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Minneapolis/St. Paul
Attractions - Things to do
1. Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
www.walkerart.org |
What is it? Internationally renowned for its permanent
collection of 20th century paintings, drawings, prints, photography
and sculptures, the Walker Art Center is one of the country's
leading contemporary art centres and is one of the most visited
museums in the USA. It features works by top artists in a range of
styles, utilising various multi-media installations and educational
programs. Contemporary art can also be experienced here through
theatre, dance, video, music and film. Next door is the Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden with creative contemporary work spread across a
huge area of parkland. It is the largest urban sculpture park in
the country and includes the colossal Spoonbridge and
Cherry Fountain by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van
Bruggen, and Frank Gehry's Standing Glass
Fish.
Hours of Operation: Sculpture Garden: daily from 6am to midnight.
Galleries: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm,
Thursday and Friday until 9pm
Phone:(612) 375 7600 |
2. Mall of America
24th Ave S. and Killebrew Drive, Bloomington
www.mallofamerica.com |
What is it? Located in the southern suburb of
Bloomington, the futuristic superstructure of the Mall of America
is recognised as the largest enclosed shopping and entertainment
complex in the country. It welcomes over 42 million visitors each
year and is the fifth most visited attraction in the USA with
world-class shopping, family entertainment, nightlife and numerous
dining options. There are over 500 stores and speciality shops
including the Lego Imagination Center, international department
stores such as Bloomingdales, more than 70 restaurants and fast
food outlets, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs, a wedding chapel
and a mini-golf course. Underwater Adventures is a massive aquarium
with touch pools featuring sharks and stingrays. Mall of America's
famous centrepiece is The Park at MOA, an indoor theme park with
thirty rides and adventures.
Hours of Operation: Mall open Monday to Saturday 10am to 9.30pm, Sunday
11am to 7pm. Hours for restaurants, nightclubs and other
attractions may vary, as well as summer and holiday hours. The Park
at MOA: Monday to Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to
10pm, Sunday 10.30am to 7pm. Aquarium: Monday to Thursday 10am to
8pm, Friday and Saturday 9.30am to 8.30pm, Sunday 10am to
7pm
Phone:(952) 883 8800 or 800 879 3555 |
3. Duluth
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What is it? Situated on the westernmost end of Lake
Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, Duluth's
international harbour is filled with ships and the city bustles
with sailors and the arrival of new wares. Although miles from
either coast, Lake Superior is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via
the St Lawrence Seaway. The authentically restored waterfront can
be explored along the Lakewalk Trail, or the scenic Skyline Parkway
drive above the lakeshore on the bluffs, which affords magnificent
views of the city and harbour. The spectacular Scenic Hwy-61 (North
Shore Scenic Drive) follows the shore of Lake Superior for 150
miles (240km) from Duluth to the Canadian border, its precipitous
cliffs interspersed with pretty little harbour towns, charming
shops and restaurants, waterfalls and beautiful lake-view picnic
sites. There are several state parks and hiking trails along the
way, including the long distance Superior Hiking Trail, and the
unspoilt beauty of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that draws
canoeists from around the world to its pristine lakes and
streams.
Hours of Operation:
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Transport -Getting around on foot in the downtown
areas of the massive metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St Paul
is a fascinating experience on the famous skyways, a network of
enclosed walkways which connect buildings in the city centres at
second-storey level, ensuring no pedestrian has to be exposed to
bad weather.
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