Meet Me on Nicollet: A Day in Downtown Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis day where locals actually meet: Nicollet. This pedestrian-first corridor is the city’s downtown spine, stitched together by public art, sidewalk patios, and easy connections to transit and the skyway system. From there, it’s a short hop to a 1929 skyscraper with a breezy observation deck, the Guthrie Theater’s camera-ready “Endless Bridge,” a […]
Beyond the Mall: Minneapolis Shops That Keep It Wonderfully Weird
Minneapolis has a reputation for lakes, bike trails, and a legendary music scene, but if you step off Nicollet Mall and wander away from the chains, you’ll discover something even more fun: a thriving ecosystem of shops that thrive on quirk, creativity, and community spirit. These are the spots where you’ll find handmade prints, rare […]
The Great Minneapolis Outdoors: Trails for Every Explorer
Minneapolis is one of those rare cities where you can step off a busy street and, within minutes, be standing under a waterfall, walking a bluffside singletrack, or circling a glassy lake with sailboats in the distance. This guide focuses on four crowd-loved, locally endorsed hikes that show off the city’s green heart. Each section […]
Celebrating Minneapolis: A Year of Festivals in the Twin Cities
Minneapolis knows how to throw a party. From riverside art markets and massive fireworks to winter lights and one of the Midwest’s biggest Pride weekends, the city’s annual festival calendar anchors each season with something worth planning a trip around. Below are four signature events—summer to winter—plus tips, real attendee sentiments, and maps to make […]
Seeing Minneapolis Differently: A Journey Through Its Public Art Scene
Minneapolis does not hide its creativity. It puts it on the sidewalk, on the side of buildings, along a bike trail, and in a park where sculptures share space with skyline views. If you love discovering a city through the things you can see for free, Minneapolis is a great place to walk, bike, and […]
Playtime in the City of Lakes: Minneapolis’ Most Fun Attractions
Minneapolis earns its nickname the moment you step onto a lakeside path or watch sunset wash over the skyline. The “City of Lakes” invites simple, memory-making days: bike a shoreline loop, wander through a field of public art, stand in the mist of a 53-foot waterfall, and graze your way through a global food hall […]