About Minneapolis
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area, collectively referred to as the Twin Cities, is renowned for its cultural and recreational opportunities and beautiful natural surroundings. We're proud that Minnesota is currently ranked as one of the healthiest and most livable states in the nation.
We have 136,900 acres of parkland and 950 lakes in just the metro area alone! And, if you love to bicycle, we have over 250 miles of bike trails along former railroad beds and around our lakes with more miles of paved bikeways than any other state. Feel free to take advantage of our new bike rental program where you can pick up and drop off a bicycle at multiple stations around the metro area.
Additionally, the Twin Cities offers a wide selection of cultural and entertainment opportunities. There are several public museums, private art galleries, music and arts festivals, historic theaters that offer drama, comedy and music, and a plethora of cuisine options suitable for even the most discerning pallet.
The Twin Cities also offer extensive opportunities to shop for many uniquely Minnesotan goods and services. Downtown Minneapolis has two million square feet of retail, one of the highest concentrations of shops in any city its size. The Nicollet Mall, just up from the conference hotel, is a wonderful place to shop, eat, and just enjoy outdoor city life. We're actually famous for our outdoor and roof-top dining which allows for great views of the city and the mighty Mississippi!
If you decide to extend your stay, Minnesota is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The state is full of picturesque parks and stunning lakes- -playgrounds for those who enjoy canoeing, hiking, camping or merely sightseeing along the North Shore of Lake Superior. For example, Minnesota hosts Voyageurs National Park, the only water-based national park in the U.S., two national forests (Superior and Chippewa), 72 state parks, and 58 state forests. And of course, we relish in our Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a wilderness park that has remained unchanged since the time of the French Voyageurs.
Come and enjoy our stimulating conference and then spend some time exploring our magnificent outdoors!
Check out the links below for more information:
Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau
Trip Advisor - Minneapolis
Minneapolis Farmers Market
Mall of America
Walker Art Center
Sculpture Garden
Minnehaha Creek/Falls