Minneapolis - is the largest city in Minnesota and the county seat of Hennepin County. It adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital and second-largest city. Together they form the core of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the 15th-largest agglomeration in the country (and roughly 65th-largest in the world), with over 3,000,000 residents. The city population of 382,618, making it the 47th-largest city in the United States. The city is in the southeast portion of the state and sits along the Mississippi River. There are also 24 small lakes in the city.
From skyscrapers to state parks, Minneapolis has everything for any traveler. The twin cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul - are home to more than three million people and welcome millions of travelers on Minneapolis flights every year.
Pack light on your flight to Minneapolis; you’ll need the extra suitcase space. Minneapolis is home to the Mall of America, the largest mall in the nation that spans over 10 city blocks. You'll find more than 500 retail stores, an amusement park, and an aquarium. After a long day of shopping, revive and re-energize at one of the city’s many restaurants and bars.
Art and music lovers won’t want to miss a cheap flight to Minneapolis. Minneapolis is the birthplace of the American Regional professional theater movement, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Guthrie Theater, and the Minnesota Symphony. Even sports fans can find a reason to book flights to Minneapolis. The MLB Minnesota Twins, NBA Minnesota Timberwolves and the NFL Minnesota Vikings are cheered on by Minneapolis residents and visitors. Whether your flight to Minneapolis is for arts, leisure, sports or business, there’s much to do in Minneapolis.
Climate - Minneapolis winters can be cold and dry with temperatures ranging from the single digits to mid-20s (F). Summer is usually warm with temperatures in the low 50s to the high 80s, although at times it can be hot and humid. Like most midwestern cities, Minneapolis is subject to a range of weather conditions including heavy thunderstorms, tornadoes, snow and ice.
Most attractions in Minneapolis are best reached by car although the downtown area is highly walk-able. Car rental rates in Minneapolis begin at around $25 a day and $150 a week which doesn’t include tax.
Spring or fall are the best times to visit the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, an 11-acre park operated and run by nearby Walker Art Center, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Shop til you drop at the Mall of America, in nearby Bloomington, MN, the largest mall in the country, with more than 520 stores, restaurants and bars, an amusement park and a 1.2-million gallon walk-through aquarium. As an added bonus, helping to ease the burden on your wallet, there’s no sales tax on clothing and shoes in Minnesota. Located five minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and 15 minutes from the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
No trip to the American Midwest is complete without time spent at a State Fair. With food, animal exhibits, competitions, midway rides, concerts, and crafts the Great Minnesota Get Together comes alive every year for 12 days in August and September.