While being famous for housing the iconic Mall of America, the city of Minneapolis has far more to offer prospective visitors than a formidable shopping destination. The city is also noteworthy for its strong representation of art and history that gives it an underlying artistic depth.
The destination that unquestionably dominates tourist attractions is none other than the Mall of America. This mega mall is one of the largest in the United States and houses practically any item conceivable across its 520 stores. Shoppers would be hard pressed to come out empty handed when shopping at this destination. The Mall of America also features entertainment options such as the Nickelodeon Universe and Underwater Adventures Aquarium.
Moving past the mega icon, Minneapolis still has far more to offer visitors. One of the strongest aspects of the city is the vast number of historical and architecturally interesting structures that can be found throughout. Buildings of interest include the Cathedral of St. Paul, Historic Fort Snelling, James J. Hill House and Malcom E. Wiley House. All of these structures convey a telling piece of history allowing visitors to step back in time.
Minneapolis is also home to various museums and galleries with diverse themes all of which are fairly comprehensive in their respective fields. Prominent offerings include the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, History Center Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, The Museum of Russian Art and the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Providing more to discover, visitors can also travel to the 401 acre Lake Calhoun which presents an exceptional destination for a range of activities including fishing, sailing, swimming, running, walking and more. The lake is also perfect for just getting away from the city and taking in a serene part of nature for a refreshing break.
Other areas of interest include the Valleyfair Amusement Park that is packed with rides, The Children’s Theatre Company, Nicollet Mall as well as The Minnesota and Como Zoos.
When searching for a Minneapolis hotel travellers should consider Millennium Hotel Minneapolis which offers a prominent location in downtown Minneapolis in addition to a host of facilities.
