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Twin Cities MN Tourism and Sightseeing

Where is Twin Cities Minnesota?

Twin Cities Minnesota

Nearby Regions

Mankato, MN
(47.1 miles )

Rochester, MN
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Twin Cities Minnesota Tourism At a Glance

Best Time to Visit Twin Cities Minnesota
Definitely summer with the lakes, festivals and FUN. The colors are beautiful in the Fall through October, but snow moves in during December as folks enjoy skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. If you LIKE winter, St. Paul's Winter Festival in January and February might be just the ticket. Click Here to find hotels in Twin Cities. If you need additional visitor information for Twin Cities, Click Here.

Average Twin Cities Weather
Both St. Paul and Minneapolis enjoy a clear divide between all four seasons with mild autumn and spring temperatures, freezing winters, and warm summers. Even during the hottest part of the year, expect "warm" not "hot" summer highs averaging in the 70s and 80s.

Transportation
Getting to and around Minneapolis is easy. The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is just minutes from downtown and the nation’s fourth-largest airline, Northwest Airlines is based in Minnesota. Cabs are available anywhere in the metro area. Buses are also widely available, as well as convenient and inexpensive. Light Rail Transit has also recently arrived in Minneapolis. The new Hiawatha Line runs from the entertainment-packed Warehouse District downtown to Mall of America in Bloomington, stopping at Historic Fort Snelling and both airport terminals on the way. Even during winter, getting around is easy, as the city is connected by 70 blocks of climate-controlled skyways.

Light Rail Transit information (612) 373-3333.
Metro Transit information (612) 373-3333.
Public & Rental Transportation (888) 676-6757 (MPLS).

In-Season Costs
Minneapolis has a variety of activities, attractions and hotels, with a wide variety of costs. Sidewalk cafes to formal dining, the city has an array of dining costs. Lodging is available at several prices, budget or luxury, so shop around in advance to take advantage of the discounted rates.

Minnesota Tourism - Twin Cities Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
The big area draw is the ever-popular Mall of the America in Bloomington. Minneapolis is the modern city with theatre, museums and skyscrapers. Saint Paul offers quaint, historic charm and the state Capital. The shores of the scenic Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers are close enough for cruises and day visits. The North Shore of Lake Superior is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, perfect for sea-kayaking, fly-fishing or skiing. Stillwater offers antique stores while water fun at Lake Minnetonka includes sailing, swimming, boating, fishing and fun.

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Things to do in Twin Cities MN, Sightseeing and Twin Cities MN Tourism

Twin Cities MN Tourism - Planning a Twin Cities MN Vacation
Below is a list of Twin Cities MN tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a Twin Cities MN Vacation! Find detailed information on the Twin Cities MN tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Twin Cities MN travel category on the left hand menu.

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You can find Minnesota tourist attractions and activities in all of Minnesota's regions: Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities and Other.

Fun Things to do during your Twin Cities MN Vacation - Top Twin Cities MN Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular Twin Cities MN tourist attractions that list on our site include Minnesota Children's Museum , Cascade Bay Water Park & Captain's Course Miniature Golf and Wabasha Street Cave Tours.

Fun activities in Twin Cities MN include The Grove Aquatic and Fitness Center, Tony n' Tina's Wedding and Bunker Park Stable.

