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The Minneapolis Summer Essentials List
725 Vineland Pl
Minneapolis, MN
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.
100 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN
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
201 N Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN
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
750 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN
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
1315 Tyler St NE
Minneapolis, MN
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
1401 West River Rd N
Minneapolis, MN
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
953 County Rd 153
Minneapolis, MN
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
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
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
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
1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN
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
306 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN
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!