Especially for winter months, find fun things to do in Minneapolis St. Paul. Embrace the outdoors, find indoor green space, escape to a museum, meet friends for coffee or a meal, or shop the world right here in local stores, great markets, and malls. From free to romantic to kid-friendly: here are more than 10 things to do in the Twin Cities in winter.
All about the shore excursions, hiking, kayaking, nature preserves, local culture, and onboard adventures during the Great Lakes Explorer cruise on Viking’s expedition ship Octantis.
The Viking Expedition cruise ship Octantis is sailing its first season on the Great Lakes. Find out what to expect from an expedition cruise, including scientific research, onboard laboratory and libraries, luxury amenities, and all the equipment to enjoy active excursions off ship.
Visiting Jack London State Park near Sonoma, California, brought back many pleasant memories of his stories and books I’d read since being introduced to To Build a Fire in 9th grade.
Twenty travel stories from destinations and tour providers about reviving travel after the long impact of the pandemic. From start-up companies to major destinations, new initiatives speak to the future of travel.
Five things we love about Duluth, including top attractions, viewpoints and historic sites. With bonus notes on Duluth’s best bets for restaurants, food and drink.
Calling all visitors to Minneapolis, for sports, arts, eats, shopping or other: you’ll find a happy base camp in the downtown area. Try shopping in the North Loop, walking from the River to the Sculpture Garden, sampling free music on the mall, or eating at the great range of restaurants.
Discover the top things to do in Milwaukee–not counting Miller and Harley Davidson. Here are best museums and galleries, top restaurants and brew pubs, and a selection of fun things to do.
Each new season brings new travel gear. For road trips or active travel, for city or country, find new gear and books to get you on the road again, especially of interest for boomer travelers and families.
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.