| On the banks of the Mississippi stands the | | | | offer chauffer driven cars for transportion, |
| 16th largest metropolitan area in the US, | | | | however the economy traveler need not worry |
| with a population of 3.2 million, known as | | | | about affordable transportation. |
| Minneapolis or the "City of Lakes", as its | | | | |
| admirers love to call it. Minneapolis is | | | | The city has a solid public transportation |
| indeed the "City of Lakes" and a great | | | | system that is connected through busses, and |
| destination for those who love water. With 22 | | | | metro transit light rails, that offer |
| lakes, wetlands, creeks, waterfalls, and the | | | | affordable transportation to most areas of |
| rhythmic flow of the Mississippi surrounding | | | | the city. However if you want to explore the |
| it, the city offers great fishing and water | | | | city on your own, you can contact a good car |
| activities all year round. | | | | rental company. Avis, Enterprise, budget, |
| | | | Thrifty are some of the companies that will |
| Minneapolis is also one of the most literate | | | | give you very good deals on weekly and daily |
| cities in the United States, with over 100 | | | | car rentals. |
| public schools, 20 private schools and the | | | | |
| famous University of Minnesota, the focus on | | | | The cuisines offered by Minneapolis |
| education is a primary goal of the city. | | | | restaurants are something you will not want |
| Other educational facilities such as, The Art | | | | to miss out on. Most of the famous as well as |
| Institutes International Minnesota, and the | | | | economical restaurants are located on Eat |
| Minnesota School of Professional Psychology | | | | Street in Minneapolis. Dinkytown and Stadium |
| add to the cities elite literary status. With | | | | Village also boast some terrific restaurants. |
| a great cultural literary atmosphere and one | | | | Safari Restaurant, Caterpillar Lounge, Black |
| of the healthiest living environments the US | | | | Forest Inn, Little Tijuana are highly |
| can offer, the city attracts a large number | | | | recommended restaurants that travelers as |
| of residents and tourists from both the | | | | well as local residents enjoy. However apart |
| national and international level. | | | | from these popular restaurants you can check |
| | | | out the Vietnamese restaurants, simply |
| With attractions that offer an eden like | | | | because you can't get a cheaper lunch and |
| atmosphere of relaxation, enjoyment and | | | | dinner anywhere else. Lunch and dinner at $5 |
| educational benefits, such as the Grand Round | | | | to $10 dollars is amazingly unbelievable. In |
| Scenic Byway, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis | | | | Dinky town check out the Dinkytowner and The |
| Institute of Arts, The Sculpture garden, | | | | Steak Knife. Stub and Herb and Sally's saloon |
| Frederick Arts Museum, Falls of Saint | | | | are also highly recommended. |
| Anthony, Minnehaha falls, Depot Skating Park, | | | | |
| Basilica of Saint Mary, along with the | | | | If you are impressed by the facilities and |
| University of Minnesota, the city attracts a | | | | the opportunities in Minneapolis, you may |
| large number of students and tourists alike. | | | | want to look for an apartment, condo or house |
| | | | to migrate permanently to the city. The real |
| If you are a tourist, finding a great hotel | | | | estate business has undergone massive changes |
| should be the first thing on your mind. Most | | | | in the last 5 years. In 2006 there were more |
| of the cities in US offer a wide variety and | | | | permits issued for new construction in the |
| range of hotels to suit every pocketbook, | | | | Downtown area than any of the surrounding |
| right from the casual traveler and | | | | suburbs or surrounding cities. Traditional |
| backpackers to the executive business | | | | homes are a bit pricey at $250000 dollars |
| travelers. Some of the best four and five | | | | upwards, but don't worry some homes and |
| star hotels in Minneapolis include Hyatt | | | | downtown condos are still quite affordable |
| Regency Minneapolis, Marriot Minneapolis, | | | | and apartments are also available for rent. |
| Hilton Minneapolis, The Marquette | | | | You can contact any Real estate dealer in the |
| Minneapolis, Graves 601 Hotel, The Grand | | | | city to assist you on finding the latest |
| Hotel Minneapolis, Sofitel Minneapolis, where | | | | bargain in housing available. |
| you can have a luxurious stay along with | | | | |
| executive facilities from 250 dollars | | | | The presence of multinational loan companies |
| upwards. Most of these hotels are located in | | | | and banks help ensure that you have enough |
| the Downtown area. Although, Bloomington has | | | | cash to buy your home or start constructing |
| also some executive deluxe hotels. If you | | | | your house for that matter. Brookfield, |
| want an economical deal on hotels check out | | | | Burnet, and Countrywide are some reliable |
| the Hostel, American Inn, Aqua City Hotel, | | | | home loan companies. Auto loans are also |
| Motel 6, Oakwood at La Salle, Holiday Inn | | | | available in Minneapolis contact the |
| Express suites where you can grab a very good | | | | Minneapolis Auto Finance and car Loans or The |
| bargain. The normal rates at these hotels | | | | Security Auto Loans for the best expert |
| vary between $43 and $125 dollars a night. | | | | advice and different deals like low down |
| But as prices are subject to change, be sure | | | | payments and exchange. For home, life and |
| to check out the rates before you set out on | | | | Medicare insurance some of the best available |
| your trip. Most of these hotels offer | | | | options include Chubb Group of insurance, |
| complimentary breakfast and often low priced | | | | State farm Insurance, all State and American |
| buffet lunch and dinners. The 5 star hotels | | | | Family insurance. |