With much of the world in a standstill, it’s impossible not to daydream about summer’s arrival here in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and St. Paul, collectively, boast one of the top three city park systems in North America, thanks in large part to natural beauties such as Minnehaha Falls, Lake of the Isles, and Harriet Island. The urge for a long-overdue Minneapolis staycation has never been greater than it is right now. Thus, we decided to craft a comprehensive Minneapolis bucket list, which effectively purveys the very best of the Twin Cities.
Best of the Twin Cities: 35 Reasons to Visit Minneapolis
Minneapolis is exceedingly diverse. It features a dazzling downtown, hip North Loop, bustling Uptown, and artsy Northeast, all of which are speckled with award-winning breweries, sleek restaurants, and picturesque parks. Because there’s so much beauty in this fine city, piecing together an all-encompassing Minneapolis bucket list wasn’t easy. That being said, we truly believe that the very best of the Twin Cities lies below. Enjoy!
- Admire a live performance at the Guthrie Theater
- Amble along the mighty Mississippi on River Parkway
- Bask in the beauty of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
- Capture the “Spoonbridge and Cherry” at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Catch a $3 flick at Riverview Theater
- Cheer during the postgame Friday night fireworks at Target Field
- Dance the night away at Rock the Garden
- Devour a lobster roll at Smack Shack
- Enjoy a craft beer on LynLake Brewery’s rooftop
- Examine a thought-provoking production at McGuire Theater
- Explore Northeast’s Art-A-Whirl®
- Feed the birds at Powderhorn Park
- Jam out at Surly Brewing’s Festival Field
- Jog around Lake of the Isles
- Laugh ‘til you cry at Acme Comedy Company
- Mingle with locals at the Fair State Brewing Cooperative
- Mosey down to Hell’s Kitchen during brunch
- Munch on the best “Jucy Lucy” at Matt’s Bar
- Observe the latest exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Pet adoptable cats at The Cafe Meow
- Play mini-golf, ride the Ferris Wheel, and chomp on tacos at Betty Danger’s Country Club
- Savor a world-class cocktail at Norseman Distillery
- See a show at First Avenue
- Share a meatball pie from Black Sheep Pizza at Lakes & Legends
- Sift through vinyl at Electric Fetus
- Stand underneath Minnehaha Falls
- Stock up on discounted beer at Chicago Lake Liquors
- Stroll through the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus
- Take a step back in time at the American Swedish Institute
- Taste-taste international eats at the Midtown Global Market
- Taste your way through the Uptown Food Truck Festival
- Test your gaming skills at Up-Down Arcade Bar
- Tour U.S. Bank Stadium
- Walk across the Stone Arch Bridge
- Watch a live performance at the Orpheum Theatre
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The time to book a summertime Minnestay is right now before people begin to lock down their post-coronavirus plans. Don’t forget to bring along this handy Minneapolis bucket list! Before and after experiencing the very best of the Twin Cities, enjoy the countless amenities that Minnestay has to offer. We have one of the region’s largest collections of North Loop Minneapolis condos, Lake Minnetonka house rentals, and luxury estates. Please give us a call today at 612-216-5511 to save bundles on multi-week summer (or spring) getaways to sunny Minnesota. Book our waterfront rentals in Minneapolis here!
