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Located in the Midwest state of Minnesota, the city of Minneapolis is a common destination for both leisure tourists and business travelers. Visitors may also want to add any of the following to their itinerary; Minnesota Childrens Museum, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center and Sculpture Gardens, and Orchestra Hall. million people make their way to the city every year, looking to enjoy an eclectic mix of business and tourist amenities, including landmarks, green spaces, and the lakes that give the city its nickname, the 'City of Lakes'. The Hennepin Theater District is a popular destination with tourists, due mainly to its extensive selection of performance houses. Minneapolis and St.

Paul are home to a wide array of tourist attractions and leisure amenities, ensuring visitors will find plenty to enjoy. A seven-mile long skyway connects many of the attractions that can be found at the heart of Minneapolis. In addition to all of this, Minneapolis is also a sports fans' paradise, with professional teams in all major sporting leagues. While the Twin Cities can have a hectic pace about them, visitors can soon relax by heading for the green spaces that are located throughout. Minneapolis is also a popular destination with shoppers, who flock to the gargantuan Mall of America, before enjoying a stroll along the Mississippi Mile in the Riverside District.

From the historic State Capitol building and the impress Cathedral of St. Paul to the modern IDS Tower, which stands taller than any other Minnesota building, the Twin Cities are home to some stunning buildings. The airport offers quick and easy passage to check my site both downtown districts. For those looking to enjoy a stroll about the city, the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is an excellent choice. The City of Lakes can also be reached by car, with both I-and I-offering easy access.

Visitors planning on traveling to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and neighboring St. Paul) will likely arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which welcomes passengers from across North America and the Caribbean as well as those from further afield. Football fans should head for the Metrodome (officially Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphry Metrodome) where the Vikings play on Sundays between September and January.