MALL OF AMERICA - Here you can ride a rollercoaster, watch sharks swim, eat in a rainforest, and indulge in some serious retail therapy—all without ever setting foot outdoors. And BONUS - Minnesota doesn’t have sales tax on clothing, so go nuts!

WE'RE THE MINI-APPLE: SEE A SHOW - There are more theater seats per capita in the Twin Cities than anywhere outside of New York City. That’s a big deal! Check out the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Minnesota Public Radio’s Fitzgerald Theater, the Orpheum Theatre, and the State Theatre to take in one of their upcoming shows. Also consider visiting the famous Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis’ historic mill district or the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre where you can dine, drink, and enjoy a stellar performance.

THE STONE ARCH BRIDGE AND SAINT ANTHONY MAIN - This is one of the best views of the Minneapolis skyline. Grab a bite to eat at Wild Cafe, walk along the riverfront, and enjoy the scenery.

DISCOVER THE MUSIC SCENE - Between the live music venues and music festivals, Minneapolis has over 550 music concerts per year. Discover new and well-established talent at local clubs including First Avenue, Varsity Theater, Mill City Nights, Icehouse and the Cabooze in Minneapolis, and The Amsterdam, Turf Club and Palace Theatre in St. Paul.

BREWERY SCENE - On those bitter cold winter days it’s no secret that Minneapolis likes to unwind with a good beer no matter the season. Ever since a Prohibition-era law came to an end in 2011 that limited breweries from selling their beer in-house, Minneapolis has seen a beer renaissance. The booming beer scene translates into breweries and beer bars popping up all around town. If your heart tends to pitter patter for pale ales and porters, you’re in luck!

Just check out the link to find your next brewery!

https://www.minneapolis.org/food-drink/breweries/find-breweries/

FOOD SCENE - Escquire called Minneapolis “America’s most intriguing food and drink city that no one’s talking about.” Some of the top rated chefs in America include: Gavin Kaysen of Spoon & Stable, Jamie Malone of Grand Cafe, John Karus of Patisserie 46, and recent James Beard Award recipient Ann Kim, of Young Joni, Pizzeria Lola and Hello Pizza. Below are a few others worth mentioning.

Best Burgers: Parlour Bar, Matt's Bar, Red Cow, Blue Door Pub

Best Breakfast: Al's, Key's Cafe, Hen House Eatery, Good Day Cafe

Best Steak: Manny's, Murrays, JD Hoyts, Baldamar

Best Overall: Young Joni (check out the speakeasy), Bar La Grassa, Spoon and Stable, Colita, Martina, Meritage, Saint Dinette, Revival, Hyacinth, Mucci’s Italian