Where to Go
The Twin Cities are the gateway to the north of the state, which, with its beautiful lakes and vast forests endless hiking, sports and excursions. There are two popular ski areas in the vicinity of the Twin Cities, the Hyland Hills Ski Area and a little further away, the Buck Hill Ski Area. A popular recreational area is Boundary Waters, the drive is ideal for hiking, fishing, camping and canoeing.
The well-located port city of Duluth (4 hours drive from the Twin Cities) on the western tip of Lake Superior drive from all over the world via the St. Lawrence River for vessels. Maritime and harbor cruises are on offer.
Other attractions include the Canal Park Museum, the Aerial Bridge and Skyline Parkway Life Street high above the city. The Depot is a beautifully restored train station with interesting exhibitions. It is part of a reconstructed village in the St. Louis Country’s Heritage & Arts Center. In autumn when the foliage turns a trip to this green city is particularly attractive.
Spirit Mountain is a year-round vacation and outdoor recreation center 11 miles south of Duluth. The spectacular North Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 61) runs along the shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border for a distance of 240 km. The North Woods area consists of vast wilderness and lakes. Brainerd, Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Lake Mille Lacs and Grand Rapids are some of the larger resorts. In the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, is about 43 miles north of Two Harbors, a lighthouse in a beautiful natural setting. The Gooseberry Falls, 23 km north of Two Harbors on the North Shore Drive, rushing 30 m deep in Lake Superior.
St. Paul
St. Paul, founded in 1840, since 1849 capital of Minnesota. The connection to the railway network had the settlement, which was initially called Pigs Eye, prospered. Summit Avenue, with its beautiful town houses testifies to this golden age in which even St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Roman Basilica is modeled, was built. The library is also from this period. It is worth visiting the nearby Alexander Ramsey House, a French Renaissance-style residence dating back to 1872 with 15 impressive rooms. The interior consists mainly of original furniture. In the fifties, the center received a new face, Downtown St. Paul is now a successful mix of old and new. The Capitol, the seat of government was built around the turn of the century, guided tours are offered daily. The Landmark Center, the former building of the Federal Court, there are art galleries, a restaurant and exhibitions on local history. The St. Paul Art Center for the Performing Arts offers theater, concerts and art exhibitions. located on the opposite side of the road, the hyper-modern science museum with fascinating Omnitheater, spread across the film shows the visitor the experience of space travel.
The Ordway Music Theater in downtown has two conference halls where opera, concerts, recitals, dance performances, theater and pop shows are equally at home. Variation in the cold winter months of each year in early February Winter Carnival takes place. Another major event in the city event calendar of the Minnesota State Fair in mid-August to early September. The State Fair is an opportunity to the award-winning bulls, cows and pigs to admire the local farmers and to experience a variety of concerts and shows. Roller coaster, carousels and other amusements provide further amusement. St. Paul is a green city with many parks and lakes. In the summer you can take the old paddle steamers to the historic Fort Snelling, where you get a taste of pioneer life. This State Park is located 10 km southwest of the city and was founded in 1819 originally as a military post. Soldiers, laundresses, blacksmiths and cooks in original costumes to tell visitors how people lived around 1820 in these latitudes.
Minneapolis
Is St. Paul is perhaps a bit more dignified, so Minneapolis aware progressive. It is a modern city with good theaters, night clubs, shops, a year-round sports program, an excellent symphony orchestra and the great University of Minnesota. As in most American cities here, the typical skyscraper the city. The IDS Tower is the tallest building in the center of the city. From the observation platform in the 51st Floor opens to a beautiful view of the Twin Cities. In this lofty height is also one of the best restaurants in the city, the Window of the World. The city is dominated by the Nicollet Mall with its many restaurants, shops and entertainment centers for all tastes and budgets. Nearby is the Public Library (public library) with the Minneapolis Planetarium. Located in the suburb of Bloomington exploiting dividend Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States. More than 520 department stores, shops, boutiques, cinemas and restaurants offer a glut of culinary and other temptations, and ensure that it is all too easy to get rid of his money. Children are funny Camp Snoopy amusement park in good hands.
Art lovers are in the Institute of Arts at their expense, this art from Europe, the Orient and America are on display, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Matisse. The Walker Art Center is the place for contemporary art (closed Mondays). Here you can go to concerts and lectures. Opposite is the great Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. On the site of the great University of Minnesota Bell Museum of Natural History is the of Natural History. Also, the Minnesota Transportation Museum is worth a visit. The Minneapolis Orchestra Hall is one of the best in the U.S.. Here, every concert becomes a feast for the ears. The Guthrie Theater is known for his productions of classics, which attract participants from a radius of hundreds of kilometers. In Northup Auditorium on the campus will be, as in the beautifully restored State Theater in downtown Broadway shows offered, ballet and concerts. At the annual Renaissance Festival, the English middle-agers in Minneapolis catchment. On weekends in August and September you can attend tournaments or stroll through one of the many arts and crafts markets and exhibitions. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, handmade household items and all sorts of tempting treats are on offer. Just outside the city of the great Minnesota Zoological Garden is located with spacious outdoor enclosures. About 2,000 plant species and 375 different species make it a popular tourist destination. In the Valley Fair Amusement Park are looking particularly at the weekend, many families recovery. Beautiful is a visit to the Wild Flower Garden Eloise butter and Bird Sanctuary in Wirth Park Falls in Minnehaha Park were made famous by the song of Hiawatha by the American poet Longfellow. The recreation is also the charming forest of the North Woods. As everywhere in the U.S. sports plays a major role in Minneapolis. The games of the Twins baseball team and the teams of the Vikings and Golden Gophers (American football) usually take place before a packed house in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
