REGIONS: MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL THE ADVENTURE BEGINS IN The state capital, St. Paul, and neighboring Minneapolis make up the Twin Cities, an incredibly diverse area with dramatic skylines, exciting pro sports, award-winning theater, renowned restaurants and a booming craft beer scene. Explore bustling Minneapolis neighborhoods like the North Loop, Uptown and Northeast. Or soak up the laid-back vibe in St. Paul neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill, East Side and Grand/Summit. When it comes to food, the Twin Cities is most famous for the cheese-stuff ed Juicy Lucy burger, but you’ll fi nd everything from Nordic-inspired fi ne dining to some of the nation’s best Vietnamese and East African cuisine. The region is also home to big-name attractions like Paisley Park, Prince’s former home and recording studio, world-class performance venues like the Guthrie Theater or First Avenue, and the nation’s largest shopping and entertainment center, Mall of America. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Mississippi River fl ows right through both cities, and the region’s many lakes are perfect for kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing and more. You’ll also fi nd award-winning biking and hiking trails around practically every corner—including the world-renowned Midtown Greenway. Downtown St. Paul and Mississippi River at sunset, photo by Ernesto Ruiz 42 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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