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During your Minneapolis vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Minnesota Museum of American Art
The Twin Cities' only museum dedicated solely to American art, the MMAA has been around for over 30 years, but its new Riverfront Gallery, which opened in 2004, makes the museum feel new. Works range from the mid-19th century to the present with a special emphasis on Minnesota and regional artists. Frequent special exhibitions are popular and also focus on American and regional themes. Allow 1 hour.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)
The MIA's permanent collection of over 100,000 objects of fine and decorative art represents more than 5,000 years of history, including a 2,000-year-old mummy, European masters (Rembrandt, Titian, and Monet, among others), and a comprehensive photography exhibit. The museum's largest and most diverse gallery is its collection of architecture, design, and decorative arts, including a portion of a Prairie School house. If you're short on time, ask for the "Highlights" brochure. Allow 2 hours.
Minnesota Zoo
You'll see most of the exotic animals you expect at the 485-acre Minnesota Zoo, including tigers, camels, dolphins, and monkeys. But this zoo includes an especially nice array of North American animals, including wolves, bison, pumas, and wolverines. During the summer the zoo's working Wells Fargo Family Farm engages visitors with hands-on exhibits and teaches how food travels from the farm to the grocery store shelves. There's also an IMAX theater, and a monorail offering great aerial views. Allow 2 hours.
Marriott Minneapolis City Center
Climbing into the city skyline, this beautiful Minneapolis hotel takes sophistication and service to breathtaking new heights. Located in the heart of downtown, the Minneapolis Marriott City Center is connected to the city's business, entertainment and shopping districts through an enclosed skywalk system. Enjoy easy access to the Twin Cities' top attractions including Block E, the convention center, Metrodome, Target Center and the historic theatre district. City Center Mall occupies the ...
Embassy Suites Hotel Minneapolis-Downtown
We are located in the heart of downtown, minutes from the HHH Metrodome, Target Center and the University of Minnesota, Seven blocks from the Minneapolis Convention Center, Orpheum and State Theaters. The Mall of America is just 12 miles away, and the airport is 14 miles. We are in dwtn Minneapolis, connected to the business district and shopping, and 4 blocks from the Metrodome. Parking is owned and managed by the City of Minneapolis -- $14.98 per night, per vehicle. ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MINNEAPOLIS-DWTN (CONV CTR)
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis and is the closest and newest hotel to the Convention Center and footsteps from shops, restaurants, entertainment and the cities major attractions: Target Center, Orpheum and State Theater, Metrodome, Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Art Institute, University of Minnesota, and the world famous Nicollet Mall. The easiest downtown hotel with freeway access. Our hotel features a total of 96 ...
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