Minneapolis-St. Paul Attractions
L'Etoile du Nord - the star of the north, Minnesota is a true natural beauty with 10,000 beautiful lakes including the 
world famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Home to the best ice fishing in the U.S. Minnesota features more coastline than any other state in the union.
Minneapolis Saint Paul is a progressive destination with a dynamic vibe and a whirlwind of creative energy. Here are some highlights taken from several sources including:
- Minneapolis.org, the official visitor website
- The Minneapolis official website and
- St. Paul's official website
Mall of America
If you're in town, you can be one of the 40 million annual visitors to Mall of America, the unprecedented shopping, dining and entertainment center. Did you know that Mall of America has:
- 4.2 million square feet of total space
- 2.5 million square feet of retail space
- Almost 20,000 parking spaces
- over 12,000 workers
And that's just the beginning. You can learn more at Wikipedia or the Mall of America website.
Arts & Culture
World-class museums. Breathtaking architecture. More theater seats per capita than any U.S. city outside New York. Minneapolis has become a premier destination for arts lovers. Here are a few highlights:
- The Walker Art Center
- One of the five most visited modern art museums in US. The 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is adjacent.
- Minneapolis Institute of the Arts
- More than 100,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history.
- Minnesota Museum of American Art
- Featuring exclusively American Art.
- Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
- Avant garde building designed by Frank Gehry overlooks Mississippi River.
- The American Swedish Institute
- Swedish culture. Located in a magnificent castle.
- Mill City Museum
- Minneapolis milling history
- Ramsey County Historical Society
- St. Paul and surrounds. Located in beautiful chateau-style Landmark Center
- Minnesota Childrens Museum
- Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- Great displays. Also Omni Theater
- Bakken Library and Museum
Sporting Events
The Twin Cities are well represented in professional sports.
- Target Field
- The new home of the Minnesota Twins, located in downtown Minneapolis.
- Mall of America Field
- At the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, the home of the venerable Minnesota Vikings
- Target Center
- Home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx
- Xcel Energy Center
- Simply known as "The X," this multi-purpose arena in St. Paul is home to the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Swarm of the National Lacrosse League.
