Insiders' Guide® to the Twin Cities, 6th

by Berger, Todd R.; Wick, Sherman; Thorkelson, Berit; Day, Holly

• ISBN13: 9780762747887
• ISBN10: 0762747889
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-17
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

For more than twenty years the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love. The Twin Cities' rich ethnic heritage and diverse economy is reflected in its multifaceted cityscape. From beautiful historic buildings to whimsical architectural experiments, from an active arts district to rich fossil beds and peaceful urban fishing holes, St. Paul and Minneapolis possess abundant cultural and natural attractions. This authoritative guide will show you how to experience the traditions and treasures of this unique area to their fullest.

Author Biography

Todd Berger is a freelance writer and editor who recently moved from St. Paul, Minnesota, to the Grand Canyon.

Holly Day is a freelance editor and writer who has taught writing workshops in downtown Minneapolis and on the DePaul University campus. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sherman Wick is a freelance writer and photographer who grew up in a suburb of the Twin Cities. He resides in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnesota native Berit Thorkelson specializes in Midwestern travel. Her writing has appeared in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, the Chicago Tribune, and Midwest Living magazine.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	p. 1
Area Overview	p. 2
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 13
History	p. 27
Architecture	p. 35
Accommodations	p. 55
Restaurants	p. 63
Nightlife	p. 106
Shopping	p. 124
Attractions	p. 144
Kidstuff	p. 161
Annual Events and Festivals	p. 173
The Arts	p. 184
Parks	p. 198
Spectator Sports	p. 216
Summer Recreation	p. 224
Winter Recreation	p. 234
Hunting and Fishing	p. 243
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways	p. 254
Relocation	p. 271
Senior Scene	p. 287
Child Care	p. 295
Education	p. 298
Health Care and Wellness	p. 318
Media	p. 323
Worship	p. 332
Index	p. 335
About the Author	p. 350
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