City Life Travel Ideas

• Explore Scandinavian Culture at the Hjemkomst Center

  

  The Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead brings Scandinavian heritage to life with its Viking ship, stave church, special exhibits, and large seasonal festivals.
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• Neighborhood Spotlight: Uptown Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes

  

  If you're visiting the Twin Cities in the summer and want to get a true picture of why we're annually considered among the most healthy, fit, bike-friendly, and best places to live, head to Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes.
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• Minnesota Running Series

  

  Runners--take the Explore Minnesota Challenge! Throughout 2012, participate in a new statewide series of running and walking events. Earn awards by participating in each region.
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• Summer Dining in the Twin Cities

  

  From rooftops and food trucks to patios and water views, the Twin Cities is ready to serve up summer under the sun or stars.
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• Nice Ride Bikes and Tours Expand in Twin Cities

  

  A great way to explore the Twin Cities as a visitor, or as a guide with out-of-towners, is to travel by bike. Nice Ride, the Twin Cities’ bike share program, is expanding into new neighborhoods and offers fun theme tours that show off the metro area in unique ways.
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• St. Paul’s Landmark Center: A Cultural Destination

  

  My first experience with the Landmark Center in St. Paul was during my junior prom 14 years ago (holy smokes, time flies!); hundreds of high schoolers dancing to a DJ on the main floor of this historic site in our capital city.
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• Best on Display: Twin Cities Exhibits

  

  Museums in the Twin Cities celebrate history, art, science and imagination. And there are nearly 60 museums to choose from (only Chicago and Washington, D.C. have more).
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• Best of the Twin Cities

  

  Variety is the spice of life, right? Sure, but we think the wondrous mix of things to do, eat, drink, buy, and enjoy in the Twin Cities is better described as, well, pretty sweet.
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• Take a Bus Tour of the Twin Cities

  When you’re visiting a new place, it’s fun to explore all on your own. But other times it’s nice to sit back and let a tour guide do the hard work while you relax and admire out the window.
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• Segway: A Rolling Tour of the Twin Cities

  Twin Cities Segway tours, from Mobile Entertainment, started in 2004 with just the Magical History Tour of Minneapolis. Since then, Mobile Entertainment has expanded its array of tours to include St. Paul, and this summer added a Sculpture Garden Tour and a Real Ghost Tour (walking).
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• Indoor Gardens: A Taste of Spring

  

  Find out where you can head inside to bask in tropical temps and view green vegetation while you wait for the seasons to officially change.
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• Hot Young Chefs in the Twin Cities

  You’ve heard it said, again and again: chefs are the new rock stars. And they’re rocking it right here, in the Twin Cities.
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• Enjoy the Twin Cities’ Best in Arts & Entertainment

  

  The Minneapolis-Saint Paul area is bursting with talent. Twin Cities stages are filled with actors, dancers, singers, and musicians who amaze, and metro museums draw in world-class exhibits.
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• Duluth and the Lake Superior North Shore

  

  Duluth is a city filled with attractions. It is also the gateway to the North Shore Scenic Byway, a road with spectacular views around every curve.
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• Roses Bloom on Duluth Waterfront

  

  The Duluth Rose Garden is a unique, contemplative spot in the center of the city with an impressive showcase of plants, including hundreds of rose varieties and some unique hybrids.
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• Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Showcases Minneapolis

  

  This 55-mile urban loop showcases lakes, the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Creek, neighborhoods, and downtown. The byway has great scenery, history, art, outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining.
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• Celebrate Diana at Mall of America

  

  See Princess Diana’s iconic wedding dress, plus other gowns, jewels, and mementos, from February 4 through June 10.
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• Twin Cities Mall Crawl

  

  Get ready to shop ‘til you drop! The Minneapolis-St. Paul area has the country’s largest mall, outlet malls, posh malls, and unique boutiques. And there’s no tax on clothing in Minnesota, so shoppers here get a big bang for their buck!
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• Mall of America Celebrates 20th Anniversary

  

  Mall of America (MOA) in Bloomington celebrates its 20th anniversary with special events throughout the year.
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• Nelson Cultural Center Debuts in Minneapolis

  

  The American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis celebrates the completion of the new Nelson Cultural Center with special events on Saturday, June 30.
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• Twin Cities Art and Theater Weekend

  

  Take a long weekend in Minneapolis and St. Paul to immerse yourself in culture, theater, music, and fine dining. Getting out on the towns will stimulate all of your senses.
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