When spring is just around the corner, one of the sweetest times of year begins to come into full swing in Minnesota— maple syrup season! When you stay with us in one of our beautiful Minnesota lake cabins or luxury homes in Brainerd, you can get a taste of one of our northern delicacies. Take a tour of one of our areas maple syrup farms or attend a tasting and cure your sweet tooth with the best syrup around during your getaway with Minnestay! TAKE A MAPLE SYRUP FARM TOUR The best way to learn about Minnesota’s maple syrup scene [...]

Once a year, the streets of St Paul, Minnesota flood with green in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. Whether you are Irish or not, celebrate with the Twin Cities community for an unforgettable series of events in honor of the Irish holiday! Many of our Minnestay cabins in Minnesota, luxury estates, and condos are only a short distance so that you can participate in all of the best parts of the holiday while having a safe and cozy accommodation awaiting your return each night. A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Historically, St Paul was founded with a strong presence of Irish settlers that [...]

Every year, the best in college hockey battle for the title of NCHC Champions. Grab a pair of tickets and stay with us at Minnestay for this annual NCHC Frozen Faceoff! Watch as your favorite college teams put their game faces and give it their all in this yearly event at the Xcel Energy Center, which is a hub for many entertaining things to do in St Paul. WHEN AND WHERE The NCHC Frozen Faceoff is a yearly event that college hockey fans look forward to each winter. Most of the fans are usually North Dakota and end up flooding [...]

Art has always been a universal language amongst cultures and groups of people since the day humans figured out how to make markings on rocks. Since then, different areas of the world have cultivated numerous thriving art communities. From Italy to Los Angeles, art is everywhere, and here in our beautiful midwest home is a host of incredible artistic talents. When you stay with us at Minnestay for your next Minnesota vacation, check out all of our galleries, studios, and art districts for an unforgettable experience. A CREATOR’S HUB “Birds of a feather flock together” is a popular saying, and [...]

Every winter, many Minnesotans look forward to a magical spectacle that captures the wonder of winter and offers a unique experience for people of all ages. The Ice Castles in Minnesota are larger-than-life ice structures that open every winter for locals and visitors alike to walk through and enjoy. During your winter cabin rentals MN stay with Minnestay, make your way to the shores of Lake Minnetonka where this wonderful family-friendly event takes over Excelsior. A UNIQUE MINNESOTA WINTER ACTIVITY There are few places that you can find an attraction like the Minnesota Ice Castles. Many have seen sandcastles and [...]