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Minneapolis pairs a Mississippi River downtown with thirteen city lakes, a strong arts scene at the Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater, and deep music history tied to Prince and First Avenue. Summers bring lake culture and festivals; winters are long and genuinely cold.
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Minneapolis pairs a Mississippi River downtown with thirteen city lakes, a strong arts scene at the Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater, and deep music history tied to Prince and First Avenue. Summers bring lake culture and festivals; winters are long and genuinely cold.
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Minneapolis pairs a Mississippi River downtown with thirteen city lakes, a strong arts scene at the Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater, and deep music history tied to Prince and First Avenue. Summers bring lake culture and festivals; winters are long and genuinely cold.
Best forLakes and biking; arts and theater; live music; food and brewery trips
When to goJune to September for lakes, patios and festivals; avoid January's deep cold
Getting aroundLight rail and buses downtown; skyways link buildings in winter; car helps elsewhere
Where to stayNorth Loop for restaurants and nightlife; Uptown for the lakes and a residential feel
Maybe skip ifYou can't handle harsh winters or want a warm-weather trip
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