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Minneapolis, the 'City of Lakes', lies on the western side of the Mississippi River and Minneapolis is a particularly vibrant, bustling and clean city. Full of modern skyscrapers and stylish high-rise buildings, often linked by Skyways, Minneapolis is situated in the state of Minnesota, just 10 miles / 16 km from downtown St. Paul, its 'twin city'.

Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to some truly superb museums, full of information about the history of the 'Twin Cities', and Minneapolis features one of America's most active fine arts and theater communities. With many enormous lakes and spreading parklands in the city suburbs, Minneapolis has become a thriving tourist destination.




There are several extensive tourist information centers in Minneapolis, boasting helpful staff and a vast range of tourism leaflets, colorful brochures, and information about tourism in the Dinkytown District, Downtown District, Linden Hills District, Loring Park District, Riverfront District and Uptown District. The Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association on South Sixth Street is the main tourist information center in Minneapolis and contains a wealth of tourism details, both about Minneapolis and nearby St. Paul.

There are a good selection of hotels in the Minneapolis area, with lodging options at all levels, ranging from budget accommodation on the outskirts of Minneapolis, to the most luxurious hotels in Minneapolis city center. A number of hotels are also located nearby Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport (MSP), offering convenient and affordable accommodation. More information on Minneapolis Hotels.

Minneapolis is home to many exceptional tourist attractions, including the Heritage Preservation Commission Guided Tours - guided summer walking tours around the city; the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome - one of Minneapolis' main entertainment venues, with an unusual air-supported rooftop; the IDS Center - the tallest structure in Minneapolis, consisting of 15,000 tons of structural steel with the famous statue of Statue of Mary Tyler Moore outside the entrance; St. Paul's Cathedral - without doubt one of the most breathtaking religious buildings in America, famous for its enormous copper dome; and Saint Anthony Falls - on the Mississippi River, once a raging torrent of water that remains an impressive cascade of water.

Other tourist attractions in Minneapolis include the Chain of Lakes - consisting of a line of five individual lakes, with surrounding walking trails and recreational areas; Stone Arch Bridge - considered to be a National Historic Engineering Landmark, full of history; Turnblad Mansion - the only castle in the Twin Cities and an important listing on the National Register of historic landmarks; Minneapolis' Loring Park - containing landscaped gardens and an array of birds and water fowl; and Lyndale Park Gardens - with four separate gardens, including a particularly fragrant Rose Garden. More information on Minneapolis Tourist Attractions and Minneapolis Landmarks.

Tourist attractions located close to Minneapolis include Como Park Zoo - full of all the usual zoo animals and shows; the Mall of America - a vast shopping extravaganza containing around 520 stores and the largest aquarium in Minnesota; the Minnesota History Center - documenting the history of Minnesota, with information about area's past and numerous artifacts; the Minnesota State Capitol - situated in nearby St. Paul, an awe-inspiring building boasting the biggest unsupported marble dome in the world; Minnesota Zoo - ranked second in size among all American zoos; and the Science Museum of Minnesota - home to an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions and scientific information. More information on Minneapolis Attractions Nearby.

Minneapolis also contains number of superb museums and art galleries in central Minneapolis, providing a wealth of information on the history of Minneapolis and many other exhibitions. Some of the most popular museums and art galleries in Minneapolis include the Bell Museum of Natural History - over 120 years old, with a large collection of artworks related to the natural sciences; the Hennepin History Museum - full of information about the history of the Minneapolis and Minnesota area; Minneapolis' Fredrick R. Weisman Art Museum - a spectacular modern structure housing a small collection of art, including works by Lichenstein and Warhol ; the Minneapolis Center for Photography (MCP) - highly regarded throughout of Minnesota, housing large exhibitions of photographic images and art; the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) - a world-class art museum with a vast exhibition of more than 100,000 national works and treasures; and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden - America's largest metropolitan sculpture park, featuring the famous 'Spoonbridge and Cherry' sculpture. More information on Minneapolis Museums and Minneapolis Art Galleries.

Minneapolis Airports Guide - useful Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) information.

More Minneapolis Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Hennepin County, Minnesota (MN)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 55 square miles / 142 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 383,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 6 hours Central Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 612, 763 and 952
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: -6ºC / 21ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 29ºC / 84ºF

 
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