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The Twin Cities is a vibrant, pulsing gathering of diverse groups of people, all living in an area known for its great quality of life. Whether it's theater, shopping, outdoor recreation, dining, or museums, the Twin Cities has the best of it.






Falls of St. Anthony


Thunderous 32-foot torrent of cascading water
W River Rd & Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
United States
+1 612 627 5433
In 1680, a Belgian friar named Father Louis Hennepin discovered a thunderous 32-foot torrent of cascading water that he named St. Anthony Falls. This scenic waterfall was thus responsible for the birth of Minnesota's largest city. Today the falls are well contained by concrete and stone block as well as a series of dams. They can be viewed best from the Stone Arch Bridge or the observation deck of the Upper Lock and Dam.

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Falls of St. Anthony photo by John R Meixner
Photo: John R Meixner
Falls of St. Anthony photo by Jim Pearson
Photo: Jim Pearson
Falls of St. Anthony photo by John R Meixner
Photo: John R Meixner
Falls of St. Anthony photo by Joel Dueck
Photo: Joel Dueck
Falls of St. Anthony photo by Carolyn Ganus
Photo: Carolyn Ganus
Falls of St. Anthony photo by DoktorStilton
Photo: DoktorStilton
Falls of St. Anthony photo by Paul Weimer
Photo: Paul Weimer
Falls of St. Anthony photo by coconuts mom
Photo: coconuts mom
 

 
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum


Contemporary Art
333 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States
+1 612 625 9494
http://www.weisman.umn.edu/
benru001@umn.edu
This museum's mostly 20th-century collection contains the world's largest assemblage of works by Marsden Hartley and Alfred Maurer as well as paintings and prints by Georgia O'Keefe, Arthur Dove and Robert Motherwell. However, many critics consider the building itself to be a stunning piece of art. Designed by Frank Gehry, the flamboyant 1993 building is possibly the most talked-about structure in the Twin Cities. The museum's collections are displayed in galleries the 'New York Times' has referred to as possibly the five best rooms for art viewing in the world. Admission is free.

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Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Troy B. Thompson Pho
Photo: Troy B. Thompson Pho
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Troy B. Thompson Pho
Photo: Troy B. Thompson Pho
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Rich Kaszeta
Photo: Rich Kaszeta
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by ɹɐǝʇuǝʌ1ǝ
Photo: ɹɐǝʇuǝʌ1ǝ
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Michael Carvaines
Photo: Michael Carvaines
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Anthony Auston
Photo: Anthony Auston
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Evelyn Darling
Photo: Evelyn Darling
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Dave Dowd
Photo: Dave Dowd
Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum photo by Gregory Lavigne
Photo: Gregory Lavigne
 

 
Gaviidae Commons


Shopping with style
60 South 6th St
Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
United States
+1 612 372 1222
http://www.gaviidaecommon.com/
Located in the heart of downtown, this shopping complex is easily accessible. The complex is divided into two sections, connected through a covered skyway. On one end is Saks Fifth Avenue and on the other is Nieman Marcus. Gaviidae offers shoppers more than 50 stores specializing in clothing, accessories, food and drink. A full food court on the fourth floor and quick fresh juice and coffee stops around the mall keep shoppers refreshed. This beautiful upscale complex makes shopping a true pleasure. Valet parking is available.

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Gaviidae Commons photo by Adam Hook
Photo: Adam Hook
Gaviidae Commons photo by Robb Shaw
Photo: Robb Shaw
Gaviidae Commons photo by Robb Shaw
Photo: Robb Shaw
Gaviidae Commons photo by Nattapol Pornsalnuwa
Photo: Nattapol Pornsalnuwa
Gaviidae Commons photo by Steve Prakope
Photo: Steve Prakope
Gaviidae Commons photo by Christian Wilkie
Photo: Christian Wilkie
 

 
Gibbs Farm Museum


19th century farm
2097 W Larpenteur Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55113
United States
+1 651 646 8629
http://www.rchs.com/gbbsDak1.htm
Get a peek at life in the 19th century, when farms like this were common around St. Paul. Costumed interpreters demonstrate what life was like in this time gone by. Owned and operated by the Ramsey County Historical Society, the site includes the Gibbs' fully furnished 1854 farmhouse, two barns, plenty of 19th century farm equipment and fields with crops typical of the period. Also on the site is a period-furnished, one-room schoolhouse where children can register for a day at school in the summer. The farm is open mid-April through mid-November. Call the museum or visit the web site for the events scheduled throughout the season. Admission: $6.75 Adults, $5.75 Seniors, and $4 Children

