State Fair is the best time to visit the Twin Citi...

State Fair is the best time to visit the Twin Cities. I grew up near here and ha e fine every year since I was a baby. Machinery Hill has changed to more of a sale lot for cars, and there are a lot more food choices. But most of the fun, free stuff is still available, like International Market, the 4H building, the exhibitions of craft entries, and free shows and bands throughout the day, every day.
If you don't want to go to the State Fair specifically, it's still a great time to visit, because other attractions are less crowded, like Mall of America, the science museum, the Children's Museum, and just about anything else.