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The Nook Basement

The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The Nook may be famous for its cheese-stuffed "Juicy Lucy" burger, but have you seen the basement? An old train car sits in this basement bowling alley, adorned with over $16,000 worth of one dollar bills. Patrons decorate the bills and tack them up on the ceiling and walls with toothpicks. Sharpies are provided.

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If you are going to bowl at Ran-Ham, this is an easy addition to your trip. If you are dining at the Nook, request a table in the basement but be warned, cell phone service can be tricky in the basement.

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January 15, 2018

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