MINNEAPOLIS HAS INCREDIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES EVERYWHERE – RIGHT IN THE CITY!
LAKES AND PARKS IN THE CITY!
Lake Calhoun
Lake Calhoun is the largest of five lakes comprising the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. The lake attracts a younger crowd to the sandy beaches for volleyball, sunbathing and picnics. Walkers, in-line skaters and bikers proliferate on the three miles of paved paths circling the lake. Windsurfers, canoeists, kayakers and sailors fill the lake during the summer months. And this is just one of the lakes!
There is great biking to be found everywhere.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS IN THE CITY
Minneapolis was named one of Bike Magazine's 15 best cities in North America for mountain biking!
THIS SITE LISTS THE TRAILS. http://www.visi.com/~tam/mtb.html
GOLF IN THE CITY
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board operates seven golf courses. 18-hole courses include Columbia, Gross, Hiawatha, Meadowbrook and Wirth. Fort Snelling has a 9-hole course and Wirth has a 9 hole par 3-hole course. Golf Learning Centers can be found at Hiawatha and Columbia.
MPLS HAS SOME OF THE BEST IN JAZZ–SEVERAL JAZZ CLUBS AND A RIVERFRONT
New attractions on the riverfront, a lively theater scene, interesting neighborhoods and a wide variety of restaurant choices keep visitors busy in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
A young, creative clientele heads out to neighborhood bars and brew-pubs in Uptown, Northeast and Lyn-Lake. Downtown, with dozens of eateries and bars on the Nicollet Mall alone, is a vibrant and safe place to let loose. Its compact makeup is split into several districts, each with a distinct flavor.
The Warehouse District is the center of Minneapolis nightlife where upscale bars, dance clubs and hip food finds line the streets. The Hennepin Theatre District is home to three historic theaters and plenty of nightspots to accommodate the theater-going crowds. The Riverfront District straddles the river and is one of Minneapolis' newest hotspots, with trendy wine bars and off-center nightlife.
CULTURE CULTURE CULTURE ABOUNDS! Minneapolis is a culture friendly city. And it is easy to get around.
No one quite realizes until they have been to Minneapolis, just how culture-rich this city is.
To name some of the museums – there is the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Museum, the Weisman Art Museum, the Minnesota Museum of Art and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
The sister city to Minneapolis, St. Paul is one of only four U.S. cities to host artifacts from lost Pompeii in its Science museum.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities' thriving arts environment, the University of Minnesota is a major contributor to the cultural richness of the community. Enjoy yet more art galleries, museums, theater productions, dance programs, concerts, lectures, and films.http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/04_arts.php
SHOPPING
Nicollet Mall
Between Washington Ave and 13th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Our hotel will be right on this lovely mall - the city's principal shopping area, it was converted into one of the country's first pedestrian malls. Sidewalks were widened and turned into a shady, flower-filled boulevard. This 12-block area is home to hundreds of shops, theaters, department stores, and restaurants.
AND OF COURSE - MALL OF AMERICA
http://www.mallofamerica.com
The mall is like a city under glass. It is done with great taste and ambience for a mall. I, usually, hate malls. Besides the exquisite relaxed shopping you and the family can participate in....
The Park at MOA
The largest indoor family amusement park in the nation, invites guests to take a whirlwind ride on the latest roller coaster, the speeding and spiraling Timberland Twister. Seven acres of fun with more than 30 rides and attractions, nine mouth watering places to eat and plenty of entertainment.
A.C.E.S. Flight simulation
Take full control of sophisticated flight simulators - duplicates of those used to train military pilots. You can fly both modern F/A-18 Hornet jets and classic WWII fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and F4U Corsair.
Moose Mountain Adventure Golf - 18-hole miniature golf course
LEGO
Four stories of LEGO® fun! Plenty to play with, see and buy for every LEGO fan. See more than 90 full-size LEGO models, including dinosaurs, astronauts and the world's largest animated and interactive LEGO clock tower.
Underwater Adventures® Aquarium - the world's largest underground aquarium. Voted World's Best Shark Encounter with over 4,500 sea creatures and a virtual submarine tour, plus a whole lot more! .
The Hiawatha Train Line runs from the Warehouse District in downtown to Historic Fort Snelling, to both airport terminals and to the Mall of America.
Podcast Minneapolis http://www.minneapolis.org/travelinfo/
Listen in and learn more about the city with video and audio clips. Learn more about Minneapolis, and hear about transportation options around town.
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