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4 Things You Need to Add to Your Summer Bucket List, Now!

4 Things You Need to Add to Your Summer Bucket List, Now!

by Dave Lawrance | Minnesota, Things to do

It’s summer in the Twin Cities and you’re itchin’ to get out and do something different. Boy, do we have the perfect summer guide for you! Grab a cold drink, find a cozy chair, and dive into four exciting and wildly popular things you need to add to...
7 Springtime Activities In The Twin Cities to Add to Your  Bucket List

7 Springtime Activities In The Twin Cities to Add to Your Bucket List

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Minnesota, Things to do

The weather has finally turned (50 degrees today!), thank goodness, and it’s safe to go outdoors again ( at least until the snow storm this weekend)!  Where once we were stuck inside, we can now enjoy adventures on the town and in the wilderness. Here are seven of our...
10 Things That Will Make You Fall In Love With Minnesota

10 Things That Will Make You Fall In Love With Minnesota

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Minnesota, Things to do

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that means that love is in the air! On that note, here are 10 things that will have you falling in love with Minnesota all year round! 1. The Minneapolis Museum of Art If you’re an art lover or just want to...
5 Minnesota Winter Events to Get You Through The Season

5 Minnesota Winter Events to Get You Through The Season

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Minnesota, Things to do

It’s no secret that Minnesota has seen its share of blustery weather over the years. And why wouldn’t it? The Midwestern state borders Canada and Lake Superior, bringing in plenty of lake effect snow to last a lifetime. It’s that time of year when...
5 Amazing Places Near the Twin Cities to See the Fall Colors

5 Amazing Places Near the Twin Cities to See the Fall Colors

by Dave Lawrance | Minnesota, Things to do

Between Minnesota’s hot, humid summers and infamously cold winters you will find the absolute best time to explore the Twin Cities region – the gorgeous fall season! Beautifully complementing the comfortably mild weather are the iconic fall colors that spread across...
Top 6 Things to Add to Your Bucket List Before Heading Back to School

Top 6 Things to Add to Your Bucket List Before Heading Back to School

by Dave Lawrance | Minnesota, Things to do

Okay, okay, so we know that some of you have actually already started school. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up your swimsuits just yet.  There’s plenty of beach weather, late night sunsets, and firefly catching to enjoy.  Make the most of...
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