A day in Minneapolis

DJ-S1

Got an unexpected business trip to MSP this weekend and it looks like I will have Sunday off. I'll be with a colleague who's not a shooter, but he's like me in that he likes National Parks, scenery, museums, etc.

Any thoughts on where we should spend our Sunday? (We decided to save $100 each and skip the Vikes game!)

Thanks!

Duckys54

I'm sorry, I wish I could help you but I've never really gone to Minneapolis to shoot or explore. I know that walking around the city there are a lot of interesting stores/people/etc.

Swartzy

DJ-S1 wrote:

Got an unexpected business trip to MSP this weekend and it looks like I will have Sunday off. I'll be with a colleague who's not a shooter, but he's like me in that he likes National Parks, scenery, museums, etc.

Any thoughts on where we should spend our Sunday? (We decided to save $100 each and skip the Vikes game!)

Thanks!

In town (both Mpls & St. Paul) we have Minnehaha Falls which is fairly close with a nice walking park and things to see. Visit the Stone Arch Bridge which overlooks the spillway and looks into the city..best taken at sunset. The shot below is a shot taken from down on the waterfront at close to dark:



We have Como Zoo in St. Paul and the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. There are many photo ops in the city of Minneapolis as well. Lots of cool things, buildings and people. Nicollet Mall is a favorite with interesting sculptures and storefonts.

Also, check out the surrounding lakes (Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Lake Harriet, Lake Nokomis). Lake of the Isles provides some nice city shots:

From Lake Calhoun



Lake Nokomis




Lake of the Isles



Sorry for all the pics but wanted you to get an idea what to expect before driving all over the place..heheh. Some more places will come to mind I'm sure but this should give you a head's up.

DJ-S1

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

Just read that the new 35W is open already - that was FAST!