Summer is the time for fun in the sun and all sorts of exciting festivals that take to the streets of the Twin Cities. When you stay in one of our Minnesota vacation rentals, head to one of the best summer festivals Minneapolis has for an unforgettable experience. Stay in one of our conveniently located Minnestay rentals and join us for the annual Minneapolis Aquatennial Fest! WHEN AND WHERE Every year, the third week of July brings with it the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Indulge in four days of exciting festivities and celebrate one of the best summer festivals Minneapolis hosts. You [...]

Minnesota is full of beautiful small towns that are home to an array of unique local finds. One river town is a hidden gem that you will not want to miss on your next Minnesota getaway. When you stay with us at Minnestay, take a day trip to one of the best places to visit in MN — Red Wing! RED WING WEST END DISTRICT Beautiful river views, an artistic community, and a historical setting will welcome you just an hour south of the Twin Cities. Red Wing, Minnesota is located right on Highway 61 on the great Mississippi River [...]

Music has a way of moving people with the simplest sounds coming together into masterpiece songs that have the power to bring out any emotion in listeners. At the end of summer, there is a music festival that comes to Brainerd that you won’t want to miss. Stay with us at Minnestay and get lost in a symphony with the Lake Area Music Festival, a Brainerd music festival consisting of musicians from all over the state coming together to perform in harmony. LAKE AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL EVENTS Throughout the year, talented musicians from all over come together to put together [...]

It’s not uncommon for a group of best friends to take a trip and have a blast away from the obligations of the daily grind. If you and your crew are looking for your next epic guys getaway, look no further than the Twin Cities. When it comes to places to go in Minnesota for a fun time with your friends, Minnestay has a few suggestions for the best getaway imaginable! A DAY ON THE BRAINERD DRAG STIP If the smell of octane filling the air and the sound of revving engines gets your hearts pumping, head to the Brainerd [...]

Though much of the Midwest is full of flat prairie lands and vast stretches of farm fields, the Southeast area of Minnesota boasts unique landscapes. You will see beautiful bluffs lining lush river valleys, sparkling lakes, hidden waterfalls, and stretches of forest land that offer an array of exciting sites and activities. When you stay with Minnestay, discover our cabins in Minnesota and get ready to explore the surrounding terrains that provide phenomenal hiking and adventures through nature. MN STATE PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS Minnesota has an abundance of natural areas and MN State Parks that offer a wide variety [...]