The Best Minnesota Beaches to Escape the Summer Heat
While I’m glad we’re no longer buried under ten feet of snow, this summer has been, in a word, beastly hot. We’ve been hit with heat wave after heat wave with temps...
11 awesome flea markets and farmers markets near the Twin Cities
Who doesn't love a good flea market or farmers' market on a warm Minnesota weekend? We only get a couple months of real sunshine here, so get out and make the most of it!...
Minnesota’s Hidden Springs
We’ve all heard the recommendations: hydrate with eight glasses of water a day, drink half your body weight in water, if you’re running to the bathroom every five seconds, it’s working. Maybe not the...
Explore 5 amazing sculpture parks that aren’t the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Most Minnesotans know the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic cherry and spoon (officially titled "Spoonbridge and Cherry"). The more I think about it, however, and as wonderful as it is, the Minneapolis...
The Twin Cities best movie theater experiences
Summer is just around the corner, and that means hot, hot temps and big movie blockbusters. What better way to spend a late Minnesota summer evening than with a big bucket of buttery popcorn,...
5 places to take your kids for swimming lessons
Kids have so many opportunities these days to explore extracurricular activities, sports, music, and arts. Some they may love and stick with for years to come, others they may hate or lose interest in...
Explore Minnesota’s Frozen Waterfalls
Sure, we’re the land of (over) 10,000 lakes. This winter, try something new: skip the usual trip across frozen lakes and instead pack a lunch for one spectacular excursion to Minnesota’s frozen waterfalls. Spend the...
5 Waterfalls Within a 90 Minute Drive of the Twin Cities
With a few weekends of summer-like weather under our belt, the time is now to start thinking about fun day trips. Hiking is an obvious choice, but what about making the trek...
Free Museums & Art Attractions in the Twin Cities
There's plenty to do and see in Minneapolis and St. Paul, especially when it comes to museums. But an admission ticket to a local museum can get pricey, especially when you've got...
