With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
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Mississippi River Paddle Share is an exciting kayak share opportunity in the Twin Cities metro area for those who have some experience, don’t own a boat, and want a safe and enjoyable paddling experience. All paddle share stations are aligned with alternative transportation, including bike share stations, to get you to the river if you do not have a car and provide a paddle/peddle experience.
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It was a lovely September afternoon, leaves were starting to turn colors and the water was calm. As we rented our canoes and kayaks at Lake Calhoun we anticipated paddling around the lake before us, however, we were pleasantly surprised by the small water passages under arched bridges taking us to other small lakes and scenic byways lined by the colorful fall foliage. There were areas that were breathtakingly beautiful and almost storybook like. We saw turtles on logs, lilypads and a heron (we think). As one byway opened up to yet another lake we heard classical music.....as we paddled towards it, we saw a large group of professional dancers (ballet/contempory dance?) practicing in the back yard of a large lake side home. We were delighted to watch and clapped loudly for them as the musical piece and their dance concluded. (I would have given them a standing ovation if not for fear of tipping the canoe:)) Where else can one paddle on a lake and feel like they are getting into nature and away from the city and see skyscrapers on the horizon? The next time we visit we will be sure to do this again and then we will also rent bikes! The area is SO pretty with many scenic bike trails as well! It was a most lovely afternoon and money well spent!
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