1 Get Out on the Water: Whether you’re interested in paddling and cruising or strolling and bicycling alongside the water, you’ve got options aplenty here, from the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River.
1 Get Out on the Water: Whether you’re interested in paddling and cruising or strolling and bicycling alongside the water, you’ve got options aplenty here, from the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River.
2 Experience Life in the Skyways: It’s a whole world up there in the elevated walkways connecting buildings in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, where you can shop, dine, and watch the locals in their native habitat.
3 See Live Theater: On any given night you can choose from a dozen or more shows ranging from the pioneering to the world-renowned.
4 Enjoy Summer Festivals: From events celebrating arts and music to the Minnesota State Fair, you’ll find a festival nearly every weekend in the season.
5 Sample Diverse Cuisine: From multiethnic Eat Street and Midtown Global Market to Hmong marketplaces, the Twin Cities benefit from their immigrant communities.
6 Go Bicycling: With hundreds of miles of bike trails, Minneapolis and St. Paul offer great options for exploration on two wheels.
7 Crawl the Brewpubs and Taprooms: With dozens of breweries in the Twin Cities, it’s not hard to find a taproom to fit your style.
8 Browse Farmers Markets: Farmers markets are beloved here, and on weekends especially it seems the whole city converges on neighborhood outposts to shop, snack, and schmooze.
9 Discover the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden: One of the premier contemporary art museums in the country is an indoor and outdoor delight right on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.
10 Embrace the Cold: Whether enjoying the Winter Carnival, skating, or cross-country skiing, the Twin Cities sinks into the wintry weather.
