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Part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, one of five national parks in Minnesota, the Minneapolis Central Riverfront is the birthplace of Minneapolis. The Stone Arch Bridge provides the perfect view of St. Anthony Falls, the Mississippi’s only natural waterfall, which powered the city into industrial existence. Explore the area by walking, boating or taking a Segway tour, possibly to the Mill City Museum to experience the historical connection between Minneapolis and the river.
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Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen Spoonbridge and Cherry 1985–1988 aluminum, stainless steel, paint Collection Walker Art Center Gift of Frederick R. Weisman in honor of his parents, William and Mary Weisman, 1988
1,200 Take your picture with a 1,200-pound cherry. The iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture is the centerpiece of the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, which features works by international contemporary artists. An integral, thriving part of the community, the Minneapolis arts economy grew to the sixth largest in the nation according to Minneapolis Creative Vitality Index. (May 2013)
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The 85th MLB All-Star Game and T-Mobile FanFest is in Minneapolis in 2014. Baseball’s best converge in this midsummer classic for five days of events on the field and at the Minneapolis Convention Center leading up to the big game. Five professional sports teams that can be seen in Minneapolis Saint Paul are: Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins; National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings; National Basketball Association’s Minnesota Timberwolves; National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild; and Women’s National Basketball Association’s Minnesota Lynx.
Target Field is home to Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and is situated right in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Experience America’s favorite pastime at the “greenest” stadium in the United States.
Made famous by Minneapolis-native Prince, First Avenue ranks 3rd Best Venue in America for live music by Rolling Stone. (April 2013) This July, Minneapolis will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of “Purple Rain.”
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Minneapolis is also the hometown of musicians such as Bob Dylan, the Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Soul Asylum, Semisonic, The Jayhawks and Paul Westerberg.
Explore the natural beauty of a National Scenic Byway without leaving the city. The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is the country’s longest continuous system of public urban parkways with 52 miles (83.7 km) to explore. Lovely parks, trails, lakes and parkways surround the city of Minneapolis, including the urban “Chain of Lakes,” Minnehaha Falls, Mississippi River and much more.
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Facebook named Minneapolis as America’s top bike city (July 2013)
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Minnesota is America’s favorite shopping state with ZERO SALES TAX on clothing and shoes. Minneapolis offers a variety of shopping areas from downtown, northeast, uptown, Mall of America and more. Wander through boutiques in northeast Minneapolis or department stores downtown. From local designers to big name brands, Minneapolis shopping offers the latest trends in hundreds of stores around the city.
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Downtown Minneapolis has a unique skyway system, the largest of its kind in the world, located above street level, offering indoor travel between buildings. Almost eight miles of glass-enclosed walkways connect hotels, shopping centers, sports and entertainment venues, restaurants and parking ramps. Visitors can leave their coats in their hotel rooms and walk in climatecontrolled comfort.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport is located just south of downtown Minneapolis. It is approximately a threehour flight from most U.S. cities and serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines. As a major U.S. gateway from Europe, Asia and Latin America. MSP services over 1,000 daily non-stop arrivals and departures from 20 international and 118 domestic cities, currently ranking fourth for getting flights out on time among all major U.S. airports.
Seattle 3:30 Portland 3:35 Chicago 1:15
Denver 2:00
Detroit 1:35
St. Louis 1:25
San Francisco 4:00
Los Angeles 3:50
Phoenix 3:15 Atlanta 2:20
Dallas 2:25 New Orleans 2:35
Boston 2:35 New York 2:30 Washington D.C. 2:20
GETTING AROUND
MINNEAPOLIS BOARD THE TRAIN
The METRO Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis with the MSP International Airport and Mall of America. Fully-automated ticket machines accept major credit cards, so international visitors don’t need to exchange. Take the METRO Green Line between Minneapolis and Saint Paul starting June 2014.
TAKE THE BUS
Metro Transit operates one of the largest public transportation systems in the country. Riding public transportation is a convenient and inexpensive way to get around. Fares range from $0.50 to $3, depending on time of day and zone. Look for buses marked “Free Ride” along Nicollet Mall or near Minneapolis Convention Center.
RIDE A BIKE
Want to see the city on your own? Take a trip on a Nice Ride bike, our green bike-sharing program. Download free apps and find the nearest stations and bicycle availability, as well as suggested sightseeing routes. Every trip you take is free (up to 30 minutes with a $6 subscription); so hop on, and go where you want to when you want to.
CATCH A CAB, SHUTTLE
Taxi fare from MSP International Airport to downtown is approximately $35. Super Shuttles also run from the airport to downtown Minneapolis hotels. For more information visit minneapolis.org/transportation
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RESOURCES Convention Update Emails
Pre-convention emails designed to build attendance and promote events during the time of your meeting.
Branded Landing Pages
Web pages highlighting your customized meeting programming and things to do in Minneapolis with your logo.
Promotional Items
Stickers, brochures, postcards, custom-designed maps, city photos, weather tips, fact sheets, transportation information and more.
Housing
Two user-friendly online systems for managing hotel room blocks and booking attendee rooms—iDSS and Passkey’s GroupMAX.
Registration
Friendly, uniformed staff to handle convention attendee registration.
Welcome Program
Welcome signs for downtown businesses, street banners and airport welcome signs.
Restaurant and Information Booth
On-site concierge service at the Minneapolis Convention Center makes reservations and offers guidance.
Lawn bowling at Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment
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