Minneapolis is the larger twin of the labeled Twin Cities in Minnesota. Arriving by plane, travelers will fly into Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which makes notice to the second of the Twin Cities. Both large terminals of the airport are served by the new light rail train, which takes passengers to their destinations in a hurry, including parts of South Minneapolis. There are several theaters in the area which are clustered in the downtown as well as uptown regions. With so many lakes, like Cedar Lake and Lake Nokomis, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, and relaxing with the whole family. For a global food experience, visit Midtown Global Market, or one of several restaurants in the area with specialties in African, Chinese, Brazilian, and French cuisine. Minneapolis has plenty of places to visit for music, learning, and tons of family entertainment spots.

Though it is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, this is but a modest estimate for Minnesota. With so many lakes, you can bet there are plenty of water activities like boating, canoeing, and swimming. St. Paul, the smaller of the Twin Cities and state capital, has the Minnesota Childrenﾒs Museum and also Science Museum for the family to enjoy. Valley Fair is a fun theme park with roller coasters and water rides. For sporting events, Minnesota has the NFL Vikings, The Minnesota Twins baseball team, and Timberwolves NBA team. Visiting Minnesota, you can enjoy the State Fair which lasts 12 days or Svenskarnas Dag, one of the biggest Swedish festivals in the country.