Minneapolis and St. Paul are really cool cities full of great breweries & Beautiful NaturE.

Twin Cities Tips:

Definitely plan several days to explore—Minneapolis has several distinct neighborhoods to adventure around and then St. Paul is about 20 minutes east with its own downtown to meander.
Visit between May-October unless you love brutal cold and heavy snow!
Planning a Minnesota road trip? Check out my North Shore beer and travel guide here!

Adventures & Ales Top Twin Cities Recommendations:

BlackStack Brewing: Killer beers and the nicest people! This is definitely the best brewery in the Twin Cities and a must visit. Located between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Chain of Lakes: Rent a bike and take a journey around the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway to see Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake!
- Nice Ride is the name of the city’s public bike share system, they are super convenient and reasonably priced!
Barrel Theory Beer Company: A fantastic brewery in downtown St. Paul making killer beers. The space is small but the vibes are great.
Fair State Brewing Coop: This employee-owned brewery has fantastic beers, particularly their Lagers. They also have pretzels from the bakery next door and a beer garden in the back.
Modist Brewing: This brewery has delicious beers and great vibes. They are located in downtown Minneapolis.
Falling Knife Brewing Company: A fantastic brewery with an IPA-heavy tap list, a small patio and good vibes. Don’t let their industrial strip mall location fool you!
Boom Island Park: Great views of the Minneapolis skyline, especially at sunset!
Fulton Beer: A cool spot to sit outside and enjoy your drink taking in the sights and sounds of the city.
Rise Bagel Co.: I’m a sucker for a good bagel and Rise does not disappoint!
Stay at Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis: This beautiful hotel is right in the heart of the city! Their restaurant is Six 15 and they have great breakfast, dinner and drink options including six local craft beers on tap. They are also dog friendly!

Minneapolis and St. Paul Tourist Spots Actually Worth Visiting:

Minnehaha Falls: A nice waterfall and park. It’s not exactly “hiking” it’s more like urban-hiking, but still nice to get into nature. They have a brewery pop-up here sometimes as well.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: Home to the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry Sculpture, this is a cool place to meander around and check out some art.
Bell Museum: An awesome museum in St. Paul focused on natural history with a planetarium. Highly recommend!
The Endless Bridge at Guthrie Theater: Touristy, but it’s free so why not? Go to the Guthrie Theater, go up, go outside, take in the views. It is just a quick stop while you’re exploring.
The Bakken Museum: A museum of innovation right off the Chain of Lakes. This is more kid focused than adult, but it is in a cool historic building.

Other things to do in the Twin Cities:

Dangerous Man Brewing: Solid beer and friendly staff! A bit off the beaten path but worth it.
Waldmann Brewery: A German brewery in St. Paul with restaurant vibes in a converted old house. They have a nice front patio space and good beers and food.
Bad Weather Brewing Company: Solid beers at this popular brewery in St. Paul. Located right next to Waldmann.
Day Block Brewing: Good beer, good food, friendly staff!
Utepils Brewing: Solid beers and you can sit by the river to drink it! Not the best view, but still enjoyable.
Surly Brewing Co.: A massive brewery in Minneapolis. There is a huge outdoor space, an extensive tap list, and food as well.
Dual Citizen Brewing Co.: Good beers, chill warehouse-y vibes.
Inbound BrewCo: Military themed brewery with solid pours.
Pyres Brewing: A nice outdoor patio not far from the river. Large menu of beer & food!
Urban Growler Brewing: All female-owned brewery and restaurant! They are not too far from BlackStack between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Sociable Cider Werks: Good ciders and usually a food truck onsite as well.
Indeed Brewing Company: Right around the corner from Able, this place has a cool outdoor patio and solid beers.
Bauhaus Brew Labs: A trendy brewery with a large outdoor space and games.
Glam Doll Donuts: Super delicious! Fancy donuts and yummy coffee.
The Freehouse: Restaurant-style brewery with average beers in downtown Minneapolis. Great brunch!
56 Brewing: A solid brewery with a nice outdoor patio and frequent food trucks.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative: Just a 5 minute walk from 56 Brewing, this coop has unique beer styles and lots of games.
Clockwerks Brewing: A pretty mediocre brewery in the heart of downtown.