What to do in MN besides outdoorsy/hunting stuff? (St. Cloud: house, theater)

[ChrisTK]

I've lived here for three years now and still have no idea what you people do out here. Like what is done for fun BESIDES hunting, fishing, skiing, and just... walking around? Like I'm asked to go out on a boat with my friends just because. And do what, exactly? Talk? We can do that in a house and on flat land (I cant swim though so that's my personal problem). Like I'm really curious as to what people really do here besides that stuff.

And for those whose first response is: Well if you hate it so much, why don't you move? In-state tuition. That's my reason for staying.

[old fed]

i'd ask what you did for fun before coming to MN and why can't you do that now?

[Kayekaye]

So you only have your fourth year left then? Won't have to worry about much longer. Yes a lot of fun and socializing is focused on the outdoors. Otherwise there is a big theater, music and art community in the metro area. I guess there is indoor bowling, tennis and things like that. But with our weather we have to make the most of it when it's nice out, summer or winter. Whatever your hobby or interst is you can find a place and group for that. We do what everyone else does. What do like to do?

[Ghengis]

how about joining a support group?


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[mn shutterbug]

It's really hard to believe that you can't find culture, art, music, food, and museums in a city the size of St. Cloud. I can't swim either but that doesn't keep me off my boat. Maybe you just need to try new things. You might just enjoy them if given half the chance.

[Pincho-toot]

Same as anywhere else? Minnesota rocks for outdoor activities though, I'd be taking advantage of them as much as possible.

What's wrong with hanging out on a boat? I'd rather go out on a boat than just doing the same at home. It's a lot funner!

[ram2]

You can always wander aimlessly around a shopping mall.

[Grizzly Addams]

Originally Posted by ChrisTK

I've lived here for three years now and still have no idea what you people do out here. Like what is done for fun BESIDES hunting, fishing, skiing, and just... walking around? Like I'm asked to go out on a boat with my friends just because. And do what, exactly? Talk? We can do that in a house and on flat land (I cant swim though so that's my personal problem). Like I'm really curious as to what people really do here besides that stuff.

And for those whose first response is: Well if you hate it so much, why don't you move? In-state tuition. That's my reason for staying.

Minnesota is a pretty big state, try leaving St. Cloud.

[PeachSalsa]

You are the first person I've ever heard of that does NOT like to go out on a boat...

[judlee]

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