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Mall of America   Minneapolis

Mall of America, Minneapolis

 30 Reviews  One should see the biggest Mall in the US whenever visiting Minneapolis. It's really big I don't have time to scan the whole mall. It is located in Bloomington area. The mall has over 500 stores and... 

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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory   Saint Paul

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Saint Paul

 18 Reviews  It is time to move on and discover quite a popular place to visit in Saint Paul: The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, which has around 2,5 mln visitor a year. The entrance to the park, zoo and also the... 

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Downtown   Minneapolis

Downtown, Minneapolis

 33 Reviews  Minneapolis’ largest urban park may not be as expansive as those in other major U.S. cities but Loring is a pleasant place and one of the few downtown locations with activities to entertain the wee... 

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Visit the State Capitol...   Saint Paul

Visit the State Capitol..., Saint Paul

 10 Reviews  One of distinguish buildings in Minnesota. It's set in a wide campus with a good view of downtown St. Paul and the Cathedral. There are monuments is front and golden chariots decorating the... 

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Nicollet Mall   Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

 13 Reviews  We enjoyed walking through downtown. We stopped at coffee bars, a restaurant with outdoor tables, and did a lot of people watching. We enjoyed the local Mom & Pop shops that had more charm than the... 

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Minnesota State Fair   Saint Paul

Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul

 6 Reviews  The annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the best state fairs in the country (second only to New York's). For 12 days each summer a million and a half plus people turn out to enjoy the rides,... 

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Minnehaha Creek / Falls   Minneapolis

Minnehaha Creek / Falls, Minneapolis

 11 Reviews  Minnehaha Park is a local favorite as it's connected to the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway's pedestrian and bike trails and has a nice seafood cafe open in the warmer months (see Sea Salt Eatery tip under... 

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Science Museum of Minnesota   Saint Paul

Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul

 6 Reviews  The Science Museum of Minnesota is the most popular museum in the Upper Midwest and I am sure it is one of the best. This is an absolutely wonderful museum and I would recommend it for all ages. The... 

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Walker Art Center / Sculpture Garden   Minneapolis

Walker Art Center / Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis

 18 Reviews  Walker Art Center started in1879 with a collection of paintings, glass, porcelain, ivory and other works that lumber baron Thomas Barlow Walker built a public gallery for in his mansion on Hennepin... 

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Taste of MN   Saint Paul

Taste of MN, Saint Paul

 2 Reviews  The Taste of Minnesota is obviously taken from the Taste of Chicago, but from being at both I think they're both comparable. For those who've never been to both, the Taste of Minnesota is a week long... 

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Other Art / Architecture / Musuems   Minneapolis

Other Art / Architecture / Musuems, Minneapolis

 19 Reviews  If in the downtown area, architecture lovers should make a stop through this historic landmark. Rand Tower is an Art Deco gem that was built in 1929 by WW1 aviator/businessman Rufus. R. Rand. The... 

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ST.PAUL   Minneapolis

ST.PAUL, Minneapolis

 20 Reviews  St. Paul is such a charming city with fantastic architecture and so much to see and do. My St. Paul page has tips on the following: Minnesota State Fair State Capitol Building Cathedral of St.... 

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Minnesota Zoo   Minneapolis

Minnesota Zoo, Minneapolis

 6 Reviews  This is the larger of the Twin Cities' two zoos and a different animal than its smaller St. Paul cousin. Its 542 species are spread over six indoor and outdoor sections that include habitats for... 

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Mills / Mill Ruins Park   Minneapolis

Mills / Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis

 8 Reviews  This historic area opened as a park in October 2001. While there, you can: 1. walk across the Stone Arch Bridge to Main Street and St. Anthony 2. see St. Anthony Falls either from the bridge or the... 

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Minneapolis Institute of Arts   Minneapolis

Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis

 8 Reviews  This is the largest - and my favorite - of our local art museums because it's also the most diverse. Collections include everything from paintings to textiles, ancient to modern, Asian to African and,... 

