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Be part of the art at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and its 40 permanent exhibits, including the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry."
Play bocce on the rooftop grass courts of Brit's Pub, a city favorite where locals compete in league nights.
Wade in the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park, where the river begins its 2,320-mile trek south.
Channel the bard during a Shakespearean performance at the historic Guthrie Theater. Contemporary plays and musicals also run throughout the year.

Minneapolis and St. Paul Travel Guide

The Twin Cities, set on opposite sides of the Mississippi River, initially established themselves in the agricultural business. Waves of Scandinavians and Germans farmed the fertile prairie, then shipped their grain to the cities to be milled and transported to the rest of the nation. These days Minneapolis and St. Paul are more likely associated with arts and culture than farming; they are home to terrific museums and one of the finest and most active theater and fine arts communities in the nation. Minneapolis is also fast becoming a hot spot for architectural gems, including the Weisman Art Museum, the Walker Art Center, and the new Guthrie Theatre. Read More

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My husband and I are going to Minneapolis on a 2-day trip. 1. I would like to know the easiest and cheapest way to the Mall of America, I heard the train from the airport takes you. 2.Is the mall close to the airport? 3. Distance between airport and mall so I will know whether to get a room closest to mall or airport. 4. What area is the airport so that I can look for hotels near airport. I need easy access back to the airport on our return home. 5. What other attractions are there for 2 adults ages 45-50?
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Attractions

Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

1750 Hennepin
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

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The Walker Art Center reopened with great fanfare in early 2005 with a striking new addition... Read More

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Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)

2400 3rd Ave. S
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center)

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In 2006 the already stellar MIA unveiled a new 113,000-square-foot museum expansion and... Read More

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Rose Garden

4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409

Distance: 4.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Minneapolis

	Distance (mi.)
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport	6.0 map
Omaha Eppley Airfield	287.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Minneapolis

	Distance (mi.)
Saint Cloud Municipal Airport	61.2 map
Rochester Municipal Airport	82.6 map
Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport	106.8 map

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Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$104
Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$126
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$169
Orlando (ORL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$176
New York City (NYC) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$178

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