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The Larger half of America’s Twin Cities, Minneapolis sits along the banks of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, and is home to 13 lakes, countless wetlands, and beautiful creeks and waterfalls. The city actually gets its name from these water features--mni the Sioux word for water, and polis, the greek word for city. The City of Lakes is the region’s epicenter of folk, funk, and alternative music, making sure that there is something here for everyone.

Population: 422,331

Median Household Income: $76,856

Median Property Value: $264,200

Events

Events In Minneapolis

There are plenty of annual events and festivals in this lovely city. In the winter the City of Lakes Loppet takes place, which is a 35 km cross-country ski race through both Minneapolis and St. Paul. May brings the Art-A-Whirl to the city, which isn’t some sort of avant garde carnival ride, but rather an Art Studio open house and tour in Northeast Minneapolis. Lastly, make sure to check out the Minnesota Fringe Festival, home to hundreds of music, dance and theater performances across 20 venues.

Restaurants in Minneapolis

Come here hungry and leave full, because the cold weather of Minneapolis has created a dining scene that requires its meals to stick to your sides. When you enter into Young Joni you will be greeted with an impressive copper pizza oven, and even more impressive pie. At Brasa Premium Rotisserie southern comfort food meets health food (yes, sounds like a contradiction, but trust us, it works). Lastly, warm up with a hot bowl of delicious ramen at Zen Box Izakaya.

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Attractions

Nearby Minneapolis Attractions

No trip to the Twin Cities would be complete without visiting the ode to American consumerism that is the Mall of America. I mean, come on, where else will you find a roller coaster, aquarium, crayon factory, and shopping center under one roof!? When the weather is nice make sure to go and discover the natural beauty of Minnehaha Park where you can see waterfalls in this lush environment. Lastly, you can learn about the city’s history at the Mill City Museum.