Summer in MinneApple

Concerts, friends, fashion, pools, lakes, you name it - summer is here!! People that complain about the heat can just suck it. I am taking full advantage of this wonderful weather regardless of the temperature and enjoying the margaritas with the girls.

I hate winter with a passion. I know I should have probably moved to a different state, but honestly, my job keeps me in the city. So imagine how happy I am when the thermometer hit 90 degrees last week. I was one happy little southern belle. Here are the things that I love to do in the city during summer and I hope you decide to do these things too. Get ready for a vitamin D boost and the best three months of your life!


My favorite things to do in the summer

1. Walk around Lake Harriet at sunset and end up at the band shell for a little summer music. Then head up the hill to Sebastian Joe's for some fro-yo.

2. Enjoy the first weekend in August by going to a Fringe performance in Uptown and then spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the Uptown Art Fair. End the day with a cool drink and good food.

3. Lawn bowling on the roof at Brit's Pub.

4. Heading to a park to hear live music or watch movies.

5. Canoe and look at the beautiful houses along Lake of the Isles.

6. Shop and eat my way through Mill City Farmers Market on a Saturday morning.

7. Ten Second Film Festival.

8. The Art Car Parade in Uptown.

9. Rock out at the Basilica Block Party and other concerts.

10. Glam it up at Macy’s Glamorama

11. Nosh on pomme frites and sip great beers at Café Barbette's Bastille Day Block Party.

12. Kayak, canoe or slide row St. Anthony Falls with the people at Above the Falls.

13. Attend the Polo Classic.

14. Patios, rooftops and more patios.

15. Sun bathe on a boat on Lake Minnetonka.

16. Art Per Chance.

17. Paddle surfing on Lake Calhoun.

18. Hidden Beach.

Do as much as you can this summer and don't forget to hang out in the sun as much as possible. When winter comes, you will be so glad that you did.

SOURCE: Generator