City Life Travel Ideas

• Hop onto a Segway

  

  Guided Segway tours offer the fun of learning to ride these stand-up, two-wheel scooters, while exploring scenic areas and learning about their history.
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• Winter in Bloom: A Touch of Summer at Indoor Gardens

  

  Despite what it looks (and feels) like outside, there are still spots around the Twin Cities where you can see flowers and green vegetation.
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• Metro History Museums Highlight "Wow" Moments

  

  Explore the fascinating and fun collections at metro-area history museums. Unravel the stories behind intriguing artifacts and learn more about Minnesota’s past.
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• Bentleyville Tour of Lights Transforms Duluth Waterfront

  

  The Bentleyville Tour of Lights features an illuminated winter wonderland with colorful displays and holiday music from November 17 through December 26.
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• Holidazzle Parade Lights Up the Season

  

  Make a Holidazzle-themed stay in downtown Minneapolis part of your family's holiday tradition.
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• Photography in Focus

  

  This winter, see work by renowned photographers, including Cindy Sherman, Stan Douglas, Diane Arbus, and current McKnight Photography Fellows.
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• Indoor Gardens: A Taste of Spring

  

  Find out where you can head inside to bask in tropical temps and view green vegetation while you wait for the seasons to officially change.
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• Hot Young Chefs in the Twin Cities

  You’ve heard it said, again and again: chefs are the new rock stars. And they’re rocking it right here, in the Twin Cities.
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• Enjoy the Twin Cities’ Best in Arts & Entertainment

  

  The Minneapolis-Saint Paul area is bursting with talent. Twin Cities stages are filled with actors, dancers, singers, and musicians who amaze, and metro museums draw in world-class exhibits.
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• Roses Bloom on Duluth Waterfront

  

  The Duluth Rose Garden is a unique, contemplative spot in the center of the city with an impressive showcase of plants, including hundreds of rose varieties and some unique hybrids.
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• Mall of America Celebrates 20th Anniversary

  

  Mall of America (MOA) in Bloomington celebrates its 20th anniversary with special events throughout the year.
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• Nice Ride Bikes and Tours Expand in Twin Cities

  

  A great way to explore the Twin Cities as a visitor, or as a guide with out-of-towners, is to travel by bike. Nice Ride, the Twin Cities’ bike share program, is expanding into new neighborhoods and offers fun theme tours that show off the metro area in unique ways.
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• Twin Cities Art and Theater Weekend

  

  Take a long weekend in Minneapolis and St. Paul to immerse yourself in culture, theater, music, and fine dining. Getting out on the towns will stimulate all of your senses.
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• Twin Cities Mall Crawl

  

  Get ready to shop ‘til you drop! The Minneapolis-St. Paul area has the country’s largest mall, outlet malls, posh malls, and unique boutiques. And there’s no tax on clothing in Minnesota, so shoppers here get a big bang for their buck!
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• Minnesota Running Series

  

  Runners--take the Explore Minnesota Challenge! Throughout 2013, participate in a statewide series of running and walking events. Earn awards by participating in each region.
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