14 Top Attractions in the Twin Cities | Midwest Living

14 Top Attractions in the Twin Cities

The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area thrives because it strikes a great balance between city-cool and eco-friendly, and between history and hip.

Twin Cities' fun

More than 18 million visitors find their way to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul every year, drawn by a place that touts outdoor fun as much as culture and cuisine. The area (population: 3.2 million), once known for its flour mills and Mississippi River ports, has a knack for welcoming the novel, while also preserving the best.

Click ahead to learn about 14 of our favorite things to do in the Twin Cities, from shopping on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul to exploring Minnehaha Falls Park halfway between the two downtowns. Want to share your favorites? Leave a comment below or on the Midwest Living® page on Facebook!

Pictured: The Cathedral of Saint Paul, as seen from the golden horse statues at the top of the Minnesota state capitol building.

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