Celebrate Spring in Minnesota

Wizard of Oz at Minnesota Childrens Theatre Co photo by Dan Norman

Art- Stop by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts where guests can see more than 100,000 artworks, including art from six continents, spanning about 5,000 years. The Museum is free to the public, with a small fee for temporary exhibits. If you want more art experiences, join the largest open studio tour in the country at Art-A-Whirl, May 15 -17 and connect with over 1,200 artists while exploring local galleries, restaurants and breweries and watching free live music.

Art-A-Whirl

Visit a Waterfall - Nothing says spring in Minnesota like the rushing waterfalls across the state. Gooseberry Falls State Park, one of Minnesota's most visited state parks, features three vast and impressive waterfalls on the Gooseberry River, which then flows into Lake Superior. In the Twin Cities, the falls at Minnehaha Park cascade 50 feet as the creek rushes toward the Mississippi River. The falls anchor this popular park, where you can hike, rent a bike, catch a concert or kick back on the patio at the seasonal Sea Salt Eatery.

See a Show - Minnesota has an incredibly strong performing arts community. At just about any time of the year, culture vultures can find noteworthy performances, including touring Broadway shows, locally produced dramas, concerts from regional and international musicians, modern and traditional dance routines, and standup sets from rising and reputable comedians. In the Twin Cities, popular theaters include the Guthrie Theater, Children's Theatre Company, Theatre Latte Da, the Jungle Theater, and Penumbra. Smaller gems also include Open Eye Theatre, Theater Mu, Mixed Blood, and Ten Thousand Things.

To learn about more things to do in Minnesota this spring, visit Explore Minnesota.