Minneapolis Travel
Weather in Minneapolis, Minnesota

How to get to Minneapolis and Around
The closest airport is the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Northwest Airlines is based from this airport and operates several direct flights from Europe, Canada and Asia. There are a range of services to help travelers get to and from MSP:
  • Taxi, limousine services are readily available upon arrival at the airport. For cab service while in Minneapolis, call Yellow Taxi at 612-824-444.
  • Van / shuttle services are available to get a shared ride to and from the airport. SuperShuttle is a good option.
  • Car rental companies, such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National operate at MSP. 
  • The Hiawatha Light Rail Line is the cheapest and one of the quickest ways to get between MSP and downtown Minneapolis. The train runs ~every 10 minutes during peak hours. Fares for adults are $2.25 during rush hours and $1.75 at other times. 
  • Catch a city bus through MetroTransit
Greyhound and Megabus run frequent buses between Minneapolis and Milwaukee and Chicago. 
 
The Amtrak Station receives daily trains from Chicago and Seattle. 
Minneapolis Tourism/ Activites

Check out a few of the attractions Minneapolis has to offer below. For more information, visit 150 Things to Do in Minneapolis available from Minneapolis Tourism.

  Walker Art Centre: one of the best contemporary art museums in the U.S. This museum is adjacent to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
     
  Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: this free museum in a park is home to more than 40 large-scale works of art, including the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. 
     
  Weisman Art Museum: this stunning museum, designed by the renowed architect Frank Gehry, is located on the University of Minnesota campus and is a few minutes walk from the conference site. A must see - and the location of our reception!
     
  Mill City Museum: this museum is built on the ruins of the formerly world's largest flour mill. Once inside, watch actors portray pivotal characters from the city's past, visit the Baking Lab for demonstrations, take an 8-story ride up the flour tower and much more.  The Mill is across the river from the university campus. 
     
  Mall of America: visit the 2nd largest mall in North America. Besides the hundreds of stores, the mall contains other attractions such as Nickelodeon Universe theme park, a movie theater, comedy club, bowling alley and a 300 foot long underwater tunnel known as Sea Life.
     
  Downtown Minneapolis: the downtown core is home to 40,000 people and constantly buzzing. Visit Macy's, Saks off Fifth, Neiman Marcus and hundreds of restaurants.
     
  Guthrie Theater: catch a performance in this 2-stage theater located just across from the university campus. 
     
  Hennepin Theater Trust: catch the biggest headliners and the best of of Broadway shows. Theaters in the trust include the State, Orpheum and the Pantage
     
  Saint Anthony Falls: visit the only natural major waterfall in the upper Mississippi River. Don't forget to walk across the Stone Arch Bridge nearby.
     
  Metrodome: check out the home of sports teams such as the Twins, Vikings and Gophers!
     
 

Bell Museum of Natural History: look at displays of numerous animal specimens from all around the world. Exhibits include Coffee: The World in Your Cup and Voyageur Skies: Weather and Wilderness in Minnesota. 

This attraction is located conveniently on the campus of the University of Minneapolis!
     
  Northrop: the Northrop at the University of Minnesota campus presents performances of contemporary ballet, ethnic dance, a jazz series and a summer festival of free music concerts. 
     
  Grand Rounds: Hike or bike through 51-miles of urban scenic trails through the 7 districts of the city.
     
  Minneapolis Skyways: feeling adventureous but don't want to go outside? Explore 8 miles of covered walkways leading to hotels, shops and restaurants through the downtown core of Minneapolis. 
     
  First Avenue: this venue is a key player in the Minneapolis music scene and attracts big names to its stage. 
     
  Nichollet Mall: stroll through an 11-block pedestrian mall free of traffic vehicles and filled with great restaurants, shopping and markets. 

 

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