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