TALES FROM THE ROAD
Helping you plan your next adventure
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Our lives are a collection of stories. From the hustle and bustle of every day living to exciting and relaxing vacations, we gather thoughts, images and events to deposit in our memory banks, and share with those closest to us. Let us help you tell your next story at a family gathering or spot around the campfire.
A Taste of the Minnesota Orchestra
The Minnesota Orchestra 2017-18 Season Sampler is a night full of Tchaikovsky, Harry Potter, Beethoven and more to get you excited for a diverse upcoming season.
Wheel Fun Rentals
Wheel Fun Rentals gets locals and visitors biking, paddling and boating around six Twin Cities parks.
Minneapolis Aquatennial, July 19 – 22
Get out and experience all the activities that celebrate the wonderful city of Minneapolis during the Aquatennial July 19-22.
Top Twin Cities Patios to Savor This Summer
Savor the fleeting warmer weather by dining outside. These Twin Cities patios and decks, both new and old, make summer an eating adventure.
Five Must-Visit Farmers Markets in the Twin Cities
Looking for the perfect local market to visit this summer? Check out our top five picks for must-visit farmers markets in the Twin Cities.
What to See, Sip & Eat Before The Basilica Block Party
Get ready to rock out at the “holiest” night of music, The Basilica Block Party, at Loring Park in Minneapolis on July 7 and 8.
Free Events with Minneapolis’ Grown-Up Club
The Grown-Up Club hosts monthly events for fun in the Twin Cities all year round, including this month’s Capture the Flag meet up.
Bike and Coffee Shops on Twin Cities Trails
Experience speed like never before with this biking coffee shop tour. These coffee shops cater to bikers, supplying both coffee and biking equipment.
Watch the Dragon Boats Race in St. Paul
Dragon boats take to Lake Phalen in St. Paul this July for the Pan-Asian Dragon Festival.
Top 4 Mini Golf Courses in the Twin Cities
Take a swing at these four unique mini golf courses in the Twin Cities area.
Take a Day Trip to a Minnesota Pizza Farm
Farm-fresh ingredients loaded on top of a wood-fired pizza, surrounded by the Minnesota countryside—does it get any better than that?
Explore Minneapolis’ Bryn Mawr Neighborhood
Located just outside of downtown Minneapolis, Bryn Mawr has a friendly, small-town feel with neighborhood restaurants and shops on nearly every corner.
Twin Cities Daytime Date Ideas
Two lovebirds can tackle these two cities, hand-in-hand, using these daytime date ideas to get out in the sun.
Painting Playdate
You’re never too young or old to embrace your creative side and paint a canvas or pottery at these art studios in the Twin Cities.
Twin Cities Thrifty Traveler-Summer Edition
Experience the wonders of the Twin Cities in the best way possible—for free! Follow our weeklong schedule filled with free summer activities.
Top 5 Public Cruises in the Twin Cities
Experience Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River like never before with the top 5 public cruise lines in the Twin Cities.
Summer in the Twin Cities Events Roundup
From live music to festivals, the Twin Cities are buzzing with events this summer. See what’s happening from July through Labor Day with our events roundup.
Twin Cities Ice Cream Shops
We all scream for ice cream. Scream no more, instead lick local with these unique Twin Cities ice cream shops.
Fourth of July Events
Celebrate Fourth of July at these festive events throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs.
Summer Date Nights in Minneapolis
Dine, drink and discover the city of Minneapolis with these summer date night ideas that are perfect for any pair.
FlyOver Canada at the Mall of America
Experience the natural beauty of Canada without having to buy a passport with the FlyOver Canada tour at the Mall of America.
Play a Round of FootGolf this Summer in the Twin Cities
Try putting a hole-in-one with the new game that’s sweeping the nation. FootGolf is a golf-soccer hybrid that is the perfect game for the summer.
In-Depth Look at the Fogo de Chão Renovation
Enjoy everything you love about Fogo de Chão in a newly redesigned interior in downtown Minneapolis with the same Brazilian steakhouse culinary experience.
Top 5 Things To Do When Visiting the Twin Cities
Top 5 things to see and do in Minneapolis and St. Paul while visiting.
Valleyfair’s Food Truck Festival
Visit Valleyfair in Shakopee this Saturday and Sunday for the amusement park’s annual Food Truck Festival, featuring nearly 20 different restaurants on wheels.
Little Free Library
Twin Citians embrace their love for books with Little Free Library book exchanges that both inspire life-long readers and add flair to the neighborhood.
Behind the Scenes at Faribault Woolen Mill Co.
Uncover the history and explore the inner workings on a behind-the-scenes tour at Faribault Woolen Mill Co., which has been producing its famed woolen goods for more than 150 years.
Best Twin Cities Sunset Spots
A beautiful sunset deserves an equally awesome spot to watch it from. Check out these Twin Cities viewing spots.
5 Must-Follow Minneapolis Instagram Accounts
Check out five must-follow Minneapolis Instagram accounts that both locals and wander-lusters will love.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Grand Reopening
After two years of construction, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden celebrates its grand reopening this Saturday, June 10.