I will be in Minneapolis and the end of February for work and should have some free time in the evenings. Anything recommended that I should take in while Im in the city?
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Minneapolis Things to do
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, Feb 10 2007 04:32 PM
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Posted 11 February 2007 - 08:35 PM
jdkacz, on Feb 10 2007, 04:32 PM, said:
I will be in Minneapolis and the end of February for work and should have some free time in the evenings. Anything recommended that I should take in while Im in the city?
Thanks!
Thanks!
What dates are you going to be here and what part of Minneapolis are you staying in (downtown, uptown, near the airport...)? Also, what are you looking for or what are some of your interests?
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Posted 11 February 2007 - 10:26 PM
Feb 26-28... near the airport, but I will have vehicle transportation so I planned on visiting downtown, but I didn't know if there were any great shops or restaurants that I should try and make while in town.
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 09:49 AM
Well, if you’re going to be near the airport and want to head downtown Minneapolis, I suggest taking the lightrail at least one night. The line extends from the Mall of America, to MSP International Airport, Veteran's Clinic, Cedar-Riverside neighborhood (near the UofM), and onto downtown Minneapolis. You can get off at the Nicollet Ave. stop and from there you can do some shopping. You will find Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks Off Fifth, Target and several apparel stores. Depending on the time of day and of course, the weather, you shouldn’t have any problems asking for directions because there are usually plenty of people around.
Another option for you is to check out the new Guthrie Theater and/or Walker Arts Center, which recently expanded. Both institutions have great restaurants so you wouldn't have to worry about food. Don't forget that the State, Orpheum and Pantages theaters, as well as Orchestra Hall are all located downtown Minneapolis.
As far as food is concerned, here's a map of some restaurants in the Warehouse District. If you're looking for others, let me know. Downtown Minneapolis has quite a few places so there shouldn't be any concerns.
http://www.mplswareh...WDBAMap2007.pdf
Another option for you is to check out the new Guthrie Theater and/or Walker Arts Center, which recently expanded. Both institutions have great restaurants so you wouldn't have to worry about food. Don't forget that the State, Orpheum and Pantages theaters, as well as Orchestra Hall are all located downtown Minneapolis.
As far as food is concerned, here's a map of some restaurants in the Warehouse District. If you're looking for others, let me know. Downtown Minneapolis has quite a few places so there shouldn't be any concerns.
http://www.mplswareh...WDBAMap2007.pdf
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 12:17 PM
Thank you much for the insight... maybe I can have a mini-photo tour upon my return.
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 02:22 PM
Pictures are always nice.
I was going to suggest that if you have time during the day or early evening to take the lightrail from the MOA into downtown Minneapolis and find the #16 bus (Metrodome stop) that will take you from downtown Minneapolis into downtown St. Paul via the UofM, the Midway area and numerous neighborhoods between Minneapolis and St. Paul. That route is the future Central Corridor line and would give you a taste of some of the local diversity and an idea as to how Minneapolis - St. Paul are related and how closely linked they could be once the the line is complete.
Let me know if you have any questions.
I was going to suggest that if you have time during the day or early evening to take the lightrail from the MOA into downtown Minneapolis and find the #16 bus (Metrodome stop) that will take you from downtown Minneapolis into downtown St. Paul via the UofM, the Midway area and numerous neighborhoods between Minneapolis and St. Paul. That route is the future Central Corridor line and would give you a taste of some of the local diversity and an idea as to how Minneapolis - St. Paul are related and how closely linked they could be once the the line is complete.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Posted 20 March 2007 - 05:03 PM
I have returned from the great city of Minneapolis. I wasn't able to see as much as I wanted and that darn blizzard came through while I was there as well. Sorry for the delay in terms of an update of the trip, but thanks for all of the suggestions! I sure hope to return for vacation rather then work.
