Travel & Visitors
Travel & Visitors
The best destinations in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Day Tripping: Balsam Lake, Wis.
The latest reason to visit this St. Croix River Valley lake town? Shopping at new modern gift store HopSack. Read more
Jun 10, 2021
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Insider's Guide Downtown Minneapolis 2021
Feeling nostalgic for downtown fun again? Prime your Insta feed for our curated collection of summer 2021's IRL hot spots, staycation destinations, and lesser-known walking locales. Plus: mpls downtown council's state of a post-pandemic city. Read more
Jun 7, 2021
Weekend Getaways, Daytrips, and Escapes for Every Season
Is cabin fever hitting hard? Dreaming of an escape for this year–even if it's just a few hours' drive from home? We've got you. Read more
Mar 7, 2021
Photo by Ackerman + Gruber
A Look at Downtown Minneapolis in 2021
Downtown notables on reanimating a post-pandemic city, how the arts and restaurant industries (we'll say it) pivoted, rising stars in the skyline, cold weather walks worth layering up for, and more in your 2021 guide to downtown Minneapolis. Read more
Feb 1, 2021
Courtesy of Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel Draws From Vikings Past and Present
The new Nordic-inspired hotel is now open and located near the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Read more
Oct 5, 2020
Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota
Minnesota Escapes to Fall For
The trees are calling, the prairie grasses are swaying in the wind, and the trails are standing at the ready. Grab your quarantine crew and get our of your backyard to explore the best of our state, starting with these bucket list–worthy stops. Read more
Sep 25, 2020
Photos by Caitlin Abrams
Why the Great River Road Is Secretly Minnesota's Best Day Trip Drive
The other shore worth an explore. (And yes, you can day trip it.) Read more
Sep 24, 2020
Photos by Caitlin Abrams
The Drive Along the Great River Road
What inspired the author, his wife, and his poodle to take a scenic midweek drive around the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin, through the ancient unglaciated limestone cliffs, all the way to the Marine Art Museum in Winona? Pie for lunch! Read more
Sep 24, 2020
Photos by Caitlin Abrams
Higher Ground: Exploring Minnesota's Hill Country
From billy goat trudges to lazy strolls, the bluff lands beguile. Read more
Sep 24, 2020
Natalie Hall
What to Do on a Road Trip Around Grand Rapids
A cabin retreat might mean a longer drive, but the Grand Rapids area is worth the car time. Read more
Sep 4, 2020
Photograph by Grand View Lodge Resort
How the Pandemic Is Affecting Summer Resorts
Turns out the pandemic didn’t cancel summer resorts. It just changed who you get to hang out with once you go. Read more
Aug 3, 2020
Photo courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
10 Big Trees to Appreciate Around the Metro
Here are 10 city (and suburban) trees you should visit. Read more
Jun 23, 2020
