Itineraries
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With so much to see and do in the Twin Cities, maximizing your stay here can be overwhelming even for the most seasoned traveler. We’ve made it easy for you with proven itineraries loved by the locals. Choose from foodie tours, pub crawls, girls’ and guys’ getaways, and everything in between.
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A Day at Nickelodeon Universe
In the center of the biggest mall in North America lies one of our country’s greatest amusement parks—Nickelodeon Universe. Spend a high-flying, thrilling day here and end it with a light show that will blow your mind, not your wallet.
Outlet Shopping
The Twin Cities are home to three, truly amazing outlet malls conveniently located north, east and south of the metro.
Park Hopping
The Twin Cities have some of the best park and trail systems in the country. Try this itinerary of some hidden gems we love.
3 Courses to Keep You Swinging Through the Weekend
There may not be 10,000 courses in Minnesota, but there are 65 within 20 minutes of downtown Minneapolis, all of which are worthy of a tee time.
Weekend on the Water
Here in the Twin Cities, it’s important to spend some time on the water. And with 20-some lakes and many more rivers, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a way to do that. Enjoy a relaxing waterfront weekend as you explore some of our best shores.
Urban Biking
Zoom past skyscrapers, across bridges & around historic neighborhoods. With hundreds of miles of bikeways, this is an urban cyclist’s dream come true.
Shoppers’ Utopia
With more than 520 stores and 50 restaurants not to mention theaters, an amusement park, underground aquarium, comedy clubs and signature experiences, the infamous Mall of America is the undisputed leader in creating the ultimate shopper-tainment extravaganza.
8 Art-Infused Locations to Stoke Your Creativity
The Twin Cities houses as many museums as Minnesota hoards lakes—OK, maybe not that many, but there are plenty to go around. Anchored by world-class institutions like the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Science Museum of Minnesota.
A Weekend With the Boys
They’re the stuff of legends. Events that spark hours of reminiscing while you throw a few back. We’re talking about guys’ weekend.
8 Under-the-Radar Hangouts for a Fun-Filled Weekend with the Girls
You can’t go wrong when you’re hanging out with girlfriends. Have you ever considered, though, breaking away from “the usual” (lunch date, dinner date, happy hour drinks) and trying something totally new? Read on for ideas for the perfect girls’ weekend.