Minnesota

THE LAND OF 10,000 LAKES

In the US: Explore Minnesota 100 Metro Square, 121 7th Place E, St. Paul, MN-55101, USA. Web: www.exploreminnesota.com E-mail: explore@state.mn.us

In the UK: Great Lakes of North America, Tel: 01564 794999 Website: www.greatlakesnorthamerica.co.uk
Minnesota

Land Area 79,548 square miles; 1/3 of the land area is forest
Population 4.9 million. Metro Area: 2.9 million
State Capital St. Paul
Largest City Minneapolis - population 384,000
Local Time CST - 6 hrs behind the UK
Climate Four distinct seasons to enjoy a variety of activities.
Ntl Parks Voyageurs National Park and the Mississippi River National Recreation Area

Two times the city, twice the experience! Minneapolis and Saint Paul are two distinctive cities, neighbours located along the banks of the Mississippi River that together offer travellers an incredible variety of culture, entertainment, sightseeing, first-class lodging and unlimited dining options. Hotels in adjacent cities Bloomington and Eagan offer free shuttles from the airport.

Minnesota is a shoppers dream! The area hosts the largest mall in the country, Mall of America in Bloomington, and the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area offers incredible downtown shopping and neighbourhoods packed with quaint shops and boutiques. With NO SALES TAX on clothing, your shopping bags are bound to be full!

Light rail has arrived, making it even faster and easier to get around the city and connecting the best shopping, hotels, nightlife and entertainment the area has to offer. Take a train from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport, through Historic Fort Snelling to the heart of Minneapolis’ downtown and back to Mall of America in Bloomington, or hop on one of our city buses to go to all points in between. It’s easy and economical!

Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes offer boating, fishing and many outdoor recreational opportunities. Nature in the cities abound also, for instance, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has recorded over 200 species of birds, and is just 5 KM from MSP International airport! In addition, golf at world-class resort spas in northern Minnesota, and within the metro area at courses that have hosted the PGA, the US Open and other professional golf tournaments.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE ...
95% of Minnesotans live within 5 miles of recreational water

IF YOU ONLY SEE ONE THING ...
The North Shore Drive along Lake Superior - now designated as an All American Road for its unique scenic beauty. The Sawtooth Mountains on one side and the largest lake in the world on the other provide spectacular views.

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