Spend this summer in style when you come to Minneapolis. We've got plenty of activities to fill your appetite, quiet hikes, food festivals, and dog parks.

Whether you want to have a summer filled with excitement or keep things mellow, we give you some fun ways to spend your summer in absolute delight and have a blast of your lifetime.

1. Go Ballistic and Shop Till You Drop

Are you a shopaholic, or do you merely like buying the best things in life? Shop at our largest mall around, the Mall of America, featuring up to five hundred stores with eye-boggling roller coasters, intricate architectural designs, eateries, and caribous, all in the house. Even if you've been dragged on a shopping spree this summer, there are so many fun things to do in our country's largest mall.

2. Turn Your Groove On and Party

Are you looking for some groovy uptown funk? Come on down to uptown and experience the wildest parties from Friday night. Hang around some of the sophisticated joints around and jam to some jazz, pop, and EDM. Some of the hotspots to drop by are:

• The Pourhouse

• Uptown Tavern & Rooftop

• Stella's

• Cowboy Slim's

• Cuzzy's Grill & Bar

• TILT Pinball Bar for some exciting hotdogs and pinball cocktail action

3. Go On a Food Galore

Our superb food halls are the very definition of paradise for all foodies out there, including our Elevate Food Hall to Malcolm Yards Market, Graze Provisions + Libations to Keg, and Case Market. Most joints offer various meals, including BBQ, Seafood, empanadas, and more. But, the fun doesn't stop there. Try out Graze Provisions + Libations for some fun things to do, such as bubble hockey and Mario Kart.

4. Spend Some Time at the Guthrie

Enjoy some theatric scenes from the one of the best performing arts center in Minneapolis. Guthrie Theater is home to the endless bridge, spanning over the scenic Mississippi while featuring some of the best Midwestern shows. It's an absolute must-visit for all culture gurus and scenic lovers.

5. Visit the Dog Park

Shout out to all the animal lovers; our dog park is a haven for all pugs and dogs alike. Come witness pups and dogs roam around and play in a peaceful setting far away from city traffic dangers. More so, the pleasant air does a number to your face and lungs. Located downtown, the venue isn't far from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

6. Play Some Games at the Arcade

Do you want to enjoy some videogames and a cozy place to unleash your inner child? Up-Down Minneapolis is a hub of eccentric arcade games, spanning throughout the generations and giving adults a means of venting off and enjoying their youth again. With food, drinks, pizza slices, and classic games like pinball, Tetris, Jenga, Connect Four, and Skee-ball, Up-Down has you covered for some tremendous blazing retro fun.

7. Grab a Bite of Our Iconic Jucy Lucy

Minnesotans are famous for our iconic burger known as the "Jucy Lucy." It has attracted the attention of celebrities, including Justin Timberlake. There are many variations to the original Lucy, with many restaurants adding their own special mix to the recipe. You can indulge your taste buds at the 5-8 club for a nice, deliciously generic Minnesotan styled burger during your summer vacation.

8. Spin Some Axe's and Embrace Your Hunter Instincts

Bring out the badass with some good old fashioned ax throwing at Bad Axe. The spacious venue offers tons of tomahawk thrusting action where family and friends can indulge in lumberjack like fun. Beat high scores and rank up to emerge as the ax-throwing King. Cool off with some delicious smoothies downtown or call it a night and head on out for some shut-eye.

In Summary

Spend your summertime in fun and enjoy the wonders of the "City of Lakes." Your visit is bound to fill you with cherished memories, adrenaline, and delight from our food halls to an eccentric nightlight and ax-throwing joint.