While not a huge fan of live music, I accepted an invitation to go with some friends to this year's…read moreRTG at the Walker Art Center. My expectations were low, but it turned out to be a great time--Im very glad I was convinced to go. As I mentioned, Im not a music guru... But I like to think of RTG as an "event." Several local bands play, but to me, it's more about the atmosphere and comraderie. The venue is beautiful and situated in such a fashion that you can sit on the hill next to the Walker and look down on the stage--with the downtown skyline in the background. There are also a number of vendors and food trucks such as the Barrio taco truck and some of the best corn dogs Ive ever tasted. Of course, if you are a drinker you can partake in plenty of local Summit beers. So even if you arent familiar with some of the bands, I highly recommened experiencing this event at least once. The only drawback to this particular event is the price. Thankfully, my ticket was donated to me... But typically, the tickets are expensive. If you combine that with parking ($10) and food, you can expect to spend around $80 or more for the entire outing. I should also mention that the photography policy is confusing. The website is a little ambiguous about the types of cameras they allow. Thankfully, they let me in with my D3100 but they made me promise not to shoot video. Id check with security before bringing an SLR.

I have to say, this year was better than last. Better…read morelineup, better organization, more food. Some complaints if I may, and feel free to add your own opinions here. This is Yelp afterall! 1. Rules. They were conflicting. Facebook said bring a cooler. Get there and it says now outside food. What the F is the cooler for then? Make sure everybody is on the same page re: the rules before they show up for work at this event. We brought water and were told we couldn't have it. Then later, we were told we could. Too bad I had already guzzled it and had to piss. Same applies for the umbrella rule. It was 90 degrees and no shade. We are pale ass minnesotans. let us have an umbrella to block the shade. Makes me angry when I see other people were allowed in with an umbrella. 2. Food. Can I just say that Vincent must have the best burger in town if the burger at RTG was any indication? Wicked good. Seriously. I was happy to see Holy Land in the lineup this year. I was upset to see that there were two lines. One to order (shorter) and one to pickup (much much longer). No receipt, so when you go to pick up, dude asks you what you had. Seriously? I just waited 45 minutes for a fucking gyro (what else is there to do really?) and you have no idea what I ordered, so I have to tell you again. How many people stood in the pickup line w/o paying and just said give me one of everything and got it? Silly Silly Silly. Once I got my Gyro, I was tempted to stand in line for the bathroom because by the time you get to the front, you would be ready to shit it out. You can still hear the music and chat with your neighbors while in line, which makes it moderately ok. Conversation ranged from how stupid Holy Land is for not being able to manage with one line to how stupid Holy Land is for not being able to manage with one line. That and how there will never be peace in the Middle East with such a lack of logic...) I could have driven to Central ave and back and gotten my shit quicker. 3. Beverage. Just beer. Really? Oh wait, there was water for a buck (not a bad deal, actually. No hidden prices there) and watery lemonade for $6. I waited in line for what turned out to be a $6 lemonade. The sign said Lemonade $3. Refills any size. I ordered, thinking it was 3 bucks. Dude said: "That'll be six bucks to break the ice." I said: "Hard work breaking that ice, huh?" but paid anyway, because the lady needed something to drink since beer doesn't sit with her. Bourbon yes, vodka yes. Beer no. RTG, can you please allow better selections for drinks, better preparedness on message, and better vendor organization for a better experience next year?

This is a neighborhood gem! I took my two year old nephew there and we had the best time. Tons of…read morefire trucks, equipment used throughout the years and an awesome kids area with uniform items to try on and fire truck cabs turned into interactive spots for kids to drive while watching a video of a local truck driving out of the station on a call. As an adult, I'd go back on my own as well. It's an awesome local spot to check out with anyone into trucks or firefighting, young or old.

Perfect place for a child's birthday party and plenty of stuff for adults to see on the history of…read morethe Minneapolis fire department

Just got back home from the Christmas in Color experience!…read more Loved getting in the Christmas Spirit with fun holiday music and a beautiful drive through lights display! We went at 8 so we were one of a few cars going through so we could take our time. The whole experience took about 20 minutes. Some of the lights were out but most were on and wow it was bright! I went with another adult but I think children would really enjoy this experience. At $40 a car, you need to really fill the seats to make it worth it since I felt it was a little short. Overall a fun experience!

We went here before at the high of the pandemic. It's a great event for that! Pile everyone in your…read morebubble in your van or suv and it's great. It was a brand new event. Quick but fun event only took 15 min to get through. I think this is magical activity for young children who can't brave the cold or can't do long activities. A hot cocoa run beforehand is a great choice. This time a couple years later it was fun but there some signs, stings of lights and screens out of commission. Being days after Thanksgiving you would think it would be in pristine condition. The price was kinda steep. $40 is a lot when I could have gone to the movies and got 2+ hours of entertainment plus popcorn and pop for two. So I suggest packing the car full!!

The Landing is a historic and unique, outdoor living history museum that preserves and interprets…read more19th century life in the Minnesota River Valley. Wooded trails stretch along nearly one and a half miles of scenic river valley, which really brings alive the charm and challenges of life in the 1800's. Walking through this village, a person will firsthand witness the early days of the fur trade era. Back in a time when people traveled by footpath and canoes to the bustling village with its shops, homes, church, town hall and railroad depot. Some days there are costumed interpreters who are prepared to spin a tale, demonstrate their craft and explain the daily life of men, women and children. Many days, however, the park is unstaffed so it is primarily a self-guided tour, with occasional informational signs that describe a building's or area's historical significance. No cost of entry or parking, which is great!