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Gibbs Farm Museum photo by Maureen McGinn
Photo: Maureen McGinn
 

 
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House


None Better than Kincaid's
380 St Peter St
Minneapolis, MN 55102
United States
+1 651 602 9000
http://www.kincaids.com/
With its rich atmosphere and outstanding cuisine, this is a dining experience that you will surely remember. As the name implies, fish, chops and steak highlight the primarily American menu. An appetizer of fireworks shrimp cocktail, the sautéed scallops or creamy clam chowder will start you off well. For dinner, try Dungeness crab cakes, Mesquite-grilled salmon, Cajun fettuccine with chicken breast or rock salt roasted prime rib. Top it off with Key Lime pie or a simple apple pie. The wine and beer selection is one of the best in town, featuring many domestic and imported varieties. Cocktails and soft drinks are also served.

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Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Lakewood Cemetery


Beautiful landscape
3600 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States
+1 612 822 2171
http://www.lakewoodcemetery.co...
rong@lakewoodcemetery.com
A walk around a cemetery may not be your idea of how to spend a lazy afternoon, but the sprawling grounds of this one offer some of the most beautiful landscape open to the public.The city's largest cemetery is full of treasures of architecture and marvelous gestures of remembrance. Memorial Chapel, designed by Harry Wild Jones and built in 1908, is an exquisite Byzantine wonder, filled with eye-catching mosaics and a series of stained glass windows that double as a sundial. The grounds provide a soothing escape and a chance for a calm, reflective time for oneself. Opened in 1871, history abounds within the cemetery, final resting spot to well-known Twin Cities' families such as the Walkers, Lorings, and Blaisdells. Vice-President Hubert Humphrey is buried here, as are Minneapolis Park system designer Horace Cleveland and Emil Obeerhoffer, the first musical director of the Minneapolis Symphony.

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Lakewood Cemetery photo by Kurt Canada
Photo: Kurt Canada
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Carrie Hatler
Photo: Carrie Hatler
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Tracy E. Anderson
Photo: Tracy E. Anderson
Lakewood Cemetery photo by jon behm
Photo: jon behm
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Carrie Hatler
Photo: Carrie Hatler
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Mamluke
Photo: Mamluke
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Third Base Line
Photo: Third Base Line
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Dan
Photo: Dan
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Dan
Photo: Dan
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Zachary Herbst
Photo: Zachary Herbst
Lakewood Cemetery photo by lauren rauk
Photo: lauren rauk
Lakewood Cemetery photo by ahobbylogger
Photo: ahobbylogger
Lakewood Cemetery photo by olde_goth
Photo: olde_goth
Lakewood Cemetery photo by Brooke Roegge
Photo: Brooke Roegge
 

 
Loring Park


First city-owned park
1382 Willow St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
+1 612 370 4929
In 1883, the city purchased 35 acres of land and turned it into the first city-owned park, a gorgeous commons known as Central Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the designer of New York City's Central Park, thus the name. In 1890, the park's name was changed to honor Charles Loring, the first president of the Minneapolis Park Board and the initial force behind preserving much of the land that eventually evolved into one of the nation's most magnificent city park systems.An active and much-used inner city recreation area, Loring Park has a basketball court, paved walking and bike paths, numerous tennis courts, horseshoe pits and shuffleboard courts. In winter, the lake is packed with skaters. On the west side Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge connects the park to the Walker Art Center. Loring Greenway, a well-traveled pedestrian thoroughfare, connects the park to downtown's Nicollet Mall. At the end of the Greenway is the Berger Fountain, shaped like a giant dandelion.Free concerts are held in the summer and picnic tables are scattered throughout the park. The recreation building houses restrooms, an information center and ping-pong tables.

