When most people think of Minneapolis and St. Paul they think of frigid winters and thousands
of lakes. So most people who come explore the Twin Cities are surprised because the truth is
that this metropolis is where history the arts and world cultures combine to create a dynamic
community that is constantly reinventing itself. Bonded by the Mississippi River and studded
with lakes creeks and waterfalls this Midwestern destination is a place where nature meets
the city with a flair unmatched by any other urban areas in the United States. The Twin Cities
of Minneapolis and St. Paul are packed with secrets and adventures. Visit the sites of St.
Paul's nefarious mobster past or paddleboard down a hidden canal that looks like a Monet
landscape. Take in a show at the Minneapolis theater where Prince played his first solo gig
ski on a lake decorated with ice luminaries and sample lefse and lingonberries in a Norwegian
market. Discover 111 places in the Twin Cities that will amaze and delight you whether it's
your first visit or fifteenth or you are a native daughter or son who is lucky to call this
land of sky blue waters your home.
