Minneapolis is the home of the highly acclaimed Minnesota Orchestra and other attractions such as the Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater and the Minneapolis Museum of Art. St. Paul offers the Science Museum and Omni Theater, and the Ordway Music Hall. Minnesotans are extremely proud of their many recreational advantages. Spring and summer find fishing and boating enthusiasts going north to the 10,000 lakes. Many stay near the Twin Cities to enjoy Lake Minnetonka and other smaller lakes.
Winter brings skiing, skating, ice fishing, and hockey.
Several university and college teams also provide a wide array of choices for sports enthusiasts, including the University of Minnesota. Many suburbs of the Twin Cities have their own municipal golf courses, swimming pools and indoor hockey rinks as well as many parks and neighborhood playgrounds. Organized sports for the young in all areas are outstanding. Many real estate taxes are relatively high, but in these specific areas one finds the public school systems to be that of the highest quality, including State and Community Colleges. Other educational opportunities in the area include the large campus of the University of Minnesota, as well as many smaller private colleges and universities.