Minneapolis - Saint Paul Travel Information on USATravelPal.com

USATravelPal.com, a comprehensive travel website in progress, provides comprehensive travel information on over 1500 exciting destinations throughout the United States, including 15 in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area of Minnesota. These twin cities offer several exciting tourist destinations, which should not be missed.

Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota, is located on the banks of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Minneapolis is known as the City of Lakes, due to its vast number of beautiful lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls. In fact, six percent of the area of the city is water. Many waterfalls are connected by a sequence of parks. Minneapolis is also home to the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in North America. Other fun places to go in Minneapolis include the American Swedish Institute, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Nicolett Mall, and the Ulrich Architecture and Design Center.

Just west of Minneapolis, across the Minnesota River, lies Saint Paul, the state's capitol and second largest city. Saint Paul boasts a splendid city hall and courthouse located in a spectacular 20-storey Art Deco skyscraper. Other fun places to see include the Fitzgerald Theater, the Minnesota Historical Society, the Minnesota State Capitol, "Sounds Good To Me: Music in Minnesota", and Summit Avenue.

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