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Como Park Zoo Animals in the city

1225 Estabrook Dr Minneapolis, MN 55103 +1 651 487 8200 http://www.comozooconservatory.org/ Como Park Zoo

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

1225 Estabrook Dr Minneapolis, MN 55103 +1 651 487 8200 www.comozooconservatory.org Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

Minnesota Children's Museum Learn To Play

10 West 7th Street Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 225 6000 / +1 651 225 6001 http://www.mcm.org Minnesota Children's Museum

Target Center Where major events happen

600 1st Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 673 1300 (Office) / +1 612 673 0900 (Tickets) http://www.targetcenter.com/ Target Center

Orchestra Hall Nearly Perfect Acoustics

1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 371 5600 (Office)/ +1 612 371 5656 (Tickets)/+1 800 292 4141 (Toll Free) http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org Orchestra Hall

Fort Snelling State Park 1820s living history

101 Snelling Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55111 +1 612 725 2389 / +1 612 725 2724 (Visitors Center) http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/parks_and_recreation/state_parks/fort_snelling Fort Snelling State Park

Mickey's Diner Pre-WWII recipes

36 7th St Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 222 5633 Mickey's Diner

Marshall Field's Vibrant Part of Retail Scene

700 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 +1 612 375 2200 http://www.fields.com/common/index.htm Marshall Field's

IDS Crystal Court Full block complex

717 Nicollet Mall (IDS Center) Minneapolis, MN 55402 +1 612 376 8000 http://www.ids-center.com/pages/architecture.html IDS Crystal Court

Skyway System Second story span was revolutionary

Throughout both downtowns Minneapolis, MN Skyway System

Alexander Ramsey House Well-preserved Victorian house

265 Exchange St Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 296 8760 / +1 651 296 0100 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/arh/ Alexander Ramsey House

James J. Hill House Turn-of-the-century opulence

240 Summit Ave Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 297 2555 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh/index.html James J. Hill House

Minneapolis Institute of Arts More than 85,000 Pieces on Display

2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 +1 612 870 3131 http://www.artsmia.org/ Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum Contemporary Art

333 East River Road Minneapolis, MN 55455 +1 612 625 9494 http://www.weisman.umn.edu/ Frederick R.Weisman Art Museum

Minnesota Museum of American Art Collection of 10,000 Art Pieces

Kellogg Boulevard at Market Street Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 266 1030 http://www.mmaa.org/ Minnesota Museum of American Art

Landmark Center Lavish Victorian architectural masterpiece

75 West Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 292 3228 http://www.landmarkcenter.org Landmark Center

Walker Art Center Top Contemporary Art Museum

1750 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 375 7600 http://www.walkerart.org/ Walker Art Center

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Unique display of art

725 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 375 7622 / +1 612 375 7577 http://garden.walkerart.org/ Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Peaceful, 14-acre sanctuary

1940 Theodore Wirth Parkway (at Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55422 +1 612 370 4903 Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

Rose Garden Lovely oasis of rolling hills

4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 +1 612 370 4900 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=350 Rose Garden

Foshay Tower Museum Dominated skyline for 40 years

821 Marquette Ave Minneapolis, MN 55402 +1 612 359 3030 Foshay Tower Museum

Gibbs Farm Museum 19th century farm

2097 W Larpenteur Ave Minneapolis, MN 55113 +1 651 646 8629 http://www.rchs.com/gbbsDak1.htm Gibbs Farm Museum

Minnesota State Capitol Stunning state capitol building

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55155 +1 651 296 2881 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc/ Minnesota State Capitol

Sibley Historic Site Glimpse of the past

1357 Sibley Mem Hwy Minneapolis, MN 55150 +1 651 452 1596 http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/shs/ Sibley Historic Site

American Swedish Institute Fairy tale castle

2600 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407 +1 612 871 4907 http://www.americanswedishinst.org/ American Swedish Institute

Bell Museum of Natural History Fascinating 3-dimensional displays

10 Church Street Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 624 7083 http://www.bellmuseum.org/ Bell Museum of Natural History

