Find out why Sports Illustrated named Saint Paul the new Hockeytown, USA. The Minnesota Wild tear up the ice as they take to the Xcel Energy Center’s rink. This hockey team was the first NHL team in Minnesota since 1993, and is known as one of the rivals for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
See everything from Broadway productions to classic opera performances at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The home of several cultural and arts organizations, including the Minnesota Opera and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, this European-style concert hall is the place to go for live entertainment—from plays and musicals to ballets and the Russian circus.
Join in the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," whether you are from the Twin Cities or are just visiting for the weekend fun at the Minnesota State Fair, the second largest fair in the US. Taste a variety of locally grown and homemade food, listen to a wide range of music on the three stages and learn about Minnesota’s evolving agricultural industry—from livestock displays to machinery and science exhibits. You'll feel like a resident of the state after partying at this festival.