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Theater / Music   Minneapolis

Theater / Music, Minneapolis

 9 Reviews  Founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the Guthrie Theater is one of Minneapolis' most loved landmarks. Now in it's new building on the Mississippi riverfront, the Guthrie is even more of a must-see in... 

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Other Lakes / Rivers   Minneapolis

Other Lakes / Rivers, Minneapolis

 8 Reviews  Lakes Calhoun, Harriet, Cedar and Lake of the Isles make up the Chain of Lakes District: part of the larger Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. These four urban lakes are connected by waterways and... 

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Seasonal Events   Minneapolis

Seasonal Events, Minneapolis

 12 Reviews  Every Christmas season the downtown Macy's has a holiday display for the tots in their 8th floor auditorium. Watch Santa's elves get ready for the big day with multiple vignettes and fun animatronics,... 

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Lake Calhoun   Minneapolis

Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis

 4 Reviews  Before heading to St. Paul in my second day. I decided to check the second most visited place in Minnesota after Mall of America, the Lake Calhoun which is part of the so called Chain of lakes. The... 

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Combined Suggestions   Minneapolis

Combined Suggestions, Minneapolis

 11 Reviews  This is a fun walk/hike during the warmer months that combines several tips into one great day along the Mississippi. Best of all, you can do this without a car if you're staying downtown, near the... 

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MOA Knotts Camp Snoopy   Minneapolis

MOA Knotts Camp Snoopy, Minneapolis

 4 Reviews  An exciting ride in a hollowed-out log through a mountain filled with animated figures ending in a spine-tingling drop over a 40-foot waterfall. The Xcel Energy Log Chute takes you on a journey... 

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Food / Drink   Minneapolis

Food / Drink, Minneapolis

 4 Reviews  Summit Brewing Company puts on a great little tour of their facility in south St. Paul. Every Tuesday, Thursday and (most) Saturdays at 1:00 they will show you their brewing process and you will get... 

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Split Rock Lighthouse   Minneapolis

Split Rock Lighthouse, Minneapolis

 1 Review  This is one of Minnesota's most visited sites and home of one of the few remaining North American lighthouses....it's just a hop skip and a jump from Duluth in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Breathtaking... 

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Other Amusement Parks   Minneapolis

Other Amusement Parks, Minneapolis

 2 Reviews  The flagship Target (kind of like a Tesco's) store is kind of huge. It's on 2 floors and has everything you could ever want (although, no groceries at this one). Since it's on 2 floors, pushing the... 

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Sports   Minneapolis

Sports, Minneapolis

 4 Reviews  OK I had to live here during my college days and endure this sterile place that was *really* built for the MN Vikings NFL team. Check out the map on the MN Twins page and compare it to the MN Vikings... 

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Historic Fort Snelling

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After the War of 1812, the United States gained control of the Upper Mississippi River Valley by establishing a chain of forts and Indian agencies extending from Lake Michigan to the Missouri River. In 1819, the 5th Regiment of Infantry established a fort at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Fort Snelling (today called Historic Fort Snelling) was completed in 1825 and named after its builder, Colonel Josiah Snelling.The soldiers stationed at Fort Snelling made roads, built a gristmill and sawmill, and cleared hundreds of acres for crops. For 30 years, the fort was the center of the region, and was a meeting place for local American Indians of the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes, and a trading center for trappers working the area.By 1851, the frontier had moved westward, diminishing the importance of Fort Snelling, which was demoted to a supply depot. In 1858, the year...