Minnesota History Center Panorama of state history

345 West Kellogg Boulevard at John Ireland Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 296 6126 / +1 800 657 3773 http://www.mnhs.org/places/historycenter/index.html Minnesota History Center

Science Museum of Minnesota Hands-On Discovery Center

120 West Kellogg Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 221 9444 / +1 800 221 9444 (Toll Free) http://www.smm.org/ Science Museum of Minnesota

Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life Mystery and power of electricity

3537 Zenith Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55416 +1 612 926 3878 http://www.thebakken.org/ Bakken Library and Museum of Electricity in Life

Minnesota Transportation Museum Nostalgic rides around town

193 Pennsylvania Ave East Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 228 0263 http://www.mtmuseum.org/ Minnesota Transportation Museum

Wabasha Street Caves Good Old-Fashioned Fun

215 Wabasha St S Minneapolis, MN 55107 +1 651 224 1191 http://www.wabashastreetcaves.com Wabasha Street Caves

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Urban wildlife refuge

3815 American Blvd. E Minneapolis, MN 55425 +1 952 854 5900 http://www.fws.gov/midwest/MinnesotaValley/ Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

The Raptor Center Wild birds are nursed back to health

1920 Fitch Ave (University of Minnesota/Gabbert Raptor Building) Minneapolis, MN 55108 +1 612 624 4745 http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/ The Raptor Center

Cathedral of St Paul Spectacular church on the Hill

239 Selby Ave Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 228 1766 http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/ Cathedral of St Paul

Open Book Literary Heaven

1011 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 215 2650 http://www.OpenBookMN.org Open Book

Loft Literary Center Nothing else like it

1011 Washington Ave South, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 215 2575 http://www.loft.org/ Loft Literary Center

Minnesota Center for Book Arts "Books come alive"

1011 Washington Ave South, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 338 3634 http://www.mnbookarts.org Minnesota Center for Book Arts

State Theatre A Glorious Wonder to Behold

805 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 339 7007 (Box Office) http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/ State Theatre

Orpheum Theatre Exceptional view and acoustics

910 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 339 7007 / +1 612 373 5646 http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/ Orpheum Theatre

Indian Mounds Regional Park A great view and fascinating history

Off Mounds Blvd., Northeast of Downtown St. Paul Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 266 6400 Indian Mounds Regional Park

Mears Park A great place to relax

221 East 5th Street Between 5th and 6th Streets, Sibley Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 266 6400 http://www.stpaul.gov/depts/parks/rental-permits/wedding.html Mears Park

Rice Park Have a seat and relax

109 West 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 266 6400 http://www.stpaul.gov/depts/parks/rental-permits/wedding.html Rice Park

Kellogg Mall Park Relax along the river

Kellogg Boulevard (between Wabasha and Robert Streets) Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 266 6400 Kellogg Mall Park

Minnesota Brewing Company Beer lover's delight

822 West 7th St Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 228 9173 Minnesota Brewing Company

Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Honor the brave

State Capitol Grounds Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 536 1792 Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial

RiverCentre The venue for all reasons

175 West Kellogg Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55102-1299 +1 651 265 4800 http://www.rivercentre.org RiverCentre

Schubert Club Museum of Musical Instruments Classical museum

75 West Fifth St (#302 Lower Level, Landmark Center) Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 292 3267 http://www.schubert.org Schubert Club Museum of Musical Instruments

Jackson Street Roundhouse Railroad history in Minnesota

193 Pennsylvania Ave East Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 228 0263 / +1 800 711 2591 http://www.mtmuseum.org Jackson Street Roundhouse

Stone Arch Bridge The Great Bridge

Minnesota Historical Society 125 Main Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 651 296 6126 / +1 800 749 5584 http://www.nps.gov/archive/miss/maps/model/sabridge.html Stone Arch Bridge

Falls of St. Anthony Falls of St. Anthony

W River Rd & Portland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 627 5433 Falls of St. Anthony

Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam Panoramic view

1 Portland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 333 5336 Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam

Lock and Dam #1 Magnificent panoramic views

West River Road at East 50th St Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 742 2971 Lock and Dam #1

Basilica of St. Mary Nation's first basilica

88 North 17th St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 333 1381 http://www.mary.org/ Basilica of St. Mary

Cathedral Church of St. Mark Cathedral Church of St. Mark

519 Oak Grove St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 870 7800 http://www.ourcathedral.org/ Cathedral Church of St. Mark

Minneapolis Grand Rounds More Than 40 miles of Bike Trails

Longfellow House Information Center 4800 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 370 4969 Minneapolis Grand Rounds

Chain of Lakes, The Five scenic lakes in a row

42117 West River Road (Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board) Minneapolis, MN 55411 +1 612 230 6400 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/grandrounds/dist_CL.htm Chain of Lakes, The

Lake Harriet Bandshell Charming Open-Air Structure

4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55409 Lake Harriet Bandshell

Lake Calhoun Lake attracts young adults

3000 Calhoun Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55408 +1 612 230 6400 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=263 Lake Calhoun

Lake of the Isles Setting is delightful for sunbathing

Franklin Ave and Logan Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55405 +1 612 661 4800 Lake of the Isles

Lake Harriet Lovely area of flowers and music

South of Lake Calhoun Minneapolis, MN 55409 +1 612 230 6475 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=266 Lake Harriet

Cedar Lake Clean, quiet lake

Cedar Lake Ave and Cedar Lake Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 661 4800 Cedar Lake

Lake Nokomis Sailboats and canoes

52nd Street and Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 370 4923 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=257 Lake Nokomis

John H Stevens House Museum First permanent settler's dwelling

4901 Minnehaha Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 722 2220 John H Stevens House Museum

Cafesjian's Carousel Ride historic horses

1360 North Lexington Parkway Como Park, adjacent to Zoo and Conservatory Minneapolis, MN 55103 +1 651 487 8200 / +1 651 489 4628 http://www.ourfaircarousel.org/ Cafesjian's Carousel

Como Lakeside Pavilion New life for an old favorite

1360 North Lexington Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55104 +1 651 488 4920 http://www.comopark.com/pavilion.html Como Lakeside Pavilion

Minnehaha Park and Falls Spectacular urban delight

Hiawatha Ave at Minnehaha Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55417 +1 612 667 4800 http://www.nps.gov/miss/maps/model/minnehaha.html Minnehaha Park and Falls

Calhoun Square Calhoun Square

3001 Hennepin Avenue South, Suite 301 A Minneapolis, MN 55408 +1 612 824 1240 http://www.calhounsquare.com/ Calhoun Square

Lakewood Cemetery Beautiful landscape

3600 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408 +1 612 822 2171 http://www.lakewoodcemetery.com/f_welcome.htm Lakewood Cemetery

Minneapolis City Hall Old majestic structure

350 South 5th St Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 673 3000 http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis Planetarium View the final frontier

300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis Public Library Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 630 6150 / +1 612 630 6155 (Office) http://www.mplanetarium.org/ Minneapolis Planetarium

Hennepin Center for the Arts Turn-of-the-Century Architecture

528 Hennepin Ave #503 Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Box Office) +1 612 339 7007 http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/ Hennepin Center for the Arts

Hennepin County Government Center Twin towers

300 South 6th St Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 348 3000 http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us Hennepin County Government Center

VocalEssence Classic Choral Repertory

1900 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 547 1451 http://www.vocalessence.org/ VocalEssence

Edinborough Park Park in a dome

7700 York Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55435 +1 952 893 9890 Edinborough Park

Loring Park First city-owned park

1382 Willow St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 370 4929 Loring Park

Minneapolis Grain Exchange Polished design houses trade

400 South 4th St Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 321 7101 http://www.mgex.com/ Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Depot Skating Rink Depot Skating Rink

225 Third Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 375 1700 http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com Depot Skating Rink

