Minneapolis
is a jewel of a city with a thriving downtown, beautiful parks and lakes,
vibrant nightlife and a high level of cultural sophistication. People
often remark at the energetic, lively downtown area with upscale dining,
world-class theater and music, as well as nearly endless shopping possibilities.
Centrally located, Minneapolis is easy to get to. The city serves as
the hub for Northwest airlines and has direct flights from nearly all
points of departure. Stay the night in one of more than 6500 downtown
hotel rooms. With nightlife, dining, music, lakes and more within walking
distance of downtown hotels, your Minneapolis vacation can be anything
you want it to be.
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Arts
and Culture
The
cultured traveler and theater-lover can do no better than Minneapolis.
The city has more theater seats per capita than any other city outside
New York. There are four world-class theaters right in the heart of
downtown as well as internationally-known regional theaters like the
Guthrie Theater. And with cultural hubs like the Walker Art Center,
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota Orchestra and more, the city
has all of the art, science, history and music you can handle. Get admission
to 11 museums for one low price. [http://www.minneapolis.org/visitordeals/artsmusuems_pass.asp]
Nightlife
Minneapolis
is a city that stays out late with a downtown that is alive after five.
Nicollet Avenue comprises 11 blocks of sidewalk cafes, music venues,
bars and restaurants that fill with people looking for a good time and
a bite to eat. And the Warehouse District features the best nightlife
the city has to offer.
Shopping
And
if shopping is your thing, Minneapolis is a city like no other. The
Mall of America, the largest mall in the world, is just south of downtown.
It offers endless shopping with large upscale department stores as well
as quirky specialty shops selling just about anything you can imagine.
And the kids will have fun too. Drop them off at Camp Snoopy, a fully-enclosed
theme park complete with a rollercoaster and flume ride.
Sports
Galore
Minneapolis
boasts three sports venues and four major sports teams. The Twins, Wild,
Vikings and Timberwolves give sports fans plenty to cheer about every
season. See a game at the Target Center or the Metrodome and continue
the night at a plethora of easily-accessible bars and restaurants.
Meetings
in Minneapolis
Minneapolis
is the perfect city for professional meetings and conventions. Downtown
is a quick 15 minute drive from the convenient airport, and boasts a
world-class 500,000 square foot convention center. There are over 6500
rooms downtown and 30,000 rooms in the greater Minneapolis area. Large,
small, traditional and unique -- Minneapolis has got it all in a number
of price ranges. The Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association
(GMCVA) [http://www.minneapolismeetings.com] can help meeting planners
with anything they need. From preliminary information to one-stop planning
services, the GMCVA will make sure your meeting is a success.
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