This holiday season will be one for the books in Minneapolis, where family travelers can expect family-friendly activities, seasonal festivals and lights displays galore.
Glowing light displays and interactive installations await at CBS Glow Holiday Festival. Live entertainment, holiday markets and festive activities are all part of this event, Nov. 21–Jan. 5.
Guthrie Theater’s A Christmas Carol
Nov. 11–Dec. 30, families can witness a beloved holiday tradition come to life at this iconic theater. Perfect for all ages, heartwarming performances capture the true spirit of the season.
Located a short drive from Minneapolis, Stillwater brings your favorite Hallmark movie scenes to life. In this town, stroll through decorated streets, enjoy holiday shopping, and embrace small-town charm with festivities and twinkling lights.
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For older families or parents seeking a unique cocktail experience, Ice Bar Minneapolis serves up tasty concoctions in ice glasses. In a bar where everything is made of ice, you can cozy up with blankets beneath the twinkling lights while sipping on refreshing cocktails.
Festive Stays at The Emery Hotel
No one does the holiday season quite like Emery Hotel, a cozy hotel located in downtown Minneapolis. This season, the property offers an exclusive A Very Merry Getaway package. With this package, guests enjoy a Skip the Wait pass to Down Through the Chimney pop-up bar, a $50 food and beverage credit to use at Emery’s Italian restaurant and 1 p.m. late check-out. Down Through the Chimney, on the vault level, serves up signature yuletide cocktails.
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