Minneapolis Hotels and Traveler's Guide

Minneapolis is a city of much charm and many attractions. It has an active cultural scene with theater, art and festivals. Home to many lakes, Minneapolis is a great place to make use of the water and lakeside parks, in winter and summer. Minneapolis is a city teeming with interesting people and new ideas. It is home of 80s New Wave music and at that time also had a thriving punk scene.

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• Bloomington
• Brooklyn Center
• Eagan
• Eden Prairie
• Maple Grove
• Woodbury

One of the unique destinations in Minneapolis is the Mall of America. Here, you'll find shopping galore. This mall is the largest in the nation has more than 400 stores, an aquarium, and an indoor amusement park. If you'd prefer to get outside, Fort Snelling State Park is a beautiful location for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and skiing.

Minneapolis has museums that are worth a visit, such as the Walker Art Center, Hennepin Center for the Arts and the Ellingson Car Museum. Other cultural stops include the Minnesota Opera and Minnesota Orchestra. If it's cold, don't worry about missing your show; Minneapolis has skyways that connect many buildings throughout the city. This will get you where you need to go without facing the chill.

One way that you'll realize how close Canada is to Minneapolis is the active Curling Club in the neighboring city of St. Paul. If curling's not your thing, Minneapolis has lots of other sports options, including the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, or Lynx.

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