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Minneapolis
With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
The ultimate mallThe ultimate mall
Mall of America: Located in nearby Bloomington, this mega mall, the largest in the United States, has more than 500 stores plus a seven-acre amusement park, an aquarium and a 15-screen movie complex. More an attraction than a shopping center, the mall receives more visitors than Disney World, Graceland and the Grand Canyon combined.
Address: 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, Minnesota
Phone: 952-883-8800
Art museumsArt museums
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings and prints.
Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: 612 870 3131
Free
Walker Art Center: Wander through this art center to see 20th-century American and European works that include paintings, sculptures and prints.
Address: 1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: 612-375-7600
Admission fee
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum: Located on the campus of the University of Minnesota, this museum features fine arts from the contemporary period.
Address: 333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: 612-625-9494
Free
Outdoor recreationOutdoor recreation
Fort Snelling State Park: Located on Pike Island, this scenic state park is one of Minnesota's most visited attractions and includes 18 miles of cross-country skiing trails, 18 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of biking trails, golf, canoe rentals and swimming plus more.
Address: 101 Snelling Lake Rd, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Phone: 612-725-2389
Free
RestaurantsRestaurants
Al's Breakfast: Breakfast is the meal of the day at this local diner.
Address: 413 14th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: (612) 331-9991
Blueberry pancakes are the dish of the house.
Zelo: A welcoming atmosphere and friendly service compliment the tasty dishes at Zelo.
Address: 831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: (612) 333-7000
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Saint Paul
The other half of the Twin Cities offers just as many exciting attractions including art galleries, museums and live theater. Take in a show at the Old Log Theater, the longest continually running theater in the United States. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of St. Paul or tour the State Capitol. End your day of sight seeing with dinner at Forepaugh's restaurant, located in a delightful and historic Victorian mansion.
Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Graves 601 Minneapolis
Popularity index: #3 in Minneapolis
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Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis
Popularity index: #5 in Minneapolis
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The Depot Minneapolis, A Renaissance Hotel
Popularity index: #4 in Minneapolis
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Marriott Minneapolis City Center
Popularity index: #7 in Minneapolis
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Doubletree Guest Suites Minneapolis
Popularity index: #23 in Minneapolis
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Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis (Golden Valley)
Popularity index: #30 in Minneapolis
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Recommended Reading
"36 Hours in Minneapolis-St. Paul"  New York Times (free registration required), Aug 17, 2008
Don't wait around for the next national convention to pay a visit to the Minneapolis area.
"Lively Twins - Minneapolis and St. Paul"  Go World Travel Magazine, Jan 1, 2008
These two Midwestern states are emerging as cosmopolitan destinations.
"The Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul: A Great Place to Visit"  Traveling Today
Minneapolis offers a perfect blend of outdoor activities, city shopping, dining and nightlife.
"Minnesota Summer: Aquatennial and the Arts"  Foster Travel Publications
A guide to this city's annual July festival.
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