The twinkling lights, the festive window displays, the hustle and bustle of shoppers all bundled up in their winter gear – the holiday season is upon us. Holiday shopping doesn’t have to mean navigating crowded spaces or feeling the stress of the holiday rush. With our guide, you can transform your shopping experience into a […]

Discover the heart of Minneapolis and its surrounding cities this festive season!  When the chilly winds of December start to blow through the charming streets of Minneapolis and itsneighboring cities, it’s a signal that the holiday season is upon us. And what better way to spread cheerand warmth than by supporting local businesses? Shopping local isn’t just a fleeting trend; it’s atestament to community love. A Testament to Community Love  […]

Summer in the Twin Cities is hopping and we’ve compiled the best of the best must-do family activities for your next trip! Adventures and cultural experiences, history and classic water park fun, festivals and nature, our cities have it all! Please every member of the family with this extensive bucket list of summer-time fun. The […]

You don’t have to look far to find a great outdoor adventure in the Twin Cities. Minnesota is an outdoor enthusiast’s utopia, filled with recreation opportunities at every turn. From the athlete to the wanderer, the land of lakes and rivers has something for all. Whether it’s meandering along a wooded trail, drifting down the […]

What do concerts, culture, and cuisine have in common? They’re all fun ways to bring people together, whether it’s at a neighborhood restaurant, a local festival or a jammin’ live music venue. Where can you plan a weekend filled with all three? We’ve got you covered. Take a look at these Twin Cities destinations that […]

Elegant cakes, creatively-flavored scoops of ice cream, old-fashioned cookies: check out these spots for the sweetest desserts in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro region.

Ask anyone who’s from the Twin Cities, or anywhere else in Minnesota for that matter. Fall is the state’s main attraction in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region — the moment where the air turns crisp, sweaters and layers replace shorts and T-shirts, and leaves shimmer in autumnal shades of red, orange, yellow and brown. Since there […]

Embrace the cold in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro region with a weekend’s worth of icy activities, such as ice skating, curling and ice fishing.

Vibrant fall colors, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, haunted houses and special, fall-only menus. Our three-day itinerary will help you plan the perfect fall vacation the whole family will love!

Turn your weekend getaway into a game. Each day’s theme offers ideas for where to go to find the items on the list. Kick things off with a search for public art, followed by a day of nature-based clues (can you spot an osprey?).