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RSA - Guide to Minneapolis
Here is some information to help you get to Minneapolis and then to enjoy your stay!
I. Air Travel
The Twin Cities metro area is served by the Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport (MSP). There are five ways to travel from the airport to the Marriott City Center: light rail, van/shuttle, taxi, bus, and car. See:
Ground Transportation from the Airport http://www.mspairport.com/GroundTransportation.aspx
The local arrangements committee recommends light rail because there is a light rail station within a short walk from the Marriott City Center. There are light rail stations in each of the MSP terminals-Humphrey and Lindberg. Fares for adults are $2.25 during rush hours (Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 am and 3 to 6:30 pm) and $1.75 at other times. Tickets are sold at vending kiosks at the rail stations. Follow the signs at the terminal.
For the Marriott City Center, exit the train at the Nicollet Mall Stop (Nicollet and 5th St.). The Minneapolis Marriott City Center is on 30 S 7th (on 7th St between Nicollet Ave and Hennepin Ave). After you exit the light rail station at the Nicollet Mall, walk down Nicollet until 7th St; turn right on 7th. The Marriott City Center is on the right.
For Driving Directions from the airport to the Marriott City Center, see: www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/mspcc-minneapolis-marriott-city-center
II. Selected Twin City Attractions
Art Museums
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Walker Art Museum
- Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
- Goldstein Museum of Design
- Minneapolis Center for the Book Arts
General Museums
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- Minnesota Children's Museum
- Minnesota Historical Society History Center Museum
- Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
- F. Scott Fitzgerald Haunts
Sports and Outdoor Recreation
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- Biking in Minneapolis
- Twin Cities Parks
- Timberwolves (NBA)
- Lynx (WNBA)
- Vikings (NFL)
- Twins (MLB)
- Wild (NHL)
Independent Bookstores
- Amazon Bookstore Cooperative
- Common Good Books (Garrison Keillor-owned Regional and Local Bookstore)
- Micawber's Books
- Uptown Minneapolis: BookSmart and Magers & Quinn Booksellers
Theater and Music
- Minnesota Orchestra
- St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
- Guthrie Theater (Top U.S. Regional Theater)
- Penumbra (Multicultural Performances)
- First Avenue (Rock-Where Prince and the Replacements Started)
- Artist's Quarter (Jazz)
- Acadia Café (Local, All Original Music)
- Fine Line Music Café (Warehouse District)
- Turf Club (Local Scene)
- Varsity Theater (Local and National Acts)
- West Bank Theater District:
Theatre in the Round
Mixed Blood Theater
The Southern Theater
Media
Miscellaneous
- Mall of America
- Twin Cities Guide
- Minneapolis Convention and Tourist Bureau
- Minneapolis City Hall
- Minnesota State Government
- State Tourist Bureau
- Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion
- Valleyfair Amusement Park
III. Selected Restaurants
Guide: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/local-city-guide.mi?marshaCode=mspcc&cityId=162&guideType=eat_drink