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The Minneapolis Summer Essentials List

location_onMinneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis, MN
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

4.7 (6.0K Google reviews)

725 Vineland Pl
Minneapolis, MN

Open daily until 12:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

We love our winters, but summer is a special time in Minneapolis. Our lively breweries, art fairs, public parks, stellar food scene, and professional sports make Minneapolis the place to be. Explore all our city has to offer with these summertime essentials. Get the list:

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Check out a summer festival.

location_onStone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, MN
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Stone Arch Bridge

4.8 (2.6K Google reviews)

100 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN

Open daily until 12:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Get your groove on at Minneapolis' spring and summer festivals and fairs. One of the best excuses to spend quality time with the outdoors! Check out the list of our favorite summer events.

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Cool down with a cocktail

location_onRed Rabbit Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
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Red Rabbit Minneapolis

4.6 (2.4K Google reviews)

201 N Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday:

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday:

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Minneapolis raises the bar for all future cocktail experiences. Watch the process of carefully crafting the perfect beverage. Local ingredients. Exceptional flavors. Unique combinations. We’re talking house-made syrups, fresh-squeezed juices, collaborations with local coffee shops. We know what we’re doing (or at least our bartenders do). Check out the best places to grab a cocktail in Minneapolis.

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Shop the farmers markets

location_onMill City Farmers Market, Minneapolis, MN
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Mill City Farmers Market

4.6 (429 Google reviews)

750 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN

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Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

Farmers markets are a wondrous, one-stop keyhole into a city’s people, culture and, of course, food. Shop local and stop at a Minneapolis farmers market today! For a look at all Minneapolis farmers markets, check out this detailed list.

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Groove at a summer concert

location_onBauhaus Brew Labs, Minneapolis, MN
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Bauhaus Brew Labs

4.6 (731 Google reviews)

1315 Tyler St NE
Minneapolis, MN

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Monday:

4:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday:

4:00 – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:

4:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday:

4:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday:

3:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday:

12:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

Get ready for a summer filled with incredible live music in Minneapolis. From intimate venues to sprawling outdoor stages, Minneapolis will be buzzing with the sounds of talented artists across various genres.

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Sip a beer at a local brewery

location_onPryes Brewing Company, Minneapolis, MN
Ryan Stopera
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Pryes Brewing Company

4.7 (987 Google reviews)

1401 West River Rd N
Minneapolis, MN

Open dailysee hourshide hours

Monday:

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday:

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday:

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday:

11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:

11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:

11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Beer is a year-round drink, but there’s no denying that different seasons inspire different drinking behaviors. In the summer, it's time to beat the heat with light-bodied, crisp and refreshing flavors . Here are six on-tap and readily available beers that are locally made in Minneapolis this summer!

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Get out on the water

location_onLowry Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, MN
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Lowry Avenue Bridge

4.7 (113 Google reviews)

953 County Rd 153
Minneapolis, MN

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Monday:

Open 24 hours

Tuesday:

Open 24 hours

Wednesday:

Open 24 hours

Thursday:

Open 24 hours

Friday:

Open 24 hours

Saturday:

Open 24 hours

Sunday:

Open 24 hours

With the Mississippi River running through downtown and over 22 different lakes within city limits, we know you’d regret coming to Minneapolis without taking advantage of our wonderful waterways. There are so many ways to enjoy our rivers and lakes in every season... get ready to dive in.

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Catch a Twins game

location_onTarget Field, Minneapolis, MN
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Target Field

4.7 (15.7K Google reviews)

1 Twins Way
Minneapolis, MN

Target Field is a magical place. More than a ballpark, it is a place of shared joy, where cherished memories mingle with new moments to be treasured. It is where the Minnesota Twins entertain, innovate, inspire, uplift and unite – all because Life is Better with Baseball. There are countless reasons to visit Minneapolis for a Twins game at Target Field; here are nine of our favorites:

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Hit the bike trails

location_onGrand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN
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Grand Rounds

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Consistently ranked as one of the top bike cities in the country, Minneapolis boasts a complex network of bike paths and individual trails. Whether you’re going for a joy ride, looking for a workout, or biking to one of our breweries, the perfect medley of natural and urban sights makes biking in Minneapolis a breathtaking adventure. Here are some of the most convenient and scenic bike routes to take in Minneapolis.

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Go on a public art crawl

location_onMinneapolis American Indian Center, Minneapolis, MN
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Minneapolis American Indian Center

4.6 (206 Google reviews)

1508 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis has long been known for its theater and music scenes, not to mention the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Walker Art Center, but it doesn’t end there. Art is literally spilling onto our streets in the form of commissioned murals. Murals are seemingly everywhere you look, but here are a few to get you started on your outdoor art crawl.

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Go for a hike

location_onEloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Minneapolis, MN
Ryan Stopera
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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

4.8 (582 Google reviews)

1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday:

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday:

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday:

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or just a need a little fresh air, Minneapolis has a hiking trail the whole family can enjoy. Here are 10 hikes that we love.

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Try a new ice cream flavor

location_onFletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
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Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe

4.7 (636 Google reviews)

306 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

One of the best parts of summer in Minneapolis? The ice cream. But not just any ice cream. Sure, you can still get chocolate or vanilla. But we're talking about those flavors and concoctions that you can't get anywhere else. Keep reading to see where to pick up some of the best scoops!

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