center - had diff interesting exhibits up at this time of yr.
Wanted to do the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve -(another of my favorites/ Went to the one in Atlanta and loved it) however United cancelled my flight and spent time trying to arrange alternate routes (Ended up pretty much demanding to be put on a Delta flight, as that was the only route/timing...which worked for me. They did that...and I got $200 United voucher too!)
So I guess, I'll have to stop by again if I'd like to visit the Fed Res there.
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