Minnesota · 1 to 2 nights · about 30 miles

Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Minneapolis to Shakopee

A sprawling late-summer faire southwest of the Twin Cities.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival draws Upper Midwest crowds to Shakopee from mid-August into fall. Stay close in Shakopee and Prior Lake, or in Minneapolis for a city weekend.

Official event site: Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Prior Lake, MN

   A large resort hotel 15 minutes from the festival.

   Our pick: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

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2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Minneapolis, MN

   Downtown hotels 35 minutes northeast.

   Our pick: Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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When to go

Weekends from mid-August through late September, plus Labor Day.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Minnesota Renaissance Festival page before you book.

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