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Group activities in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is a sleeper group destination. Summer means lakes inside the city limits, a dense brewery scene, and some of the best music venues in the Midwest. Winter brings its own options, like learning to curl, that you can't really do anywhere else.
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Plan by occasion
Tailored picks for what you’re celebrating in Minneapolis.
Bachelorette
A Minneapolis bachelorette is at its best in summer, when the lakes and patios open up.
Bachelor Party
A Minneapolis bachelor party is breweries, lakes, and a ballgame in summer, and something you can't do anywhere else in winter.
Birthday
For a group birthday, Minneapolis has a lot packed close together: music, lakes, theater, and the biggest mall in the country.
Team Outing
Minneapolis is an easy city for a team outing, with options for every season.
Every group activity in Minneapolis
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Lake Minnetonka boat day
Lake Minnetonka is about 30 minutes west of Minneapolis, with pontoon rentals and charters for groups. The summer group day in the Twin Cities.
Brewery crawl
Northeast Minneapolis and the North Loop have a dense cluster of breweries and taprooms. Guided brewery tours handle the route and the driving.
Paddle the Chain of Lakes
Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles sit right in the city, with canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. An easy, cheap group afternoon in summer.
Show at First Avenue
First Avenue is one of the most famous rock clubs in the country. Catching a show there is a Minneapolis group night that's hard to beat.
Learn to curl
Curling is a real Minnesota pastime, and local curling clubs offer learn-to-curl sessions for groups during the winter season. Surprisingly competitive and great for teams.
Twins game at Target Field
A Twins game downtown is an easy group outing in summer, with group seating and party areas available.
Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie is a nationally known theater on the Mississippi riverfront. Even without a show, its cantilevered bridge has one of the best views in the city.
Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe
The biggest mall in the country, with an indoor theme park in the middle. A year-round option for birthdays and mixed-age groups.
Riverfront bike tour
A bike tour across the Stone Arch Bridge and along the Mississippi covers the city's mill history and skyline views.