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Enlarge	Afton Apple Orchard U pick apples, fall raspberries, pumpkins, strawberries Category: Hastings Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Come pick your own apples, fall raspberries, pumpkins and strawberries. Located on South 90th St. between County Road 21 and Mn 95, 2 miles south of Afton Alps in the scenic St Croix River Valley. Strawberries, June - July. Call for picking conditions. Apples and fall raspberries August - October.Pre-picked fruit available. Honey, jam, jellies, cider, maple syrup, carmel apples, unbaked frozen apple pies, and other appletime favorites. Playground, petting farm, 15 acre corn maze, concessions. Hayrides on weekends in the fall. Call for directions and tour information. Hall rental available November thru August. "The farm where memories are made".
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Enlarge	Big Dog Fishing Guide Service Central Minnesota Fishing Trips Category: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Fishing near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Big Dog Fishing Guide Service offers guided fishing trips for muskie, bass, northern pike, walleye and crappie in the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Central Minnesota areas. We can provide something special for everyone. Whether you want a business outing or you are a beginning angler just wanting to learn, I can plan an exceptional trip just for you!
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Enlarge	Bloomington Civic Theatre Bringing you the Best of Broadway Category: Bloomington Theatre near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" starring Sally Struthers (Sept. 1-25, 2005) Sally Struthers makes her much-anticipated return to Bloomington Civic Theatre (after a highly-successful starring engagement in Hello, Dolly! in 2003) as Miss Mona, head of a little Texas brothel known as the Chicken Ranch. When the Ranch becomes the target of crusading do-gooders, Miss Mona and her “staff” are thrown into chaos, along with a cast of characters that includes a sheriff, a senator and a governor. Will the Chicken Ranch be shut down? Hilarity abounds with such songs as Texas Has A Whorehouse In It, Hard Candy Christmas and Bus From Amarillo.(See individual press release.) "Follies" (Nov. 3-27, 2005) Gathering at their old theater on the eve of its demolition, generations of the Weisman Follies pay homage to their theatrical roots. Against the backdrop of their past, two couples in particular, Ben and Phyllis, and Buddy and Sally, find themselves confronting their history. Using dream sequences interspersed with current events, the Twin Cities premiere of this show, with score by Stephen Sondheim, features Broadway Baby, Too Many Mornings, I’m Still Here, Losing My Mind and Beautiful Girls. (See individual press release.) "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Feb. 3-26, 2006) Chronicling the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as seen through the eyes of his disciple, Judas Iscariot, Jesus Christ Superstar is a powerful tour-de-force encompassing the passions of jealousy, trickery and martyrdom. Furious that the man from Nazareth will be remembered as a “superstar,” Judas comes to a tragic end. Songs include Jesus Christ Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, The Last Supper and Heaven On Their Minds. (See individual press release.) "Wonderful Town" (April 28-May 21, 2006) Wonderful Town follows the adventures and misadventures of two sisters who leave their comfortable hometown in Ohio for the excitement of New York’s Greenwich Village. Ruth, an aspiring writer, and Eileen, a fledgling actress, take up residence in a bustling neighborhood populated by quaint characters including their landlord, a former football player, a lady of the night, and a newspaper editor. Leonard Bernstein’s score features Christopher Street, My Darlin’ Eileen and the clever Pass That Football. (See individual press release.)
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Enlarge	Bunker Park Stable horseback riding & hay rides Category: Coon Rapids Horseback Riding near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: We offer hourly guided trail rides, hay rides and pony leads. Reservations necessary.
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Enlarge	Caponi Art Park & Theater in the Woods Where the Park is the Art Category: Eagan Theatre near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Nature trails lead to various landscapes and sculptures. Periodic events scheduled June through September. View wildlife, art and nature in a 60-acre setting. Free admission, donations accepted for special events. Park open May through October, sunrise to sunset.
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Enlarge	Daytona Golf Club 18 Hole Par 72 Golf Course / Indoor Tennis / Racquetball Category: Dayton Golf near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Daytona Golf Club opened in 1964 and offers an 18 hole par 72 championship golf course and is located in Dayton, Minnesota, in the northwest metro area of the Twin Cities. We offer guests 18 holes of championship-caliber golf, indoor tennis, and racquetball courts. Possessing a unique, rustic charm, our clubhouse provides a wonderful atmosphere to go along with your favorite hot foods and cold drinks. With a quiet setting, a wide range of facilities and a commitment to topnotch service, Daytona Golf Club. is able to offer a rare combination; the price and availability of a public facility with the atmosphere and quality service of a private club.
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Enlarge	Elko Speedway NASCAR Sanctioned Race Track Category: Elko Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Elko Speedway is a NASCAR sanctioned 3/8 mile high banked oval race track competing within the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series. We are located just 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. Racing is every Saturday night (plus other specials) from late April through the first of October. 2005 marks the 40th season of operation.
