| Minneapolis is the largest city in the US | | | | its gilded ceiling and huge chandeliers, you |
| state of Minnesota and is the county seat of | | | | will feel like you are taking a step back |
| Hennepin County. The city lies on both banks | | | | into the old vaudeville days of 1930. |
| of the Mississippi River, just north of the | | | | |
| rivers confluence with the Minnesota River | | | | If youre going to the US for shopping then |
| and adjoins Saint Paul, the states capital. | | | | Minneapolis is an American retail therapy. |
| | | | With its no tax on clothes state legislation |
| Minneapolis was born when two mills were | | | | the city will show no mercy on any but the |
| built to cut lumber and grind flour for the | | | | most generous of credit cards. |
| men of a nearby fort. Despite the fact that | | | | |
| these were reservation lands and that cabins | | | | Minneapolis was recently recognized by the |
| were torn down by army troops almost as soon | | | | U.S. Census Bureau as having the 2nd highest |
| as settlers built them, the community of St | | | | percentage of people who bike to work, when |
| Anthony developed at St Anthony Falls around | | | | compared to the 50 cities with the most |
| the twin mills | | | | workers in America. |
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| The beauty and sophistication of Minneapolis | | | | Minneapolis has been called the friendliest |
| is augmented by its striking seasonal | | | | city in America and quite simply has it all. |
| variety. From hot summer days to brisk winter | | | | |
| evenings. | | | | A very attractive destination for a family |
| | | | holiday. Great restaurants, peerless museums |
| The Historic Orpheus theatre in downtown | | | | and a music scene that has amazed listeners |
| Minneapolis is a fine place to see a concert, | | | | for decades. Add to that some of the best |
| play, or other type of show. This theatre was | | | | fishing and hiking in the world within a |
| built in the early 1920s and its elegance and | | | | short driving distance. Visit Minneapolis and |
| grandeur has been restored. Back in the early | | | | enjoy the best of both worlds. |
| 1980s, previous owners had modernized, and | | | | |
| slightly destroyed the place by draping or | | | | A variety of top class restaurants and Cafes, |
| painting over grand, beautiful architecture. | | | | endless sports and cultural occasions, a |
| In the 1990s it was restored to its beautiful | | | | world class zoo and no less than 170 parks |
| old glory. The place is huge. When you walk | | | | and recreational gardens, and you have the |
| into the huge theatre and get a glimpse of | | | | makings of an unforgettable family holiday. |