Walker Art CenterCity/Region: Minneapolis-St Paul
Internationally renowned for its permanent collection of 20th century paintings, drawings, prints, photography and sculptures, the
Walker Art Center is one of the country's leading contemporary art centers and is one of the most visited museums in the
USA. It features works by top artists in a range of styles, utilizing various multi-media installations and educational programs. Contemporary art can also be experienced here through theater, dance, video, music and film. Next door is the
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with
creative contemporary work spread across a huge area of parkland. It is the largest urban sculpture park in the country and includes the colossal Spoonbridge and Cherry Fountain by
Claes Oldenburg and
Coosje van Bruggen, and
Frank Gehry's Standing Glass Fish.
Address: 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Phone Number: (612) 375 7600
Email Address: info@walkerart.org
Website: www.walkerart.org
Transport: Bus 4, 6, 12, 25 from downtown
Hours: Sculpture Garden: daily from 6am to midnight. Galleries: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm, Thursday and Friday until 9pm
Admission: $10 (adults), concessions available; the Sculpture Garden is free. Free on Thursdays 5-9pm (Target Free Thursday Nights) and the rst Saturday of each month
Mall of AmericaCity/Region: Minneapolis-St Paul
Located in the southern suburb of
Bloomington, the futuristic superstructure of the
Mall of America is recognized as the largest enclosed shopping and entertainment complex in the country. It welcomes over 42 million visitors each year and is the fifth most visited attraction in the USA with world-class shopping, family entertainment, nightlife and numerous dining options. There are over 500 stores and specialty shops including the
Lego Imagination Center, international department stores such as
Bloomingdales, more than 70 restaurants and fast food outlets, cinemas, theaters and nightclubs, a wedding chapel and a mini-golf course. Underwater Adventures is a massive aquarium with touch pools featuring sharks and stingrays. Mall of America's famous centerpiece is
The Park at MOA, an indoor theme park with thirty rides and adventures.
Address: 24th Ave S. and Killebrew Drive, Bloomington
Phone Number: (952) 883 8800
Website: www.mallofamerica.com
Transport: Express bus 80 from downtown Minneapolis, or bus 54 from downtown St Paul. The Light Rail Transit links Downtown Minneapolis, the international airport and Mall of America
Hours: Mall open Monday to Saturday 10am to 9.30pm, Sunday 11am to 7pm. Hours for restaurants, nightclubs and other attractions may vary, as well as summer and holiday hours. The Park at MOA: Monday to Thursday 10am to 9.30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 10.30am to 7.30pm. Aquarium: Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 9.30am to 8.30pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm
Admission: Admission to The Park at MOA is free, but tickets must be purchased for each ride. An Unlimited Ride Wristband is $24.95, valid for one day. Aquarium: $16.95 (adults), $9.95 (children 3-12)
DuluthCity/Region: Minneapolis-St Paul
Situated on the westernmost end of
Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world,
Duluth's international harbor is filled with ships and the city bustles with sailors and the arrival of new wares. Although miles from either coast, Lake Superior is connected to the
Atlantic Ocean via the
St Lawrence Seaway. The authentically restored waterfront can be explored along the Lakewalk Trail, or the scenic Skyline Parkway drive above the lakeshore on the bluffs, which affords magnificent views of the city and harbor. The spectacular Scenic Hwy-61 (North Shore Scenic Drive) follows the shore of Lake Superior for 150 miles (240km) from Duluth to the Canadian border, its precipitous cliffs interspersed with pretty little harbor towns, charming shops and restaurants, waterfalls and beautiful lake-view picnic sites. There are several state parks and hiking trails along the way, including the long distance Superior Hiking Trail, and the unspoilt beauty of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that draws canoeists from around the world to its pristine lakes and streams.