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Enlarge	Featherbrook Farm Classical Dressage Category: Plymouth Horseback Riding near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Take a family fun day in your travels to Minneapolis, MN and book a family riding lesson with one of the areas top dressage trainers. Featherbrook Farm is located on 34 acres just minutes west of Plymouth, MN. Please visit us at www.featherbrookfarm.com for more information
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Enlarge	Gondola on the St. Croix Enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the scenic St. Croix River Category: Stillwater Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: We would enjoy seeing you in downtown stillwater for a romantic and relaxing gondola ride, along the beautiful St. Croix River! This is a special and unique river experience on an authentic Venetian gondola. Our gondoliers will help you capture a bit of Italy, while rowing you and your loved ones along the beautiful St. Croix river. The gondola holds up to 6 people: The gondola season is from May through November. *Reserve a 30 minute or 60 minute ride. To reserve a gondola ride please call (651) 439-1783. Special services include: ~Bring music to suite your special ocassion ~You may bring your own wine or champaign on your ride ~Catered dishes from Stillwater's finest restaurants ~Order special picnic baskets for your ride ~Other special requests Sincerly, John Kerschbaum
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Enlarge	Great Clips IMAX Theatre Experience it in IMAX! Category: Apple Valley Theatre near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: EXPERIENCE IT IN IMAX AT THE GREAT CLIPS IMAX THEATRE Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving film experience yet created. The IMAX technology brings images to life on our Giant Six Story High Screen and 12,000 wattts of digital sound. SEE It...HEAR It..FEEL It...at the IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo just 10 minutes south of the Mall of America. Visit our web site for show information and show times.
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Enlarge	JC's Guide Service Guided Fishing Adventures Tailored Just For You Category: Inver Grove Heights Fishing near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: CAPTAIN JOSEPH CONLEY III HAS OVER 30 YEARS OF FRESHWATER ANGLING EXPERIENCE AND HAS LED THOUSANDS OF GUIDED FISHING TRIPS. "JC" AS WE CALL HIM SPECIALIZES IN WALLEYE, PANFISH, NORTHERN PIKE, CATFISH AND SMALL MOUTH BASS. WHETHER IT'S A TWIN CITIES OR NORTHERN MINNESOTA LAKE, THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI OR THE ST. CROIX RIVER JC'S EXPERTISE IS GOING TO PUT YOU ON FISH. CREATE MEMORIES VERTICAL JIGGING, PULLING CRANKBAITS, BOTTOM BOUNCING, DRAGGING SNELLS, OR JUST THROWING OUT A CORK.
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Enlarge	Mall of America Nations largest retail and entertainment complex Category: Bloomington Shopping near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Mall of America is an unprecedented mix of retail and entertainment, offering visitors the chance to shop their favorite stores as well as see a movie, ride a roller coaster, meet their favorite celebrity or build a LEGO castle. Mall of America has simply changed the way we shop. It has become the model for combining signature attractions with retail to create an outstanding entertainment venue and is now one of the most visited destinations in the United States.
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Enlarge	Midtown Farmers' Market Local, accessible farmers' market in South Minneapolis Category: Minneapolis Shopping near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: The Midtown Farmers’ Market celebrates the opening of the sixth season on Saturday, May 3rd at 22nd Ave S. and Lake St. in South Minneapolis. The market features a seasonal mix of sustainable and organic produce, meat, cheese, bread, bedding plants, and artisan crafts all locally produced in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Located just steps away from the Hiawatha LRT line, the market celebrates and connects rural and urban Minnesota. You'll find local greens, cheeses, eggs, meat, bread, plants, art, jewelry, ready-to-eat foods prepared by local chefs, and always live music by South Minneapolis' great musicians. You can talk to Hennepin County Master Gardeners about your gardening questions, and attend the first “Stories at the Market with the East Lake Library”. East Lake Library storytellers will join us at the market every Saturday at 11am. Every market day is different- with new produce ripening and new events! Many family friendly festivals will spring up at the market over the course of the year. Visit us online to find the latest news. The Midtown Farmers’ Market will run May 3rd through October 25th. The market is open from 8:00 am—1:00 pm every Saturday, and beginning July 8th, it opens Tuesdays from 3:30 pm—7:30 pm. You can find more information at our website: www.midtownfarmersmarket.org
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Enlarge	Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc. Mississippi Riverboats & Centennial Showboat Theater Category: St. Paul Boating near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Historically narrated Mississippi River cruises every day but Monday at Noon and 2 p.m. in June, July & Aug.from Harriet Island Park in downtown. No reservations required except for group (15+) discount. Check our website for specialty cruiese: Fireworks, Fall Color, Oktoberfest, Lunch & Lock, etc. Reservations are required for Lunch and Dinner Cruises. Exclusive Private Charters for groups of 50 to 710 passengers. Minnesota Centennial Showboat Theater offers year round live stage performances and private events in a very attractive, permanently moored floating theater. University of Minnesota shows during the summer and other theater groups during the rest of the year. Facility also available for private rental. Full bar and catering provided.
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Enlarge	Segway Tours Historical Guided Segway Tours of Minneapolis Category: Minneapolis Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Take a Magical History Tour and experience the magic of the Segway while learning about the rich history of the Minneapolis mills. Cruise along as a human on a stick™ over the historic Stone Arch Bridge viewing St. Anthony Falls, the birthplace of Minneapolis, roll across Boom Island and Nicollet Island, and view Mill Ruins Park and the Saw Mill District. Or maybe you are looking for something unique for your company event or personal party? Rent anywhere from 2 to 40 Segways for corporate team building, convention center events, open houses, picnics and parties.
