Minneapolis
On the banks of the Mississippi Stands the 16th largest metropolitan area in the US with 3.2 million population known as Minneapolis or the City of Lakes as its admirers love to call it. Indeed it’s the city of lakes with 22 lakes, wetlands, creeks, waterfalls, and the rhythmic flow of the Mississippi surrounding it. It was for long time under the control of the Native Americans i.e. Dakota Sioux who from 1837-1851 ceded what is known as the present Minneapolis. With great cultural literary atmosphere and one of the healthiest living environments US can offer the city has attracted a large number of residents and tourists both national and international.
Minneapolis offers great attractions for the tourists. The Eden like atmosphere of the Grand Round Scenic Byway, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, The Sculpture garden, Frederick Arts Museum, Falls of Saint Anthony, Minnehaha falls, Depot Skating Park, Basilica of Saint Mary, along with the university of Minnesota attract a large number of students and tourists alike. If you are a tourist hotels should be the first thing in your mind. Most of the cities in US offer a great and wide variety and range of hotels to suit every pocket right from the casual traveler and backpackers to the executive business travelers. Some of the best four and five star hotels in Minneapolis include Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Marriot Minneapolis, Hilton Minneapolis, The Marquette Minneapolis, Graves 601 Hotel, The Grand Hotel Minneapolis, Sofitel Minneapolis, etc where you can have a luxurious stay along with executive facilities from 250 dollars upwards. Most of these hotels are located in the Downtown area whereas Bloomington has also some executive deluxe hotels. If you want some economical deal do check out the Hostel, American Inn, Aqua City Hotel, Motel 6, Oakwood at La Salle, Holiday Inn Express suites where you can grab a very good bargain. The normal rates at these hotels vary between 43-125dollars but as they are subjected to change do check out the rates before you set out. Most of these hotels offer complimentary breakfast and often low priced buffet lunch and dinners. The 5 star hotels offer chauffer driven cars for transport however the economy travelers need not worry. The city has a solid public transport network and is connected through busses, cars, taxis, metro, trains etc. However if you want to explore the city do contact a good car rental company. Avis, Enterprise, budget, Thrifty are some of the companies that will give you very good deals on weekly and daily car rentals.
The cuisines offered by the Restaurants are something you will never want to miss out. Most of the famous as well as economical restaurants are located in the Eat Street. Dinkytown and Stadium Village also has some great offerings. Safari Restaurant, Caterpillar Lounge, Black Forest Inn, Little Tijuana are highly recommended. However apart from these do check out the Vietnamese restaurants simply because you can’t get cheaper lunch and dinner anywhere else. Lunch and dinner at 5- 10 dollars is amazingly unbelievable and they have been constantly positively reviewed by some of the famous magazines and newspapers like The Times. In Dinky town check out the Dinkytowner and The Steak Knife. Stub and Herb and Sally’s saloon are also highly recommended.
If you are quite impressed by the facilities and the opportunities in Minneapolis most probably you will be looking out for an apartment, condo or a loft house to migrate permanently to the city. The real estate business has undergone massive change in the last 5 years. In 2006 there were more permits issues for new constructions in the Downtown than any other surrounding suburbs and surrounding cities. Traditional lofts are a bit pricey and 250000 dollars upwards but don’t worry soft lofts and downtown condos are still quite affordable and apartments are also available for rents. You can contact any Real estate dealer in the city and there are plenty and don’t forget to find the latest bargain. With the availability of world class movers and packers like Paragon, Nystrom, Premier, Ballard etc you won’t find moving from one neighborhood or city to Minneapolis a bit difficult. If you are thinking about home loans to buy your dream house don’t you worry? The presence of multinational loan companies and banks ensure that you have enough cash to start constructing your own house or buy for that matter. Brookfield, Burnet, and Countrywide are some reliable home loan companies. Auto loans are available in plenty in Minneapolis contact the Minneapolis Auto Finance and car Loans or The Security Auto Loans for the best expert advice and different deals like low down payments and exchange.
For home, life and Medicare insurance some of the best available options include Chubb Group of insurance, State farm Insurance, all State and American Family insurance.
Minneapolis is one of the most literate cities of US with over 100 public schools, 20 private schools and the famous University of Minnesota. Apart from this Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology add to its elitist status. With some of the famous churches of America like St mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Westminster Presbyterian Church and many headquarters of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies that generate enough employment throughout the year Minneapolis is fast becoming one of the focal points of US.
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