5 Holiday Destinations Not to Be Missed in the Twin Cities

November 18th, 2024 by Counselor Realty

5 Holiday Destinations Not to Be Missed in the Twin Cities | Counselor Realty

Gifts are fun to give and receive, but the highlight of the holidays is sharing quality time with family and friends. Create memories and start traditions at these top holiday destinations near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale.

European Christmas Market - Union Depot East Plaza, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101
Add some international spirit to your holidays with a visit to the European Christmas Market. The authentic market draws inspiration from traditional holiday open-air markets that are beloved in Europe. Browse offerings from more than 70 vendors selling unique, artisan-made gift items. Kids will enjoy the Holiday Train, Carousel, and craft activities, while there's live entertainment and European-style food and drinks for the whole family. The market is open each weekend through 12/22. Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.
A Christmas Carol - Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
A staple of the Twin Cities holiday season celebrates its golden anniversary when A Christmas Carol is once again staged at the venerable Guthrie Theater. Generations of families have been enchanted by the classic Charles Dickens tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his day of reckoning as conducted by a trio of ghosts. Veteran stage and TV actor David Beach makes his Guthrie debut in the role of Scrooge. Visit the website for full schedule and ticket prices.
Holidays at Crooners - Crooners Supper Club, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
Every day is a new celebration during Holidays at Crooners. Beginning 11/30 and running through 12/26, Crooners will be hosting over 50 incredible holiday-themed concerts, dramatic performances, and variety shows. Make it A Swinging Motown Holiday on 12/7, enjoy the classic score of A Charlie Brown Christmas on 12/4-6, or laugh it up when Erin and Jay Cabaret Present a Naughty and Nice Holiday Spectacular on 12/13-14. Visit the website for full schedule, ticket pricing, and menus.
Holidays on the Hill - James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Railroad magnate James J. Hill's dazzling Gilded Age-era mansion could have come straight out of the pages of The Great Gatsby. View this impressive estate in all its holiday glory during Holidays on the Hill. Completed in 1891, the 36,500-square-foot mansion came in at a total cost of just under $1 million, making it the largest and most expensive home in the state at the time. Holidays on the Hill includes a one-hour guided tour featuring stories of holiday memories from the Hill family and staff. Guests are also free to explore holiday-themed exhibits, both upstairs and downstairs. Visit the website for event updates.
Holiday Lights Tour - Mall of America North Parking Lot, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
They may not reach Clark Griswold-type levels, but many of the more creative and eye-catching holiday light displays are done by local homeowners. Hop aboard Gray Line's Holiday Lights Tour, departing just minutes from Bloomington homes for sale, for a 2.5-hour excursion showcasing top displays by residents and merchants. A live tour guide is on board to offer fascinating background information about the neighborhoods and local holiday traditions. Tours run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12/6 through 12/29, and tickets are $30-$45. Visit the website to view available times.

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