Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2010 OVG : Page 79
WAlkeR ARt CenteR, MInneApolIS ? I’m here. Now what? DOWnTOWn MInneAPOlIS Enjoy a metropolis that is more friendly and easy to navigate than other large cities. With shopping and activities, downtown has something for everyone. Explore from the street or skyways year round. ITINERARY ✔ Morning : Take in fresh air and the gleam of sunlight off the skyscrapers as you head to Hell’s Kitchen to sat- isfy your hunger with a caramel-pecan roll. Then, stroll down pedestrian-friendly nicollet Mall and spot a statue of Mary Tyler Moore in her iconic hat-tossing pose or grab a Honey Crisp apple at the Minneapolis Farmers’ Market (Thursdays, May-October). Shoppers should also fit in a stop at gaviidae Common, a multi-level upscale mall filled with local stores. ✔ noon : Take the afternoon to explore the Walker Art Center on the west side of downtown. The array of modern performance and exhibit art astounds. For lunch, dine at Wolfgang Puck’s 20.21 restaurant. Finish up with a stroll through the Minneapolis Sculpture garden across the street, featuring the iconic Spoonbridge & Cherry fountain. ✔ nigHT : Start your evening with an elegant dinner at Café & Bar Lurcat, just off Loring Park. Follow your meal with a show at the orpheum Theatre. Part of the Minneapolis theater district, the stage hosts concerts, comedy and touring Broadway shows. Sports enthusiasts can’t miss the new home of baseball. Target Field opens April 12 right next door to the home court of the Timberwolves, Target Center. 79 Minneapolis Saint Paul OfficialVisitorsGuide2010.com WAlKeR ART CenTeR PhOTO by TODD bUChAnAn; DOWnTOWn MInneAPOlIS AnD SPOOnbRIDGe PhOTO COURTeSy OF MeeT MInneAPOlIS
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