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Loring Park photo by Evan Bibbee
Photo: Evan Bibbee
Loring Park photo by Matt Gray
Photo: Matt Gray
Loring Park photo by ɹɐǝʇuǝʌ1ǝ
Photo: ɹɐǝʇuǝʌ1ǝ
Loring Park photo by Dan Wick
Photo: Dan Wick
Loring Park photo by Ben Ostrowsky
Photo: Ben Ostrowsky
Loring Park photo by quarkusjackson
Photo: quarkusjackson
Loring Park photo by Ben Ostrowsky
Photo: Ben Ostrowsky
Loring Park photo by masami k-m
Photo: masami k-m
Loring Park photo by Cori Culhane
Photo: Cori Culhane
Loring Park photo by Evan Bibbee
Photo: Evan Bibbee
Loring Park photo by Linda Beaverson
Photo: Linda Beaverson
Loring Park photo by Marsha Wilson
Photo: Marsha Wilson
Loring Park photo by Jim Eagan
Photo: Jim Eagan
Loring Park photo by Linda Beaverson
Photo: Linda Beaverson
Loring Park photo by sheldon mains
Photo: sheldon mains
Loring Park photo by Bree Radloff
Photo: Bree Radloff
Loring Park photo by AlexanderBrowne
Photo: AlexanderBrowne
Loring Park photo by Nee Lougiu
Photo: Nee Lougiu
Loring Park photo by eweisser
Photo: eweisser
Loring Park photo by A. Sparks&N. Labello
Photo: A. Sparks&N. Labello
Loring Park photo by Peter Corbett
Photo: Peter Corbett
Loring Park photo by Manoj
Photo: Manoj
 

 
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park


Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park
1225 Estabrook Dr
St. Paul, MN 55103
United States
+1 651 487 8200
www.comozooconservatory.org
This Victorian beauty has recently been updated and refurbished. The glass-enclosed wings of the building are a horticulturist's dream. Each wing has a different theme with helpful placards naming each plant species. Most rooms have fountains or other water features. With its lush surroundings, this is a favorite spot for wedding photos. Do not miss the Japanese bonsai trees. It is adjacent to the Conservatory. Enjoy live music at Music Under Glass every Thursday. The gift shop has unusual cards and botanical gifts. Admission: USD1 adults, USD.50 children (5-12).

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Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park photo by John S
Photo: John S
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park photo by John S
Photo: John S
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park photo by Kate Harrington
Photo: Kate Harrington
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park photo by Steve / Kenny Landis / Evers
Photo: Steve / Kenny Landis / Evers
 

 
Metrodome


Home of the Twins & the Vikings
34 Kirby Puckett Place
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States
+1 612 375 1366
Opened in 1982 in downtown Minneapolis, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is now home to the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. The facility has also played host to the World Series, the Superbowl and the NCAA college basketball championships. The retractable/inflatable stadium roof has caused some unusual moments in sporting history, including tears from heavy snow and high winds during football season, and a couple of wild richochets off the ceiling during baseball games.

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Metrodome photo by lacey hanson
Photo: lacey hanson
Metrodome photo by Lee Allen
Photo: Lee Allen
Metrodome photo by Darrel Dawkins
Photo: Darrel Dawkins
Metrodome photo by Andy Wicks
Photo: Andy Wicks
Metrodome photo by Jadon Ulrich
Photo: Jadon Ulrich
Metrodome photo by Aaron Sumner
Photo: Aaron Sumner
Metrodome photo by d Wang
Photo: d Wang
Metrodome photo by RL8791
Photo: RL8791
Metrodome photo by John Jones
Photo: John Jones
Metrodome photo by Johnny Marx
Photo: Johnny Marx
Metrodome photo by Paralyzed Playa
Photo: Paralyzed Playa
Metrodome photo by Grady / Erika Mutzel
Photo: Grady / Erika Mutzel
Metrodome photo by Chris Harrell
Photo: Chris Harrell
 

 
Minneapolis Institute of Arts


More than 85,000 Pieces on Display
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States
+1 612 870 3131
http://www.artsmia.org/
Affectionately known as the MIA, this museum is home to an exceptional gallery of Impressionist paintings and an exquisite Asian collection. The museum holds significant works by American and European artists including Picasso, Kandinsky, Matisse and Rodin, though it continues to keep pace with the 21st century: in 2006 it added a 113,000-square-foot expansion wing, designed by post-modernist architect Michael Graves, to the original 1915 marble building. Major touring shows hang each year in the MIA's large Dayton Hudson Gallery. Don't miss the period rooms, especially when they are decked out for Christmas. Admission is free.

