| Are you planning to head to downtown Minneapolis | | | | get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. |
| any time in the near future? If so, you have a lot of | | | | Consider what you most want to see in terms of art |
| fun and a great time waiting for you! There is a lot | | | | and chances are, there are going to be samples of it |
| that goes into making this lively area what it is, and if | | | | here. Whether you are interested in paintings, |
| you manage to even catch a little bit of it, you'll | | | | photographs, architecture or even decorative art, |
| know that your trip has been worth it. Consider | | | | you'll find that the Minneapolis Institute of Arts can |
| some of the great attractions below whether you | | | | show it to you. |
| are visiting Minneapolis for business or pleasure! | | | | The Mercado |
| Minneapolis Sculpture Garden | | | | When you are looking for a family friendly place |
| When you are looking for a place for a beautiful | | | | where you can shop and enjoy the culture, you'll find |
| photo opportunity, you 'll find that you want to | | | | that the Mercado Mexican-style market is where you |
| check out the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This is an | | | | should go. This indoor street market sells foods, |
| 11 acre outdoor park, and you'll find that each of the | | | | crafts, Spanish books and music, and you'll find that |
| forty permanent sculpture pieces have their own | | | | there is never a shortage of things to do or great |
| unique appeal. You'll also find that this is a great place | | | | sites to see. You'll find that this is a great way to |
| to catch some temporary installations as well. If you | | | | introduce 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, called | | | | great way to have an inexpensive day out. |
| Spoonbridge and Cherry, which has become | | | | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden |
| well-known as a symbol of everything the Twin | | | | When wandering around downtown Minneapolis, it is |
| Cities has to offer. | | | | very likely that you may suddenly feel a little run |
| The Guthrie Theater | | | | down or even a little bit put off by all the sites. After |
| When you want to soak in more of Minneapolis | | | | all, it is a big city, and at times, all you want to do is |
| artistic and acting scene, you'll find that you should | | | | to sit down and enjoy some wildlife. This is what you |
| head to the Guthrie Theater. Consider the fact that | | | | can do at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, and |
| Minnesota is second only to New York when it | | | | you 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 that | | | | when you enter it, and you'll find that there are |
| even if you can't get to one of its fantastic shows | | | | plenty of benches to sit on and just rest and enjoy |
| that you should still come to check out the gorgeous | | | | nature. Keep an eye out for friendly squirrels and |
| architecture. It has a new building that is lovingly | | | | rabbits, and enjoy this all for free! |
| placed on the banks of the Mississippi River, and | | | | Blue Nile |
| when you head out, you'll be able to have a | | | | Are 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 America | | | | that you may wish to head to the Blue Nile. This is an |
| Are you someone who feels the most excited when | | | | Ethiopian restaurant and beer bar, and you can enjoy |
| you are chasing down a sale or surrounded by great | | | | authentic 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 enclosed | | | | that you never have before, and this is a great way |
| shopping centers in the entire world. The mall itself | | | | to try some that you have been curious about. |
| covers around 4.2 million square feet and numbers | | | | Depot Skating Rink |
| more than 500 stores. You can do more than just | | | | In 1970, the last train left the Milwaukee Road Depot |
| shop, however. You'll also discover that there are lots | | | | and there was a large drafty structure left that went |
| of restaurants to enjoy as well as an enclosed | | | | on for blocks. Before it could be bulldozed, the |
| amusement park that will give you a wonderful place | | | | National Register of Historic Places declared it a |
| to take the kids. Camp Snoopy is a great place to go | | | | Minneapolis landmark. Instead of being used for |
| when you want to enjoy more than 30 rides and | | | | overflow parking, as it had been, a plan was created |
| attractions as well as games that are going to | | | | to 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 Arts | | | | There 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 Minneapolis | | | | are going to be when you are thinking about seeing |
| Institute of Arts. With 100,000 items that cover | | | | downtown Minneapolis. This is a great town to visit, |
| more than 5,000 years of world history, you'll find | | | | so make sure that you don't miss out some of its |
| that this is a lovely place to go when you want to | | | | highlights. |