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Join the art enthusiasts for the nation's largest open studio and gallery tour festival, Art-A-Whirl, in Northeast Minneapolis. This festival is organized by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, which has more than 1,400 members and is responsible for the most extensive annual open studio tour of artists in the country. Art-A-Whirl is a signature event that brings together an estimated 70,000 people each May to engage directly with art and artists. This festival offers a fun, welcoming, and accessible atmosphere for art lovers to view and purchase artwork directly from local artists. It's a unique opportunity to experience the best art in Northeast Minneapolis.

Stillwater Balloons offers hot air balloon rides in Minnesota. They provide private, standard, and custom flights that offer intimacy, excitement, beauty, and joy as you float along at treetop level, soaring aloft, touching the clouds, and watching the earth below from a different point of view. Their fleet includes some of Minnesota's most extensive and newest Cameron Balloons, known for their safety and innovation. Book your flight online today and experience the breathtaking views of the St. Croix River Valley from high above on a standard hot air balloon ride that lasts an hour. If you want a more unique and private experience, book a private hot air balloon ride and enjoy the peaceful, romantic journey with breathtaking views above the treetops.