Minneapolis, the famous Minnesota State Fair and some in between tips and tops!
Explore by water: lf it's hot and you want to cool down, take a boat trip on the river. The MPLS watertaxi will cruise along the Mississippi river with captain Cory. The company is offering mostly one-hour pleasure cruises in which passengers are allowed to bring their own drinks and snacks onboard. If you are in a hurry...don't take a ride ;-). But hey...we're on the Mississippi! So slow down and enjoy. DDTS immediately took over the pace.
Searching for little shops and a nice restaurant: Minneapolis is a city whithout a real center. Everything is far apart. But DDTS found a nice little shop and restaurant. Vivir. Packed with freshly made Mexican small plates, house-baked pastries, breads and grab-and-go deli items. And a little shop to buy something with a Mexican touch. If you prefer Asian cuisine you can have a look at Gai Noi. It is near Loring Park.
A tradition: Every summer, nearly 2 million people visit the Minnesota State Fair. Twelve days of fun ending at Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is the state fair of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Also known by its slogan, "The Great Minnesota Get-Together". It is one of the largest state fairs in the United States by average. Since the first official fair in 1859, Minnesotans and other Midwesterners visit the Minnesota State Fairgrounds each year to celebrate the history of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. And DDTS from Europe visited this great event as well!
What to do at the Minnesota State Fair: One of the main attractions is FOOD;-)! Try the famous Fried Pickles, Sweet Martha's cookies or the delicious Mouth Trap Cheese Curds. There is beer, wine tasting, fairground attractions, cows, sheep and horses. But you can also jump on the Sky Ride! And if you are lucky...you will see fantastic performances on stage. DDTS saw the Bacon Brothers. How lucky you can be! One of the sheeps get really excited about Kevin Bacon and had to cool down under the water spray installation ;-)!
The famous cow: The parade with cheerleaders and young musicians drop by if you're lucky. It starts with a huge big fake cow on a car. And it ends with that same fake cow;-). That's the sign the parade is over and you can jump into the fantastic craziness of the famous fair again.
Foodnote: Mind your stomach. The food is delicious but full of carbs!
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