Area Guides

From world-famous shopping malls to free art museums, there’s something for everything here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!

From world-famous shopping malls to free art museums, there’s something for everything here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!

Best Things to Do in Minnesota

Rifling through the countless things to do in Minnesota before a well-deserved, long-awaited getaway can be a lengthy process, especially for those who prefer to create a detailed itinerary. The Twin Cities, in particular, is home to the world-famous Mall of America, free Minneapolis Art Institute, countless award-winning craft breweries, several culinary hotbeds, and some of the best lakeside people-watching in North America. Minneapolis and St. Paul are also revered for having two of the best city park systems in the country. Spend your days observing local art, sipping on staggeringly delicious craft beer, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and strolling underneath Minnehaha Falls before retiring to your rooftop patio, private pool, or romantic en suite.

Free Travel guide

Minnestay’s Vacation Guide is the ultimate resource for all of the top area attractions in Minneapolis! This free resource is filled with recommendations on what to do during your getaway. Curate a trip that suits your interests with the help of our Vacation Guide. Simply request the guide and get it delivered right to your inbox.

Things to do

Rifling through the countless things to do in Minnesota before a well-deserved, long-awaited getaway can be a lengthy process, especially for those who prefer to create a detailed itinerary. The Twin Cities, in particular, is home to the world-famous Mall of America, free Minneapolis Art Institute, countless award-winning craft breweries, several culinary hotbeds, and some of the best lakeside people-watching in North America. Minneapolis and St. Paul are also revered for having two of the best city park systems in the country. Spend your days observing local art, sipping on staggeringly delicious craft beer, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and strolling underneath Minnehaha Falls before retiring to your rooftop patio, private pool, or romantic en suite.

Free Travel Guide

Minnestay’s Vacation Guide is the ultimate resource for all of the top area attractions in Minneapolis! This free resource is filled with recommendations on what to do during your getaway. Curate a trip that suits your interests with the help of our Vacation Guide. Simply request the guide and get it delivered right to your inbox.

For even more travel tips, date night ideas, and can’t-miss attractions, visit our always current blog page! Each month, we cover a wide variety of topics, such as free museums, craft breweries, North Loop restaurants, and city parks. The blog page itself doubles as a handy Twin Cities entertainment guide, especially for those searching for fun kids activities in Minneapolis or the best things to do near the Mall of America.