MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN

When driving through the Twin Cities, it is sometimes hard to discern which city you are actually in. There is no visible dividing line; the cities really do blend into one another. Despite this, some say that the differences are vast. St. Paul is a bit smaller than Minneapolis, lending it more of a hometown feel. Minneapolis is considered more cosmopolitan, and is certainly larger. Some people from St. Paul may say that Minneapolis is a den of vice, whereas people from Minneapolis may think of St. Paul as being too quiet, with its empty nighttime sidewalks. Of course, neither of these is a completely accurate picture. Most visitors flit back and forth between the two cities to enjoy the charms of each.

Minneapolis

Downtown West: Theater District/Nicollet Mall/Warehouse District

Minneapolis is known as "The City of Lakes." Famous for its beautiful chain of lakes and annual summertime Aquatennial Festival, the city also boasts a thriving downtown with a world-class theater district. Remember that scene at the beginning of The ... more