It's said that Mark Twain was the first to call Minneapolis and St Paul the 'Twin Cities,' owing to their proximity (less than a dozen miles apart) along the Mississippi River. Despite the 'Twin' moniker, the two cities are quite distinct from each other. Minneapolis, with its broad boulevards, easily navigable grid layout, and modern downtown architecture, has been referred to as the 'first' (i.e. furthest east) city of the American West. Indeed, from its urban Sculpture Garden to the world famous Mall of America, Minneapolis boasts an abundance of unique sights. Throughout the city, neighborhoods house unique shops and ethnic eateries, while the Mississippi River and more than 20 lakes within the city limits add to the landscape. During your stay, you will find no shortage of leisure activities in the area, including cultural events, professional sports - the Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves and the Vikings – as well as festivities galore. The city boasts several world-class museums like the Weisman Art Museum, the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Aside from its museums Minneapolis is know for its theatres. Actually Minneapolis has more theatres per capita than any other city outside of New York. Be sure to check out the Guthrie Theater, the Walker Art Center, the Theatre de la Jeune Lune and the Pantages Theatre while in town. Despite the abundance of theatres culture is not the only pastime for people in Minneapolis.
A string of lakes along the west side of town features many old, large and expensive homes nestled amid more comfortable middle- and working-class residential neighborhoods. A drive or walk around The Lakes, from Cedar Lake with its public and 'Hidden' beaches in the north, around Lake of the Isles with its bird sanctuary island, Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet in the south, emptying into Minnehaha Creek, will reveal some of the most picturesque houses with spectacular views of the lakes. Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles could be called the most popular in the city-thousands of people can be found walking, biking, running, swimming, skating and boating on and around them.
Minneapolis is also famous for its most famous prodigy, Prince. Along with Prince artists like: the Replacements, Garrison Keillor and others have helped make First Avenue and the 7th Street Entry venues of choice for both artists and audiences over the years. Other famous Minneapolis firsts include the filmmaking Coen brothers, and Jesse 'The Body' Ventura. Your opportunity to see and experience one of the cultural and entertainment capitals of the United States is close at hand, stop by Minneapolis and see what everyone is talking about.
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