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Enlarge	Set The Hook Guide Service Fishing Guide Service Category: Minneapolis Fishing near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Fishing guide service in Minneapolis,Minnesota. Multi species guide service on lake Minnetonka, Waconia and other west metro lakes.
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Enlarge	Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret Great comedy improv every weekend. Category: Bloomington Theatre near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: The Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe creates instant comedy sketches based on audience suggestions. If you like "Who's Line is it Anyway?" you'll love Stevie Ray's. Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00p.m.at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel on Hwy 100 & 494. Tickets: $15.00 Check out the "Laugh Out Loud" package for a great Sheraton Hotel room, dinner for two, two tickets to the show, appetizers, and breakfast the next morning. Come for the laughs, stay for the night. Stevie Ray's has been making audiences laugh since 1989.
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Enlarge	Sundance Golf & Bowl Golf Course; Bowling Center; Sports Bar & Banquet Facilities Category: Dayton Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Sundance Golf & Bowl is an all season sports center featuring a championship, par 72/18 hole golf course, 24 lanes of bowling, sports bar & grill and banquet hall facilities that will accomodate groups up to 280 people. Click on the link below to register your email for a free round of golf or three gams of bowling.
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Enlarge	The Grove Aquatic and Fitness Center Indoor Water Park, fitness center, ice arenas, meeting rooms Category: Inver Grove Heights Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: The Grove has all of the amenities for a day of fun for people of all ages! Enjoy our indoor water park, with two large waterslides and a zero depth wading area, along with many play features. Swim laps in our 25-meter lap pool, ice skate in our ice arenas, or work out in our fitness center. The Grove has locker rooms and a whirlpool and sauna. Take a virtual tour by going to www.funatthegrove.com! Water park hours are Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 12-7:30 p.m., Summer hours are Mon-Fri Noon-7:30 p.m. daily. Memberships are available! Come see what The Grove has to offer today!
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Enlarge	Tony n' Tina's Wedding The nation's most beloved interactive dinner theater comedy Category: Minneapolis Theatre near Twin Cities, Minnesota User Rating: Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Join Tony n' Tina and their loved ones as they take you through this wild romp of an evening, from the wedding ceremony itself to the rowdy reception, complete with a pasta dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake, and live dance music! Like every great wedding, there is a full-bar and live music. In this exciting interactive hit “wedding guests” visit with the families, join the wedding dance and toast the newlyweds. Tony n' Tina' Wedding - Now playing at the Mall of America!
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Enlarge	Wheel Fun Rentals - Minnehaha Falls Rent Some Fun Today! Category: Minneapolis Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Wheel Fun Rentals has fun for the whole family. Recreational cycles include Surreys, Quad Sports, Choppers, Slingshots and Deuce Coupes!
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Enlarge	Wheel Fun Rentals - Lake Calhoun Rent Some Fun Today! Category: Minneapolis Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Wheel Fun Rentals has fun for the whole family. Rentals include Kayaks, Pedal Boats and Canoes. Come to Lake Calhoun for great new adventures on the water!
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Enlarge	Wheel Fun Rentals - Lake Harriet Rent Some Fun Today! Category: Minneapolis Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Wheel Fun Rentals has fun for the whole family. Rentals include Kayaks, Pedal Boats and Canoes. Come to Lake Harriet for great new adventures on the water!
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Enlarge	Wheel Fun Rentals - Lake Nokomis Rent Some Fun Today! Category: Minneapolis Recreation near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Activity: Wheel Fun Rentals has fun for the whole family. Rentals include Surreys, Quad Sports, Choppers, Slingshots and Deuce Coupes, plus canoes and way more!
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Enlarge	Alexander Ramsey House One of the nation's best preserved Victorian-era homes Category: St. Paul Historic Site near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Attraction: One of the nation's best preserved Victorian-era homes, the Ramsey House offers a glimpse into family and servant life in the 1870s. Three generation of Ramseys lived the home before it was willed to the Society in the 1960s. Original family items and furnishings remain. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and special events in St. Paul's historic Irvine Park neighborhood.
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Enlarge	American Swedish Institute Museum of Swedish art, culture and history Category: Minneapolis Museum near Twin Cities, Minnesota Description of this Twin Cities area Attraction: Founded in 1929 by Swedish immigrant newspaper publisher Swan J. Turnblad, the American Swedish Institute is a historic house, museum and cultural center offering a variety of programs designed to celebrate Swedish culture. The American Swedish Institute is housed in a 100-year-old, which was built for the Institute's founder. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Museum hours: Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Extended hours on Saturdays in November and December and the Friday after Thanksgiving from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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