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University of Minnesota Twin Cities - - What To Do And See

 

Attractions & Recreational Activities

>> See the Minnesota State Capital, downtown St. Paul, considered as being one of nation's most beautiful attractions, designed by the famous local architect, Cass Gilbert.

 

>> Visit the amazing and interesting Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, at Vineland Place, in Minneapolis, featuring various beautiful sculptures, such as Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture, as well as many other unique art works.

 

>> See one of the best preserved Victorian houses in USA, which is the Alexander Ramsey House, on West 7th Fort Road, in St. Paul.

 

>> Visit the Science Museum of Minnesota, in St. Paul, known as being one of the most popular museums in the Upper Midwest, featuring hands-on exhibits of history, science, and technology.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Annual Twin Cities Marathon, happening in October, is among the most popular annual sport-related events in the Twin Cities region, featuring highlights such as the TC 10 K course and the TC 5K Run/ Walk, which start and ends on John Ireland Boulevard, near the State Capitol and the Annual Governor's Cup, through which the Governor of Minnesota recognizes and awards the hard work of firemen, ambulance workers, as well as police men.

 

Festivals

The Twin Cities Book Festival, happening during winter, is kept in order to celebrate the literature culture of the region and it is an opportunity for various regional publishers, book artists, writers and editors to present their work and words, including Book Arts Demonstrations offered by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, used book sales, as well as local author signings.

 

It is an event dedicated to the entire family and literature lovers of all ages.

 

 

Nightlife

The nightlife scene of Minneapolis and St. Paul is varied and very entertaining, whether you're 21 or not. What ever your desires are, you will find everything you need in the Twin Cities area, in order to spend a fun night out with friends.

 

You do not have to travel far from your hotel in Minneapolis or St. Paul to have a glass of cold beer or to enjoy a delicious dinner, because the majority of the bars, coffee shops and restaurant are situated nearby.

 

There are also numerous comedy clubs and pubs in the Twin Cities area, as well as local sports bars, for sports enthusiasts, and many dancing clubs for club goers.

 

Among the most popular nightspots in Minneapolis are considered to be Nye's Bar & Polonaise Room, which is a great bar situated in the heart of Minneapolis, Bellanote, on Hennepin Avenue, serving delicious Italian food and wine, the British Pub, at Nicollet Mall, and the Triple Rock Social Club, on Cedar Avenue, featuring live band performances, delicious food and a large selection of beers.

 

The list of popular nightspots in St. Paul is as rich as the one in Minneapolis, and includes places like Fabulous Fern's Bar and Grill, on Selby Avenue, a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a drink, the Dubliner, on University Avenue and the Great Waters Brewing Company, on St. Peter Street.