Downtown Minneapolis - A Mpls Minnesota Visitor's Guide

Are you planning to head to downtown Minneapolisget away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
any time in the near future? If so, you have a lot ofConsider what you most want to see in terms of art
fun and a great time waiting for you! There is a lotand chances are, there are going to be samples of it
that goes into making this lively area what it is, and ifhere. Whether you are interested in paintings,
you manage to even catch a little bit of it, you'llphotographs, architecture or even decorative art,
know that your trip has been worth it. Consideryou'll find that the Minneapolis Institute of Arts can
some of the great attractions below whether youshow it to you.
are visiting Minneapolis for business or pleasure!The Mercado
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenWhen you are looking for a family friendly place
When you are looking for a place for a beautifulwhere you can shop and enjoy the culture, you'll find
photo opportunity, you 'll find that you want tothat the Mercado Mexican-style market is where you
check out the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This is anshould go. This indoor street market sells foods,
11 acre outdoor park, and you'll find that each of thecrafts, Spanish books and music, and you'll find that
forty permanent sculpture pieces have their ownthere is never a shortage of things to do or great
unique appeal. You'll also find that this is a great placesites to see. You'll find that this is a great way to
to catch some temporary installations as well. If youintroduce your children to foods that they have
end up going to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden,never had before, and you will find that this is a
make some time to check out the centerpiece, calledgreat way to have an inexpensive day out.
Spoonbridge and Cherry, which has becomeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden
well-known as a symbol of everything the TwinWhen wandering around downtown Minneapolis, it is
Cities has to offer.very likely that you may suddenly feel a little run
The Guthrie Theaterdown or even a little bit put off by all the sites. After
When you want to soak in more of Minneapolisall, it is a big city, and at times, all you want to do is
artistic and acting scene, you'll find that you shouldto sit down and enjoy some wildlife. This is what you
head to the Guthrie Theater. Consider the fact thatcan do at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, and
Minnesota is second only to New York when ityou can bet that this is one of the top reasons why
comes to the number of theater seats per capita.people head here. You can forget all about the city
This theater has three stages and you'll find thatwhen you enter it, and you'll find that there are
even if you can't get to one of its fantastic showsplenty of benches to sit on and just rest and enjoy
that you should still come to check out the gorgeousnature. Keep an eye out for friendly squirrels and
architecture. It has a new building that is lovinglyrabbits, and enjoy this all for free!
placed on the banks of the Mississippi River, andBlue Nile
when you head out, you'll be able to have aAre you in the mood for food that is a little different
wonderfully leisurely dinner at the Cue Restaurant.from what you can get at home? If so, you'll find
Mall of Americathat you may wish to head to the Blue Nile. This is an
Are you someone who feels the most excited whenEthiopian restaurant and beer bar, and you can enjoy
you are chasing down a sale or surrounded by greatauthentic Ethiopian cuisine as well as an impressive
gifts and clothes? If so, head to the Mall of America,collection of rare bears. You'll see beer on tap here
which is known as one of the largest enclosedthat you never have before, and this is a great way
shopping centers in the entire world. The mall itselfto try some that you have been curious about.
covers around 4.2 million square feet and numbersDepot Skating Rink
more than 500 stores. You can do more than justIn 1970, the last train left the Milwaukee Road Depot
shop, however. You'll also discover that there are lotsand there was a large drafty structure left that went
of restaurants to enjoy as well as an enclosedon for blocks. Before it could be bulldozed, the
amusement park that will give you a wonderful placeNational Register of Historic Places declared it a
to take the kids. Camp Snoopy is a great place to goMinneapolis landmark. Instead of being used for
when you want to enjoy more than 30 rides andoverflow parking, as it had been, a plan was created
attractions as well as games that are going toto turn it into an indoor ice rink and restaurant. These
challenge your skills.days, it serves as a great place to have some fun.
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsThere are shops, a hotel and a fantastic water park!
When you are checking out downtown Minneapolis,Take some time and think about what your options
make sure that you check out the Minneapolisare going to be when you are thinking about seeing
Institute of Arts. With 100,000 items that coverdowntown Minneapolis. This is a great town to visit,
more than 5,000 years of world history, you'll findso make sure that you don't miss out some of its
that this is a lovely place to go when you want tohighlights.