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Minneapolis, Metropolitan center in Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis extends along both banks of the Mississippi River, containing over 400,000 residents across neighborhoods connected by an extensive network of parks.

The city developed around Saint Anthony Falls during the 1850s, transforming from a lumber and flour milling center into a major metropolitan region.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art maintains a collection of 90,000 artworks spanning multiple centuries, offering free admission to visitors throughout the year.

Metro Transit operates light rail lines and bus routes throughout Minneapolis, connecting downtown with residential areas and the international airport.

The Minneapolis Skyway System contains 9.5 miles of enclosed pedestrian bridges connecting 80 city blocks above street level.

Location: Hennepin County

Inception: 1850

Founders: John H. Stevens

Elevation above the sea: 264 m

Shares border with: Saint Paul, Fort Snelling, Richfield, Edina, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, Roseville, Lauderdale

Website: https://minneapolismn.gov

GPS coordinates: 44.97730,-93.26547

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:45

Minneapolis: Must-Visit Attractions

Minneapolis features major museums like the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing millennia-old art collections, and the Walker Art Center, focused on contemporary art. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnehaha Park with its 53-foot waterfall, and the Chain of Lakes network provide natural spaces. Downtown features the Art Deco-style Foshay Tower, the Skyway system, as well as the Orpheum and Guthrie theaters. Sporting venues include the Target Field and the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Mill City Museum and Fort Snelling reflect the city's industrial and military history.

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