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World / North-America / USA / Minneapolis

With world-class culture and shopping, expansive parks, lakes and gardens and a buzzing riverfront, dynamic Minneapolis is an impressive city whether you're visiting for business or pleasure.

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Visa Requirements

Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure.

Language

English

Timezone

English

Weather

Summers average around 28C while temperatures plummet to below freezing in winter and heavy snowfall is frequent. Rain is common year round

Dialling Code

00 1

Electricity

110V (Standard American two-pin plug)

Health and Safety

Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential.

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Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential.

Flights to Minneapolis arrive at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport , situated 10 miles from central Minneapolis. City buses operate from the Lindbergh Terminal only. Taxis to downtown Minneapolis cost around $32. The journey can also be done in 25 minutes via a light rail service costing from $1.50. There is also a SuperShuttle (00 1 612 827 7777) service.

Minneapolis Riverfront District

Minneapolis Riverfront District: Stroll around the vibrant riverfront teeming with historical landmarks, museums, theatres, churches, parks, heritage, biking trails and more. Must-sees include the Mill City Museum to learn about the city's flour milling history, and graceful Stone Arch Bridge.

Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds: Over 50 miles of scenic walking, biking and driving routes make up the Grand Rounds - the ultimate outdoor playground for active types.

Weisman Art Museum

Weisman Art Museum: For a taste of the city's vibrant arts scene, visit Frank Gehry's striking stainless steel and brick museum housing over 17,000 works of art. Best of all, it's free.

Quick Lunch - Manny's Steakhouse

Perched high within W Minneapolis - The Foshay Hotel is the popular Manny's Steakhouse. Red-blooded meat-hounds can devour its Big Ass prime burger sandwich, tenderloin steak salad or sirloin mini burgers in this belt-loosening eaterie.  Fresh fish, seafood and chicken are also on the menu.

Top Table - Chambers Kitchen

Push the boat out at Chambers Kitchen, which serves a celebrated menu of Asian-inspired dishes in a light and airy dining room decorated with artworks by Damien Hirst.

Cheap Eat - Birchwood Café

Within an easy stroll from Downtown is the Birchwood Café, a friendly neighbourhood café with a loyal local following. Here, you can enjoy soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and pizzas at bargain prices.

On Business - Hotel Minneapolis

The modern Hotel Minneapolis is located in the city's heart and is conveniently connected to the Skyway indoor covered walkway system linking Downtown buildings.
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Lap Of Luxury - W Minneapolis – The Foshay

A homage to the roaring 1920s, the Art-Deco inspired W Minneapolis – The Foshay fuses impeccable design with contemporary chic. Irresistible-sounding monikers such as the Wonderful and Spectacular Rooms and the Wow Suite set the bar high but prepare to be seduced by chandelier lights, geometric designs, marble bathrooms, ipod docking stations and giant plasma TVs.
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Cheap Sleep - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Located close to the city's major attractions, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is an ideally-placed budget option offering comfortable rooms at affordable prices.
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Coffee And Chat - Wilde Roast Café

Decked out with Chesterfield couches and boasting a 1900s fireplace, the delightful Victoriana-inspired Wilde Roast Café (518 Hennepin Ave East, 00 1 612 331 4544) aims to create the refined atmosphere of a bygone era. There's even a Parlour Meeting Room if you need some privacy.

Formal Presentation - Hyatt Regency

Close to the Convention Centre, the Hyatt Regency (1300 Nicollete Mall, 00 1 612 370 1234) has 74,000 square feet of function space, including boardrooms and ballrooms, plus a 24-hour business centre.

Evening Drinks - The Bulldog

With exposed brick walls, TV screens showing endless sports and a formidable list of rare taps and imported beer, The Bulldog (401 East Hennepin Ave, 00 1 612 378 2855) ticks all the right boxes for a relaxed evening get-together.

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