Minneapolis Visitor Info

With beautiful surroundings and plenty to do, Minneapolis is "refreshingly vibrant, buzzy and cultured," according to the London Metro. The one-of-a-kind theater scene boasts more theater seats per capita than any city outside New York, while 22 lakes within the city limits provide an abundance of year-round activity possibilities.

A lush green environment, combined with contemporary architecture, makes the city a unique combination of natural beauty and sophistication. World-class shopping and sidewalk dining, paired with cultural and family activities, make the City of Lakes a wonderful place to visit.

These are just a few of the distinctions that Minneapolis has earned recently:

• Minneapolis was named 1 of 5 up-and-coming destinations in 2006 by Travel + Leisure magazine
• Men’s Journal magazine named Minneapolis an “adventure city” within their list of the “50 Best Places to Live”
• Named "Most Athletic City" and the "City That Watches the Least TV" by Men's Fitness magazine, 2006
• Minneapolis is the top city for technology, as rated in 2005 by Popular Science magazine
• One of the top 5 mid-size walking cities, according to Prevention in May, 2005
• Men's Health magazine named Minneapolis the smartest city, January, 2005
• Healthiest state in the country by United Health Foundation (2004)

Additional Resources for Minneapolis and Surrounding Areas

• Greater Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Bureau
• City of Minneapolis Official Web-Site
• Bloomington, Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Twin Cities City Search
• Twin Cities AOL City Guide
• Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Minneapolis Icons There are oodles of must-see spots in the City of Lakes. Here is a quick guide to some of the top highlights that you simply can’t miss. From museums to historical landmarks and recreational hotspots, Minneapolis has it all.

Shopping Minneapolis is a world-class shopping destination. People span the globe to shop the city's chic boutiques, stellar malls, and diverse retail districts. Mall of America is a big reason shoppers flock here, but there are many others, including a red-hot downtown shopping zone.

Dining & Entertainment Combining worldly sophistication, local charm and hot new trends, Minneapolis has a culinary surprise around every corner. And from upscale jazz clubs and edgy nightspots to renowned live music venues and legendary theater , Minneapolis provides a fantastic night on the town, no matter your tastes.