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During your Minneapolis vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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.
Mississippi River Visitor Center
Located inside the entrance to the Science Museum of Minnesota , the Mississippi River Visitor Center is operated by the National Park Service and designed to educate visitors about the Mississippi National River & Recreation Area. Park rangers can assist travelers with planning outdoor excursions, including canoe and riverboat trips, hiking, biking, and birding. If you're at all outdoorsy, it's worth a stop.
graves 601 hotel
This contemporary and sleek new hotel is located in the heart of the theatre, financial and warehouse district, in the new Block E complex. graves 601 hotel boasts 255 unique and exclusively appointed rooms, Cosmos Restaurant and Lounge and Minneapolis' hottest new nightclub, Infinity. Each Room features a 42" plasma Television and a 15" bathroom Television. High-speed internet connections, two phone lines, 5 head showers, pedestal glass sinks, wall safe, luxurious Frette linen made for ...
The Marquette Hotel
Travel to The Marquette Hotel, set within downtown Minneapolis' IDS Center and at the heart of the business district. The hotel is just 16 minutes from St Paul International Airport by car and a short walk from Minneapolis ...
Hilton Minneapolis
Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the Hilton connects you by skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center and the financial district. Orchestra Hall is right next door and the Guthrie Theatre, Walker Art Center and the Metrodome are a short stroll away. Fabulous shopping, superb restaurants and live music are all blocks from the hotel. Only 12 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and the world famous Mall of America makes this hotel the ideal location for all ...
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