Things To Do in Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis is the banking, economic and cultural center of the upper Midwest. The Minneapolis - St. Paul metropolitan area is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the United States, and is home to 3,200,000 people. Minneapolis was founded in 1858 as a milling town at the Falls of St. Anthony on the Mississippi River. Today the city is a vibrant cultural center offering numerous world-class museums, theaters, entertainment venues, shops and restaurants. Downtown Minneapolis is a lively mix of businesses, residences and entertainment with more than 35,000 residents, and is a fun and interesting place for sight seeing and wandering. The Normandy Inn is located only three blocks from the Hiawatha Light Rail line with convenient service to The Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport and The Mall of America. Minneapolis’ park system of lakes, rivers and bike paths is remarkable.  The Mississippi River Parkway and Loring Park are close to the hotel.