Afterward, walk to the historic Stone Arch Bridge to view the Falls of St. Anthony, where Minneapolis began, as well as the skyline sparkling beyond the water. Head over to the emerald necklace of lakes in southwest Minneapolis.
Trails abound, but a drive around the lakes showcases the unique city.
The remodeled Minneapolis Institute of Arts is housed in a 1915 white-marble beaux arts building. The Walker Art Center is a must-see, as is the neighboring Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the largest urban garden of its kind in the nation. Summer is the time for a cruise with from the Padelford Packet Boat Co., a cool way to see the cities from the Mississippi River. Passengers board at Boom Island in Minneapolis or at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The climate-controlled skyway system makes shopping fun even during poor weather.