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Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Dominik Halas
Photo: Dominik Halas
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Ted Sherarts
Photo: Ted Sherarts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Todd J. Tubutis
Photo: Todd J. Tubutis
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Chuck Olsen
Photo: Chuck Olsen
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Ted Sherarts
Photo: Ted Sherarts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by George M. Calger
Photo: George M. Calger
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Dominik Halas
Photo: Dominik Halas
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by George M. Calger
Photo: George M. Calger
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Alicia Truhe
Photo: Alicia Truhe
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Jessica Lindoerfer
Photo: Jessica Lindoerfer
Minneapolis Institute of Arts photo by Mary Mueller
Photo: Mary Mueller
 

 
State Theatre


A Glorious Wonder to Behold
805 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
+1 612 339 7007 (Box Office)
http://www.hennepintheatredist...
After many years as a magnificent vaudeville house and movie theater, it fell upon hard times. It became the center of a battle between city officials and preservationists in the 1980s and was almost razed. But the building was saved and every detail, from the gold proscenium arch and intricate murals to the molded plaster cherubs and white terracotta facade, was painstakingly renovated. These days the Theatre plays host to nationally renowned plays and musicals along with concerts and lectures. The acoustics are tremendous and there is not a bad seat in the house. State Theatre is part of the Hennepin Theatre Trust. Visit their website for a full calendar of events for this and all Hennepin venues.

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State Theatre photo by Tim Sailer
Photo: Tim Sailer
State Theatre photo by Emily Forbes
Photo: Emily Forbes
State Theatre photo by Kyle Matteson
Photo: Kyle Matteson
State Theatre photo by Rose
Photo: Rose
 

 
Walker Art Center


Top Contemporary Art Museum
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
+1 612 375 7600
http://www.walkerart.org/
info@walkerart.org
Founded in 1879, this is one of the country's finest contemporary art museums. At the center of Twin Cities' cultural life, the Walker is willing to take risks and is quick to book highly regarded traveling exhibitions. The museum's large collection of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and multimedia works are displayed in nine all-white galleries. The bland but spacious galleries allow the artwork to take center stage. The permanent collection includes important works by notable artists, such as Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Franz Marc, Stuart Davis, Andy Warhol, Joan Mitchell, Roy Lichtenstein, and Dan Flavin. The museum hosts innovative theater, music, dance, film, video, and performance programs, and also sponsors numerous classes, workshops and lectures. The Walker Book Shop sells a variety of gifts and museum related items. Gallery 8, the museum's cafeteria, offers inexpensive, delicious fare.

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Walker Art Center photo by peter praschl
Photo: peter praschl
Walker Art Center photo by Anna Paquette
Photo: Anna Paquette
Walker Art Center photo by Ben Sowell
Photo: Ben Sowell
Walker Art Center photo by carolyn manney
Photo: carolyn manney
Walker Art Center photo by Ben Sowell
Photo: Ben Sowell
Walker Art Center photo by Andy Weit
Photo: Andy Weit
Walker Art Center photo by Everett Maroon
Photo: Everett Maroon
Walker Art Center photo by Tobias Carroll
Photo: Tobias Carroll
Walker Art Center photo by Peter Fleck
Photo: Peter Fleck
Walker Art Center photo by Gustavo Ramirez
Photo: Gustavo Ramirez
Walker Art Center photo by nicole linde
Photo: nicole linde
Walker Art Center photo by Nicholas Hofstede
Photo: Nicholas Hofstede
Walker Art Center photo by Ben Gregory
Photo: Ben Gregory
Walker Art Center photo by minneapolisloftsandcondos
Photo: minneapolisloftsandcondos
Walker Art Center photo by Josh Haroldson
Photo: Josh Haroldson
Walker Art Center photo by Stephen Stephens
Photo: Stephen Stephens
Walker Art Center photo by Trevor Dykstra
Photo: Trevor Dykstra
Walker Art Center photo by Nic Colgan
Photo: Nic Colgan
 

 
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