The dogs and I have visited the park a number of times and always enjoy our strolls through the…read moregrounds. Lots of parking, many flat trails for easy walking, beautiful spots for photo opportunities, interesting building and history, nice bathrooms hidden in a building that matches the barns. Definitely will be going back.

Coolest arena anywhere as far as I'm concerned. It seems like I practically grew up here as my…read morefamily has had season tickets my whole life, and each game continues to be so memorable. I love the uniqueness of this place, the history, the stories people tell, and the fans! Tonight we cheered the gophers on against the badgers and it was a sold out crowd. A huge, overflowing student section and fans from ages 1 to 101. They have great concessions, including chickfila this year! And you can't miss the giant bowl of peppermint bon bon ice cream. Love popcorn? They have some of the best.

Since it's been awhile since I wrote a review on Williams Arena, I thought I'd give an update. My…read moremost recent visit was to watch a Women's Basketball game. We sat in the first row of the upper section (207) and they were amazing seats. Mid-court and high enough to see the plays develop but not too high so that the basketball does not look like a marble. We have been parking in the Washington Avenue Ramp of late and it's been a great place to easily get in and out from I94. I always enjoy watching games here. Fans are a bit rowdy. The atmosphere is full of energy. Plus the women won on a buzzer beater which was so exciting.

Well, I've been waiting for someone to write a review about this 2nd annual Summer event. Having…read morenot found any, I guess I'll start. Wow! That was a lot of fun. I bought some passes on Crowd Cut for myself and a buddy of mine and had spread the word to some other friends to get passes and join us as well. It was a hot and humid day, but that sure didn't detract anyone from showing up as the line of people nearly seemed endless at times. This could have been due to my salivating eagerness to get at that beer or the one over there, or the one over there, etc. I lost count of all the beers I sampled, but fortunately I texted myself on which ones I really liked. What a great marketing idea as well! Have people pay to get in to a place to try a two ounce sample of multiple brands and styles of beer knowing that it will pay off at the liquor stores and bars in the future, now that's thinking. The choice in Food Truck representation was very good, however there should have been at least one more option. I don't think I would have paid full price to attend this, but a Crowd Cut deal made it affordable. Next year, if they have it again, I'll probably do the VIP option. Also, thanks YELP! I treasure the bottle opener you guys were giving away.

I've lived in Minnesota almost my entire life, and this was my first year at the winter Carnival…read more Always raved about, and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. It's in a small tight area with a ton of people. It's crowded and really not much going on. The huge ice castle this year was neat to see, other than that there were a few food stands with crazy long lines, low key live music, and a parade that consists mostly of people riding in the back of their trucks waving at on lookers, pretty boring. I think many people enjoy this 'carnival' as more of a nostalgic avenue. The people you go with is what will make or break your time here. If you can all have a good time together it will be a day well spent, otherwise you're kind of freezing yourself outside just to say you attended. However, the highlight of going would definitely be when the St Paul hotel sells their famous hot chocolate on certain days, and that was delicious - not super sweet, but smooth, creamy and chocolatey. ;)

If you, like me, grew up in the Midwest watching the Mighty Ducks, attending the St. Paul Winter…read moreCarnival has probably been a long-held dream. We made my childhood dream a reality this past winter and visited Rice Park on the night of the parade. Getting to the park from Minneapolis was easy - we hopped a free light rail ride and then walked the short distance from the station to the park. The streets and park were packed - we ended up walking along the parade to get to the park and tried to snag a spot to see the storming of the castle or whatever the legend is. Sound was echoy and it was hard to follow but there's a lot of fire blowing and everything ended with fireworks. It turns out our spot along the square was the perfect vantage point for the fireworks; they were directly overhead. The lighted "ice palaces" and sculptures were probably the highlight, and we discovered after the fireworks that a seemingly endless line to nowhere was actually the line to sit on an ice throne and have your picture taken. The line was halted during the skit, presumably because the fireworks launch from behind the throne. The night we went there was a Prince cover band; they pulled a good crowd and you could still feel how much it united the community being so soon after the Purple One's passing. Refreshments-wise there wasn't a whole lot going on, though most people seemed to have a beer in hand. Lines were long and prices were high for any booth we passed. There's not a lot of information or signage so it was a little unclear if there were any activities to participate in or if there were costs involved. I think a lot of people grow up coming to this festival and it's mostly locals; you know what to do because you've been doing it your whole life. While we had a good night, it's probably something I don't need to do again now that I've crossed it off my list, but I'm glad it's such a hallmark for residents of the Cities.

We have gone for 4 years now and we always have the best time. Stinks that the ticket price keeps…read moregoing up but we always look forward to this event each year. We have gotten smarter each year with snacks necklaces too!

Had an amazing time at the 2022 Autumn Brew Review! This was my first time coming and I was not…read moredisappointed in the slightest! With well over 80+ brew vendors, unlimited pours, a handful of food trucks, and merch you really can't go wrong. Today was a bit chilly and I don't necessarily remember all of the beers I tried but I will say that I had a lot of fun with my friends and 10/10 recommend the ABR if you're a beer lover!