Travel & Visitors
Travel & Visitors
The best destinations in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Burb Appeal: Standout Suburbs of the Twin Cities
As much as we love our thriving urban hubs of Minneapolis and St. Paul (some of the greenest in the country!), the Twin Cities metro area stretches far and wide. We’ve got seven counties to explore, filled with hidden treasures. Read more
Jul 17, 2023
ABC News/"Good Morning America"
GMA Kicks Off “Main Street USA” Series in Stillwater
The Good Morning America segment focused on Sara Jespersen, a Stillwater resident who made it her job to beautify the town and make it a home for all. Read more
Jul 6, 2023
The 2023 Insider’s Guide to Downtown Minneapolis
You can’t call it a comeback if you never left. And with retail and restaurants reanimating, residential projections being outpaced, and pockets of green space popping up as hubs of recreation and social change, downtown just keeps getting better. Read more
Jun 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Hennepin Healthcare (former exterior); photo by Brandon Stengel (current exterior)
The Heartbeat of Downtown
Hennepin Healthcare is more than just a community treasure. It has served as a source of hope and healing for residents and visitors since 1887. Read more
Jun 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota
Simple Summer: Low-Key Local Vacation Ideas
We took a lesson from the Swedish—known as “lagom”—and rounded up these Minnesota travel tips that inspire us to do less but enjoy what we do more. Read more
Jun 1, 2023
Wading Into Myth
Behold! The mighty Mississippi River’s humble beginnings a few hours north of the Twin Cities. Wading into these quiet waters, it’s hard to grapple with just how enormous and important this river is. Read more
Apr 30, 2023
Paul Vincent, courtesy of Explore Minnesota
The Bucket List of Minnesota Wonders
As you gear up for the summer travel season, here’s a mini bucket list of breathtaking, unique, and (perhaps) otherworldly spots to guide your wanderlust for wonders in your own backyard. Read more
Apr 30, 2023
Photograph by Tom Wallace/ALAMY
By the Numbers: Naniboujou Lodge
Since its inception nearly a century ago, the dining room at Naniboujou Lodge, 15 miles northeast of Grand Marais on Highway 61, stands out thanks to its psychedelic rainbow murals on the ceiling and all four walls. Read more
Apr 11, 2023
Photos courtesy of Explore Minnesota, except where noted
12 Towns Worth the Weekend
We rounded up 12 towns of all shapes and sizes with one thing in common: They have lots to offer! Explore their unique shops, bakeries, breweries, B&Bs, and everything in between. We call it a town haul! Read more
Mar 29, 2023
MN Department of Public Safety
What to Know About Real ID
The Real ID deadline was extended until May 2025. Here's how to get yours. Read more
Jan 11, 2023
Photos courtesy of Video Vision
Former Video Store-Turned-Airbnb Rewinds Back in Time
Video Vision, a former indie video store in Winona, gets a swanky renovation into a local- and sci-fi-themed getaway. Read more
Jan 10, 2023
Photo by Bob Israel
Wishing for Winter
From ice roads and impressive icicles to frozen parks and fireside stays, we’ve rounded up cool reasons to layer up and the hottest places to warm up all winter long. Read more
Dec 15, 2022
