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During your Minneapolis vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Historic Fort Snelling
This living history museum commemorates the establishment of a fort here in the wilderness in 1819 by Col. Josiah Snelling and his troops, who opened the area for homesteaders. Costumed guides are the focus of a living history reenactment during the summer months, re-creating the activities of everyday army life during the 1820s. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
Minnesota State Capitol
Built in 1905 on a hill overlooking downtown St. Paul, the capitol is crowned by the world's largest unsupported marble dome (modeled after the one Michelangelo created for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome). The interior is equally impressive, with its marble stairways, chambers, and halls, and its oil paintings. Allow 1 hour.
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
The Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus sits on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. You won't miss the trademark Frank Gehry-designed building, its metallic, fluid form gleaming in the sunlight. The building's architecture is probably the best part of the exhibit -- the permanent collection inside is rather small. Canvases by Warhol and Lichtenstein share gallery space with other American artists from the early 20th century. Allow 30 minutes to an hour.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown
TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the simple solution for extended stays offering uncomplicated residential living in a townhouse community with your budget in mind. The TownePlace Suites Minneapolis Downtown is conveniently located two tenths mile from the Star Tribune newspaper, one half mile from the Federal Reserve Bank and the Metrodome and one mile from the offices of Accenture. A business center is conveniently located in the hotel lobby. Parking is additional at a daily, weekly or ...
Days Inn Minneapolis/University of Minnesota
The Days Inn University in Minneapolis is a warm, friendly, and modern 6-story hotel on the eastern edge of the University of Minnesota campus. Every morning we offer all our guests a complimentary continental breakfast consisting of coffee, milk, orange juice, donuts, and cereal. And for those who prefer a hot breakfast, Baker's Square Restaurant and Pie Shop is located adjacent to the hotel and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also offer complimentary shuttle service to and ...
Springhill Suites by Marriott Minneapolis St Louis Park
SpringHill Suites is Marriott's new concept in economy all-suites lodging offering clean, convenient, quality accommodations - all for a great value. Our suites are up to twenty-five percent larger than standard guest rooms and feature a living area with sofa sleeper, upholstered chair and ottoman and well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair, pantry area with coffee maker, microwave, small refrigerator and sink and sleeping area with one or two beds. Enjoy our complimentary Suite Seasons hot, ...
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