Welcome to the Twin Cities, where there is always something to see and do no matter the season. Springtime strolls, summer concerts, long fall drives and lacing up some skates in the winter, just to name a few. Year-round, you can explore museums, try new restaurants, or shop at local markets. There’s always something to cure your boredom.
Still in progress, we’re adding ideas and details weekly
Eat & Drink
1. Taste Something new at the International Markets & Food Halls
Visit:
- Midtown Global Market
- Hmong Market
- Keg & Case
- The Market at Malcom Yards
- Graze Provisions + Libations
- Eat Street Crossing
2. Dine on Eat Street
Where to Eat on Minneapolis’s Eat Street Corridor
3. Have a Beer at a Local Brewery
See The Full List of Minnesota Breweries Here
4. Try a New Cider at a Cidery
See The Full List of Minnesota Cideries Here
5. Try a New Libation at a Distillery
See The Full List of Minnesota Distilleries Here
6. Test This Years Vintage at a Winery
See a Full List of Minnesota Wineries Here
7. Level Up Dining Out with Exclusive Meal Tickets
Find Tickets At:
8. Treat Yourself to Fine Dining During MSP Magazine’s Restaurant Week
Check Out Upcoming Dates & Restaurants Here
Live Entertainment
9. Attend the Theater
Find Upcoming Shows & Tickets at:
- Guthrie Theater
- State Theatre
- Orpheum Theatre
- Children’s Theatre Company
- Penumbra Theater
- Pantages Theatre
- Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
10. Attend a Concert
Rock Out At:
- First Ave / 7th Street Entry
- The Fitzgerald Theater
- Fine Line
- Turf Club
- Palace Theatre
- The Armory
- Roy Wilkins Auditorium
- Target Center
- Xcel Energy Center
- Dakota Jazz Club
- State Theater
11. Cheer for the Home Team at a Sporting Event
Find Upcoming Events & Tickets At:
- Gopher Sports
- United FC Soccer
- Aurora FC Soccer
- St. Paul Saints Baseball
- Wild Hockey
- Vikings Football
- Twins Baseball
- Timberwolves Basketball
- Lynx Basketball
12. Have a Laugh at a Stand Up Comedy or Improv Show
Open Mic Nights:
See the Full Schedule of Upcoming Open Mic Nights Here
Comedy Clubs & Theaters:
Improv Theaters:
Local Staples
13. Spend a Day at the Zoo
Head To:
14. Visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
15. Find Your Next Inspiration at an Art Museum
Visit:
16. Pique Your Curiosity at the Science Museum
17. Hang Out on St. Anthony Main
Be Sure To Sightsee:
18. Test Your Luck at a Casino
Go Broke At:
Check the full list of Casinos in Minnesota Here
19. Place Your Bets on Horse Racing
Catch a Race At:
Hobbies
20. Take an Arts or Crafts Class
Find a List of the Best Art Classes Here
21. Learn to Cook
Day Trips & Vacation
22. Take a Day or Weekend Trip and explore more of Greater Minnesota
Experience:
- Stillwater
- Duluth
- Mankato
- La Crosse
- Red Wing
- Lake Mille Lacs
- Grand Marais/North Shore
- Save a Fox Rescue in Fairbault
- Reopening in 2024, except for Platinum sponsors
- American Bear Association / Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
23. Celebrate International and Local Culture at an Annual Event or Festival
Attend:
- Ukrainian Festival
- Greek Festival
- September 8-10, 2023
- Carifest
- Pizza Luce Block Party
- Art A Whirl
- May 19 – 21, 2023
Outdoor Activity
24. Get out on the Lakes or River on a Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard
Check Out These Recommendations:
Best Twin Cities Rental Locations according to mspmag.com
Best Places according to twincitiesoutdoors.com
25. Spend a Day Exploring the Chain Of Lakes or The Grand Rounds
26. Hop on Your Bike or Rent One and Explore the Bike Friendliest Cities in the Country
Check Out These Rental Options
Explore These Routes and Trails
Thrillseek
27. Hang Glide Over Lake Pepin
Schedule Your Adventure with Eagle Hang Gliding
28. Zip-line in Henderson or over Sand Creek
Zip-line At:
29. Sky Dive Over Western Wisconsin
Learn More at Skydive Twin Cities
30. Ride in a Hot Air Balloon Over the St. Croix River Valley
31. Hit the Rides at an Amusement Park
Head To:
Rec. Sports & Competitions
32. Join a Rec. Sports League
Sign Up a Team at CSC Sports or check if your local Parks & Rec offers leagues to join
33. Take Your Car to the Track
Find Upcoming Events & Schedules At:
- Dakota County Technical College
- ProKart Burnsville
- ProKart Maple Grove
- Team Molzer Mowery Racing Pro Shop and Track
- SCCA Land O’ Lakes Region
34. Test Your Aim at a Shooting or Archery Range
Find a Shooting Range Here
Find an Archery Range Here
35. Enjoy a Stroll in a Park or the Woods Playing Disc Golf
See the Full List of Courses in Minnesota Here
36. Aim for the Fairway Golfing
Find a Course or Driving Range At:
Minnesota and Twin Cities Area Golf Course & Driving Ranges
Play Driving Games at Topgolf
37. Join a Curling Club
- St Paul Curling Club
- Richfield Curling Club
- Frogtown Curling Club
- Dakota Curling
- Twin Cities Curling Association
- Four Seasons Curling Club
- Chaska Curling Center
38. Compete in the Epic Yard Game of Lawn Bowling
Book a Court At:
Night In With Friends
39. Host a Board Game Night
Shop for New Games At:
40. Host a Power Point Party
Learn What They’re All About Here
Neighborhood Bar Fun & Games
41. Test Your [Useless] Knowledge at Trivia
Find Upcoming Events At:
42. Bring Home the Bacon at a Meat Raffle
43. Grab a Dauber and Head to Bingo
44. Belt Your Favorite Tune at Karaoke
Find Upcoming Nights At:
The Obscure
45. Test Your Sanity at the Quietest Room on Earth
Or Check Out this List of Cool and Unusual Things to Do from Atlas Obscura
Tours
46. Take a Stadium Tour
Tour:
47. Learn About Your Local Brewery & Try the Taps on a Brewery Tour
Lookup Tours at Your Nearest Brewery, or Book One With:
48. Sightsee Around The River on a Historic Segway Tour
49. Plan Your Own Mural Tour
50. Tour the Home & Studio of Prince at Paisley Park
51. Enjoy an Afternoon on the water with a Boat Tour
Check Out These Recommendations for Tours on Lake Minnetonka, The Mississippi, and the St. Croix
Shop
52. Shop the Largest Mall in America at Mall of America
Check Out a All the Shops, Resturants and Upcoming Events Here