Best Travel Guide Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MinnesotaGuide was updated: 2024-09-17

Minneapolis is a city on the rise. Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, it is rumored that iconic American writer Mark Twain was the first to assign the name ‘Twin Cities’ to Minneapolis and neighboring city St. Paul. It's a metropolis that can cater to all your wishes: spend an entire week shopping, finding all the popular brands and some local ones, or go on a pub crawl and discover high-quality bars the city has to offer.

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With 18.3 million visitors to the city’s metro area each year, Minneapolis has become one of the most visited US destinations thanks to attractions such as world-class museums and galleries, a vibrant night-life and a shopping mall so large it even has its own postal code.

Minnesota Zoo

Explore Minnesota’s exciting zoo and see over 2,700 species of animals. Do not miss the Discovery Bay aquarium, a maze of underground tunnels and walkways where you’ll be able to see some of the greatest wonders of the deep.

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St Paul Curling Club

Curling is a popular winter sport in the Twin Cities. Visit the St Paul Curling Club and watch how the players slide the hubcap-sized ‘puck’ down the ice, aiming for the target. While the intricacies of the game may seem a bit foreign at first, it’ll be a unique experience to see the ‘pitcher’ shouting at the ice brushes.

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Walker Art Center

Minneapolis boasts the fifth most-visited museum in the United States and one of the few to still offer free admission, except for special exhibits. The impressive permanent collection features 20th-century arts and photography, US and European painters of all genres, including one genre the US is particularly famous for – pop art.

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Fort Snelling State Park

With beautiful parks and outdoor areas, the Fort Snelling State Park is only one of the many in the region. Situated where the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet, the historic Fort is the state’s oldest structure. Enjoy a tour from knowledgeable guides or a demonstration complete of period costumes.

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Northeast Minneapolis Art District

As in most cities, the worn down industrial areas sooner or later become the new hot spots after they've been established by the creative crew. Minneapolis is no exception. The Northeast Minneapolis Art District is home to a great number of artist studios, art galleries and performance spaces. Walk around this unique neighbourhood distinguished by picturesque, family-run businesses, rail yards and industrial buildings, kitschy watering holes and a wide range of restaurants.

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Nicollet Island

This island, in the middle of the Mississippi River, lies just north of Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis and has a population of 1,101, 2024 U.S. Census. The island is a showcase for beautiful architecture and natural landscape as well as The Bell of Two Friends, a gift from Japan, and the Nicollet Island Pavilion event centre, located in Nicollet Island Park and built in 1893.

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Population:	423,250 (2024)
Currency:	US Dollar ($) = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	911
Newspapers:	The Minnesota Star Tribune: www.startribune.com The Minnesota Daily: www.mndaily.com MinnPost: www.minnpost.com
Website:	www.minneapolis.org www.exploreminnesota.com/minneapolis-st-paul-area
Opening Hours:	Shopping malls are usually open from Monday to Saturday 10am–9:30pm and on Sunday 11am–7pm.
Tourist Information:	Minneapolis Visitor Information 505 Nicollet Mall, Suite 100, Minneapolis Open Tue–Sat 10am–4pm +1 612 397 9278 www.minneapolis.org/visitor-information