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.

Click Here to find things to do in Twin Cities. Click Here to view a list of attractions in Twin Cities. Click Here to find restaurants in Twin Cities. Click Here to find local events in Twin Cities.

Find more fun and exciting things to do at Twin Cities tourist attractions.

Plan your entire Twin Cities vacation itinerary on WeGoPlaces.com by selecting a Twin Cities Hotel, choosing a Air, renting a Car or selecting an Air/Hotel/Car Package.