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The Twin Cities includes Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington and other surrounding suburban cities. The metropolitan area totals 2.4 million residents and is located in the upper section of the Midwestern United States. Minneapolis, 'The City of Lakes' features 22 lakes and 170 parks. And with the Mississippi River winding through the city, Minneapolis' natural beauty is breathtaking. Its Chain of Lakes offers a multitude of recreational activities from windsurfing and canoeing to biking and in-line skating. Discover why travel-guide guru Arthur Frommer named Minneapolis as one of his five favorite places in the world to visit. Minneapolis was also named as this year's best large city in the Midwest to live in by Money magazine. Millions of visitors are drawn to the Twin Cities each year for the eclectic variety of culture, sports, entertainment and shopping. Saint Paul is a charming, historic, family-style city, recognized for its European look and friendly people. It boasts some of the world's finest culture and architecture, yet is only minutes away from picturesque parks and rural settings. Saint Paulites enjoy a high standard of living and pride themselves on the cleanliness and cultural appeal of their city. Saint Paul has been recognized as the most livable city, best place to do business, best place for working women, best place to raise a family and many other distinctions. This capital city has become the cultural hub of Minnesota featuring theaters, interactive museums, galleries and architectural masterpieces. |
