Travel Stories

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

7 min read • Mar 6, 2022

Here’s what you need to know before visiting Minneapolis, from braving the icy winters to navigating public transportation.

• budget travel

• connections

5 min read • Feb 19, 2022

More affordable than coastal cities but with the same metropolitan joys, visiting Minneapolis on a budget doesn’t hinder your experience at all.

• art and culture

• museums

7 min read • Jan 29, 2022

Museums in Minneapolis cover all the bases, from art and science to historic migrations and quirky, niche topics. Here are Minneapolis' best museums.

• activities

9 min read • Jan 20, 2022

Minneapolis is a fiercely creative, passionate city, and there's plenty to enjoy for free, from parks to top-class museums. Here are our top picks.

• hiking

• activities

10 min read • Dec 10, 2021

From the headwaters of the Mississippi to the birthplace of Bob Dylan, there's a lot you can see within three hours of Minneapolis - even in the winter.

• activities

6 min read • Oct 20, 2021

Minneapolis boasts activities, dining, art, and attractions that rival a coastal city, all tucked away in the prettiest corner of the Midwest.

• activities

• water sports

6 min read • Oct 12, 2021

A city of contrasts, Minneapolis transforms across each different season. Here’s a guide on when to visit Minneapolis depending on what you’re looking for.

• sustainable travel

• connections

5 min read • Oct 12, 2021

Navigate Minneapolis on foot, bicycle, car, rideshare or via public transportation. This city’s easy-to-learn infrastructure makes it quick to get around.

• activities

• wildlife and nature

5 min read • Sep 3, 2021

From lakeside hangouts to patches of greenery backed by the skyline, parks are abundant in Minneapolis. Here are the city’s best green spaces.

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Aug 25, 2021

Minneapolis has plenty of sandy lake shores with calm waters fit for water sports or simply relaxing. Here are the best beaches in Minneapolis.

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • Aug 6, 2021

It's easy to hop around Minneapolis’ distinct districts, picking out your favorite spots in each. Here's a guide to the best neighborhoods in Minneapolis.

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Jul 28, 2019

If you’ve ever been to a baseball game, you’ve probably sung the sport’s anthem: ‘Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.’ How very passé. These days,…

• hiking

• activities

5 min read • Dec 6, 2017

That award for best weather city? Minneapolis is 100% not winning it, given the long, wind-whipped winters and short-lived summers. But you won't catch…