Minnesota State Fair Great Minnesota get-together

1265 Snelling Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55108 +1 651 642 2200 http://www.statefair.gen.mn.us Minnesota State Fair

IDS Center Tallest building in the Twin Cities

80 S 8th St Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 372 1660 http://www.ids-center.com/pages/architecture.html IDS Center

Wells Fargo Tower Architectural masterpiece

90 South 6th St Sixth St and Marquette Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 667 9378 Wells Fargo Tower

Firm, The Aerobic Workout

245 Aldrich Avenue N Minneapolis, MN 55405 +1 612 377 3003 Firm, The

Life Time Fitness Arena Definitely worth a visit

600 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 486 3600 http://www.lifetimefitness.com/clubs/index.cfm?strWebAction=club_details&intClubId=174&CFID=1835899&CFTOKEN=54855150 Life Time Fitness Arena

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Oldest continuously used church

1 Lourdes Place Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 612 379 2259 http://www.ourladyoflourdes.com Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Calhoun Beach Club Lovely building with a storied past

2925 Dean Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55416 +1 612 925 8323 http://www.calhounbeachclub.com/index.html Calhoun Beach Club

Grain Belt Brew House Great architectural and cultural resource

1220 Marshall St Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413 +1 612 673 5095 http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/grain_belt_brew.asp Grain Belt Brew House

Amusement City Fun in the city

1870 Rice St Minneapolis, MN 55113 +1 651 487 1025 Amusement City

Fitzgerald Theater Home-Grown Talent

10 E Exchange St Minneapolis, MN 55101 +1 651 290 1221 http://fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org Fitzgerald Theater

Nicollet Mall Country's First Pedestrian Mall

Between Washington Ave and 13th St Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 661 4700 Nicollet Mall

Peavey Plaza Well-Tended Inner City Haven

1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 673 2427 Peavey Plaza

Minnesota Orchestra One of the Country's Finest

1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 371 5656 (Tickets) / +1 800 292 4141 (Tickets) http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org Minnesota Orchestra

Metrodome Home of the Twins & the Vikings

34 Kirby Puckett Place Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 375 1366 Metrodome

St. Paul College Club Club of all traits!

990 Summit Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55105 +1 651 227 4477 http://www.stpaulcollegeclub.com/ St. Paul College Club

Summit Brewing Company Brew, brew, brew your beer...

910 Montreal Circle Minneapolis, MN 55102 +1 651 265 7800 http://www.summitbrewing.com/ Summit Brewing Company

Twin City Model Railroad Museum Choo choo!

1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222 Minneapolis, MN 55108 +1 651 647 9628 http://www.tcmrm.org/ Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Northern Clay Center Promoting ceramic art

2424 Franklin Avenue East Minneapolis, MN 55406 +1 612 339 8007 http://www.northernclaycenter.org/ Northern Clay Center

Museum of Russian Art Discover the culture of Russia through art

5500 Stevens Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 +1 612 821 9045 http://www.tmora.org/ Museum of Russian Art

Mill City Museum Learn about the flour milling industry

704 South Second Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 341 7555 http://www.millcitymuseum.org/ Mill City Museum

Julian H. Sleeper House History beckons!

66 Saint Albans Minneapolis, MN 55105 +1 651 225 1505 Julian H. Sleeper House

Mill Ruins Park Glimpse of a different era

Portland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55415 +1 612 313 7793 Mill Ruins Park

Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden Beauty and tranquility

4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 +1 612 370 4900 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/ Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary Chirp and tweet!

4124 Lake Harriet Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55409 +1 612 230 6400 http://www.minneapolisparks.org/ Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Minneapolis Central Library Open & Airy Design

300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 +1 612 630 6000 http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/newcentrallib.asp Minneapolis Central Library

Evelo's Bed and Breakfast Inexpensive European Style

2301 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405 +1 612 374 9656 Evelo's Bed and Breakfast

First Avenue Excellent Acoustics & Sight Lines

701 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55403 +1 612 332 1775 http://www.first-avenue.com/ First Avenue