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Things to do in Minneapolis: http://www.minneapolis.org/
 Click here for free night options and ideas- Arts & Culture: Take in a show at the Guthrie (right), one of the city's Tony Award-winning theaters. Discover new worlds at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Take in the arias of Rossini at the Minnesota Opera. Or visit the Walker Art Center, hailed by Newsweek as "possibly the best contemporary art museum in the country." More Arts + Culture at http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minneapolis-arts-culture.jsp.
- Family Fun: Did you know that Minneapolis is home to some of the best family attractions in the country? ... and we’re not just talking about the standard fare. We’ve got that, sure. But did you know that the nation’s leading professional theater company for young people is right here in Minneapolis? Or that the Mall of America has a theme park inside of it? Here’s a rundown of some truly wonderful family attractions in Minneapolis: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/Play.jsp.
- Nightlife: Whether your ideal night on the town includes dinner and a show or hitting the clubs, we've got you covered for Minneapolis nightlife. From mojitos to martinis, cabarets to comedy clubs, nine distinct entertainment districts serve up excitement: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/minneapolis-nightlife.jsp.
- Professional & College Sports: The Minneapolis area is home to five major professional teams, all playing in vibrant downtown arenas and stadiums. Plus there's a host of stellar college squads and dozens of exciting events, not to mention a number of minor league options. The schedule is jam-packed no matter what the season. Get your tickets and take in the action. More sports at http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minnesota-timberwolves-vikings-twins-wild.jsp.
- Food & Wine: With four distinct seasons and dozens of international culinary traditions, Minneapolis restaurants offer farm-to-table experiences you won't find anywhere else. Sit down to a meal by an internationally-known chef at a Minneapolis restaurant. Experience the flavors of Sweden, Germany and Poland -- or Somalia, Vietnam and Mexico. From fine Minneapolis restaurants to local fares, you'll find a culture of locally grown, globally inspired foods that nourish body and soul. More at http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minneapolis-food-wine.jsp. Click here for free night options and ideas.
- Shopping: Minneapolis-St. Paul literally invented shopping as it is known today: The first enclosed mall. The country's trendiest discount retailer. The largest shopping complex in the country – the Mall of America, which is accessible by light rail from downtown Minneapolis. Not only are there great and even historic malls, but you'll also find a combination of ambitious young designers, funky neighborhood boutiques and fabulous neighborhoods for shopping (below) ... and with no sales tax on apparel and shoes, you can take advantage of it all!
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Transportation:
 Hiawatha Light Rail: We recommend you hop on the comfy and cheap light rail train (right) at either Terminal 1 – Lindberg or Terminal 2 – Humphrey from the airport and be whisked away to downtown Minneapolis. Step off the train at the Government Center Plaza (5th St. and 4th Ave.). Enter the climate controlled skyway at the Government Center and take a quick 7 block walk to the Hilton Minneapolis. If you’d prefer a brisk, winter walk, we welcome you to stroll down the sidewalks. The City of Minneapolis does a great job of keeping the sidewalks snow-free. Photo Credits: Meet Minneapolis
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