This city has become quite popular among tourists because of large selection of entertainments, the most popular of which are boat rides on the Mississippi River and visiting local attractions. Minneapolis is often called the city of parks as one of the world's most famous park systems has been founded on its territory. In this city have been created 24 artificial lakes, and the spaces between them are filled with rich plantations. The lakes have been ennobled and well-equipped, now they are used as training areas and as venues for sporting events.
Minneapolis will become a real treasure for theater lovers as this city is ranked second behind New York in relation to the number of theaters. The Institute of Art is considered the largest exhibition center of the city. Its halls feature more than 100 thousand of items that belong to different subjects. Here visitors will find historical and archeological artifacts, as well as zoological collections and many other interesting exhibits. Sports fans will also find many interesting programs in this city. The most popular sport in Minneapolis is golf, so many clubs in the city are devoted to it, and every year new playing fields are opened. There are also several world-famous stadiums, where are often held competitions on the American football and baseball.
| Number of inhabitants | Approximately 368,000 |
| Local currency | US Dollar ($) = 100 cents |
| Working hours |
Shopping malls are normally open: Monday-Saturday: 10am-9:30pm Sun: 11am-7pm |
| Related sites |
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us http://www.minneapolis.org |
| Major newspapers and journals |
http://www.citypages.com http://www.startribune.com http://www.mndaily.com http://www.downtownjournal.com |
| Emergency telephone numbers | 911 |