We’re in the heart of food truck season here in the Twin Cities as thousands of hungry Minnesotans eagerly hunt for some of the tastiest street food in the Midwest. Luckily for visiting travelers, Minnestay’s luxury vacation rentals are always a short drive or stroll from the best Minneapolis food trucks. Whether you’re in the mood for melt-in-your-mouth brisket or perfectly spicy Baja-style tacos, you’ll never leave the Twin Cities hungry. THE TOP 5 MINNEAPOLIS FOOD TRUCKS Every month, thousands of people in the Twin Cities search for “food trucks near me” in hopes of locating a tasty, convenient [...]

There are several exceptional day trip possibilities within 70 miles of Downtown Minneapolis, including St. Cloud, MN, the state’s tenth largest city. Whether you’re hoping to stroll through one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the Midwest or bicycle along the well-maintained Beaver Island Trail, you’ll quickly fall in love with St. Cloud’s small-town charm and big-city amenities. Minnestay has an extensive collection of luxurious Minneapolis vacation rentals, all of which are a short, one-hour drive from St. Cloud, one of our favorite Central Minnesota day trips. THE TOP 4 THINGS TO DO IN ST. CLOUD, MN We’ve compiled [...]

We’re finally in the midst of summer here in the Twin Cities as warm weather travelers are flocking to our fair picturesque riverside communities. One of the most underrated summertime activities in and around Minneapolis is disc golf, also known as “Frisbee golf” or just “frolf” to many. For some, nothing beats an afternoon spent tossing a disc through narrow passages and lush forestry on a warm summer day. Disc golf can be played by athletes of all skill levels and ages. Many disc golfers bring along their favorite four-legged friends! Minnestay has a wide variety of luxury vacation homes [...]

We’re approximately a month away from one of the premier Irish festivals in the Midwest: Harriet Island’s annual Minnesota Irish Festival. People from all over the region from all walks of life gather every August to support and celebrate Minnesota’s Irish community and heritage through music, dance, crafts, and authentic fare. Harriet Island is located across the wide Mississippi River from Downtown St. Paul, where you’ll easily spot the State Capital, Cathedral, Science Museum, and Xcel Energy Center. This beautiful, expansive park features sprawling views of the well-lit city, West St. Paul’s bluffs, and time-defying riverboats. And luckily for you, [...]

If you can’t resist the tastes of sizzling bacon and refreshing beer, there is one summer festival that you will not want to miss this year. This July, take part in one of the best beer and bacon events in the Twin Cities at the Bacon and Beer Classic! Stay in one of our incredible Minnesota vacation rentals with Minnestay and make your way to downtown St Paul for a summer festival that will have your mouth watering! WHEN AND WHERE This fun Minnesota event takes place towards the end of July at CHS Field in St Paul Minnesota and [...]