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When to go: Minneapolis is known for its variable seasons, with temperatures soaring over 80F in July and August, and dipping below 10F in January and February. June through August is peak season, and May and September offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds. Currency: U. S. dollar Language: English Getting around: Rideshares are available throughout the city. There’ s also a public transit network of light rail and buses. The downtown and North Loop neighborhoods are easily walkable. The city is especially bike-friendly, with an e-bikeshare program and robust system of trails and bicycle lanes.
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Stay at the Four Seasons Minneapolis. Guest rooms overlook the city skyline while Mara restaurant provides innovative Mediterranean cuisine. Book through our SELECT Hotels & Resorts program for access to bonus amenities.
View of Theodore Wirth Regional Park
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Contact our travel agency to book your trip. a snack bar near the picturesque bandshell, for truffle popcorn and craft beer. Don’ t overlook the public gardens just off the walking path on the north end of the lake. The Lyndale Park Rose Garden features more than 100 rose varieties and the Lyndale Park Peace Garden is a serene Japanese-style landscape. Catch the Como- Harriet Streetcar Line, connecting Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska. These 100-year-old streetcars bear vintage advertisements.
After exploring the Chain of Lakes, head to the Linden Hills neighborhood, west of Lake Harriet. The charming business district has a small-town feel, with independent bookstores, boutiques and restaurants including Martina and Colita, both specializing in modern Mexican fare. Sebastian Joe’ s is a must for dessert— the family-run scoop shop has been crafting ice cream since 1984 with a rotating line-up of unique flavors. However, crowd-favorite Nicollet Avenue Pothole— a combination of chocolate, caramel, fudge, toffee and sea salt— is always on the menu. The name references the deterioration of local roads due to harsh winter weather, but it’ s also a reminder that even the difficult aspects of life in Minneapolis can have a sweet side. image: BrianT large. Illustration: Lis Watkins
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