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Share What You Love About the City of Minneapolis
Beautiful Minneapolis Minnesota offers much more than most cities of this size. Minneapolis touism brings you to the vibrant Twin Cities entertainment scene. Add the chance to explore historic buildings and the natural beauty that lies within the city boundaries and there is something for everyone.
The city of Minneapolis Minnesota is the largest city in Minnesota. Minneapolis is truly a world-class city. Few cities of this size can boast so much cultural diversity and opportunity. With three internationally acclaimed art museums, the Guthrie Theater, and top notch regional theatrical companies, Minneapolis is a superb destination for a visitor interested in the arts.
Nicollet Mall is at the heart of Minneapolis. This 12 block corridor is lined with restaurants and shops. Hennepin Avenue divides the downtown area.
The Warehouse District, in the northwest corner of downtown, is the heart of the Minneapolis entertainment scene.
Block E has a "Times Square" feel and encompasses some of the most "glitzy" entertainment venues.
An indoor skyway system encloses and links about seventy blocks of downtown Minneapolis.
Parking in downtown includes three municipal ramps along 2nd Avenue North.
Minneapolis, nicknamed "the City of Lakes," is situated on both banks of the Mississippi River. The name is attributed to the city's first schoolmaster, who combined 'minne,' the Dakota word for water, and 'polis,' the Greek word for city.
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