Time and time again, Minneapolis and St. Paul sit atop annual lists of the best park systems in the United States, including U.S. News, The Trust for Public Land, and Business Insider. Not only do the Twin Cities have dozens of beautiful, well-groomed city parks, but they’re entirely free of charge. And arguably the best season to explore our serene city parks is during autumn’s peak. Every autumn, locals and travelers alike take full advantage of the vibrant Minnesota fall colors by visiting several parks to snap photos, walk their dogs, and simply stroll underneath colorful, falling leaves. Minnestay [...]

It is that time of the year again where the days are warm, evenings are cool, and a new school year is right around the corner. It also means it is time to take one last trip to your favorite state and hit up the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, the Minnesota State Fair truly has something for everyone. Held the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day this year running from August 22nd until September 2nd, it is not to be missed. And what is not to love about [...]

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 [...]