Fairmont

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The city of Fairmont is the county seat of Martin County and was built around a chain of five lakes: George Lake, Lake Sisseton, Budd Lake, Hall Lake, and Amber Lake. All except Amber Lake are connected by channels and are used extensively for recreational boating and fishing. Fairmont is also home to an extensive park and trail system which consists of miles of scenic recreation trails; paved trails, off-road trails, paths through the wooded areas of numerous parks and walkways along the lakes.May 2010

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Owatonna

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With a population of over 24,000 people Owatonna lies over the Straight River, the word Owatonna in Sioux means straight. The city is about 65 miles south of Minneapolis and was founded in 1854, soon becoming a regular stopping place for stagecoaches and, later, railroad lines. According to local legend, the Straight River had curative powers and was able to restore the daughter of an Indian chief to health; a statue of the princess dating from the 1930s stands in the cities Mineral Springs Park.June 2008

Minneapolis

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Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota; its name is a combination of mni, the Dakota word for water, and polis, the Greek word for city. Residents of the city are known as Minneapolitans.May 2010

Albert Lea

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The town is named after Albert Miller Lea who was a topographer with the United States Dragoons. Albert surveyed southern Minnesota and northern Iowa during 1835, including the current city of Albert Lea.June 2008

The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

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The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum was established in 1934 as a teaching museum for the University of Minnesota. It was named after a prominent Minneapolis businessman and philanthropist whose donations of funds and other support made establishment of the museum possible.The museum's permanent collection includes more than 17,000 works of art, with a focus on American modernism, ceramics, Mimbres pottery, and Korean furniture. The collection also features works from such early twentieth-century American artists as Georgia O'Keeffe and Marsden Hartley. Many of the museum's pieces can be viewed in a changing schedule of exhibits.Since 1993, the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum has been housed in a stainless steel building of jutting angles designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry.

The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

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Built in 1915, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, formerly called the Como Park Conservatory, is the largest glass-dome garden in the Upper Midwest. It features rooms and gardens which highlight different varieties of trees and plants.The Palm Room is under the conservatory's tallest dome and contains more than 150 species of palm trees. The Fern Room showcases dozens of varieties of ferns in a hot and humid atmosphere. The Bonsai Gallery features many fine examples of the ancient Japanese art of miniaturizing trees. The Sunken Garden contains an amazing variety of colorful flowers and hosts five seasonal flower shows. The Japanese Garden celebrates the sister-city relationship between Saint Paul and Nagasaki. The North Garden contains plants and trees that humans use for food, pharmaceuticals, and building materials. And the Enchanted Garden is a butterfly garden where hundreds of...

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

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The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was established in 1988 as a joint project between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Walker Art Center. The garden features over 40 sculptures, including the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry (pictured here), set among 11 acres (four hectares) of footpaths, plazas, and landscaping.Located within the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Cowles Conservatory features palm trees and other tropical plants, bringing a touch of the tropics to the frozen Minnesota winters.

The Mill City Museum

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In the 1990s, the Minnesota Historical Society completely renovated the then-abandoned Washburn A Mill that was at one time the largest and most technologically advanced flour mill in the world. The result of the renovation, the Mill City Museum, tells the story of flour milling and its impact on the growth of Minneapolis.From about 1880, and for the next 50 years, Minneapolis was the world's largest producer of milled flour, and was known as the "Flour Capital of the World" or "Mill City." Grain from the grain belt in the northern Great Plains and Canada arrived by rail to the Washburn A Mill, which ground enough flour to make 12,000,000 loaves of bread per day.After the First World War, flour milling began a gradual decline, and the Washburn A Mill was finally forced to close in 1965.Nowadays, visitors to the Mill City Museum can take a tour of the Washburn A Mill to learn about its...

Orchestra Hall

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Orchestra Hall opened in 1974 as the home of the Minnesota Orchestra. Since its opening, Orchestra Hall has hosted more than 4,000 concerts for over 10,000,000 concert goers. Performances include both classical and pops concerts.Known for its accoustics, the ceiling of Orchestra Hall is made up of more than 100 cubes which deflect sound. Vibrations in the hall's wooden floors and stage also enhance the quality of the sound.Orchestra Hall overlooks Peavey Plaza, a city-owned park that features waterfalls and a reflecting pool. The Minnesota Orchestra's summer music festival takes place in the plaza. And in the winter, the plaza is transformed into an outdoor skating rink.

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