Summer is still thriving and here is a list of things to check of your bucket list while the nights are still young. Do not just cozy up inside for a ‘Netflix and Chill’ or spend sunny afternoons laying out in the sun. Enjoy all that the state of Minnesota and grab your friends to enjoy the final weeks left to make your summer before school unforgettable. Here are 10 things to do in Minnesota to make summer a fun one.
1. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Here’s something for the adventurous folks who want to get as close as they can to free falling, then hitting a giant body of water. From the cities its about a two hour drive if you head to the cliffs in St. Cloud. Here you have multiple levels to jump off of where you can go with your friends, gaining memories, laughs and most importantly getting your adrenaline fix.
Travel on over to the great Devil’s Kettle waterfall, where you can hike for miles and watch the water drop over 800 feet. Here you can go to the state park and camp with some of your closest friends and family. Not only are you so close to Lake Superior but you can travel 40 more miles to the border of Canada.
4. Visit Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Located in Two Harbors, Minn, visit this amazing landmark while looking out over the North Shore of Lake Superior. This place not only has a spectacular view, but also a rich history behind it. It's a great place to visit if you are in the mood to find out more about this historic landmark and love the views of one of the Great Lakes.
5. St. Croix River Dalles
For a day of fun, activity and adventure hike around the Dalles. On the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin, travel over here to see the beautiful St. Croix river and enjoy a hike that makes you feel like your traveling through the set of Twilight. A fun way to get in a workout with a great view.
6. Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden
Come here for free and cool modern art. Along with checking out all the exhibits you can go across the street to see the witan spoon and cherry and play mini golf made by artists themselves. A great place to choose when spending money is the last thing on a college students list.
7. See at Concert at First Ave
With such a small venue, concerts here are affordable and an even better time. Grab a group of friends and go enjoy yourself a concert and before a bite to eat in the heart of Minneapolis. You can see a variety of bands from Blind Pilot to Tokyo Police Club.
8. Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet
If you are up for a fun-filled day activity visit the lakes in Minneapolis. Lake of the Isles, Calhoun, Nokomis and Harriet, are equipped with paths for biking, walking, and rollerblading, along with shopping, food and all sorts of aquatic activities including sailing, swimming and paddle boarding. In the summer the Bandshell at Lake Harriet has all sorts of free activities to enjoy every week like movies, concerts, and speeches. Check out their website for a full schedule all summer long.
9. Canterbury Park
Come here with a group of friends to watch horse races during the summer and spring months. Come place bets and gamble on your favorite horses for some friendly competition. A cheap thrill, but also a way to enjoy horses and jockeys display their speed and incredible abilities.
10. Drive in Movie
On the nights where you want to relax and watch a movie do it the right way by spending it outside at a drive in. Grab a group of friends, blankets, snacks and a big car to pile in and snuggle up for three feature films, that are frequently changing. Check out your local drive-ins website to see what films are showing each week.
