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Feel like royalty as you ride through the city's charming streets and enjoy the stunning skyline views with Hitching Company's horse-drawn carriage tours. Choose from four tours offering personalized experiences with stops at romantic destinations like Vic's Dining and Nicollet Island Inn. Choose from 30, 60, or 90-minute rides, perfect for a romantic date or a family outing. Their experienced and knowledgeable guides will show you the city on your terms and are happy to take pictures of you with your trusty horse. They are Minneapolis's oldest carriage company, and their commitment to safety and service is unmatched. Book your ride today and experience the nostalgia of a slower time, the sound of hooves, and the relaxation of having a professional guide take you through the city streets.

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.

Hennepin Theatre Trust is an independent nonprofit organization that owns and operates the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages, and New Century Theatres. The Trust is dedicated to promoting cultural development in the community through the arts. It achieves its mission by presenting diverse live performances, offering inspiring arts education experiences, and advancing downtown Minneapolis's Hennepin Avenue cultural district. The Trust's activities include presenting Broadway touring productions, concerts, comedy shows, speakers, and other variety entertainment. The Trust also offers educational initiatives such as the SpotLight Musical Theatre and SpotLight Critical Reviewer programs for high schools, the Access Program, and Family Day events.