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- Private room
- Central Minneapolis
I am the owner of this Eco-friendly space, thrilled to share it with you. My mission is to make your Minneapolis visit memorable, ensure your accommodations are comfortable and you feel at home while away from home. You have access to the kitchen and its contents; the one restroom - stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, and tooth paste; your private room; and if you like, the living and sitting rooms as well. Mi casa es tu casa!! Welcome!
- Private room
- Minneapolis
Light and fresh! Private guest room in charming 4br house in the heart of the city. Just minutes away from: US Bank Stadium, the Greenway, Global Market, Downtown, Eat Street, Lyn-Lake, & Uptown. Beautifully appointed with a mix of new and vintage style. Memory foam mattress, quality linens, organic toiletries. Coffee, tea and light breakfast items available. 4 rooms available-check my other listing https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33305391?s=51
- Private room
- Minneapolis
A queen pillow top bed sleeps two in your private room on the main floor of my home. Just four blocks to Victory Memorial Parkway, which links to the Grand Rounds bike/walk paths circling Mpls. It's a 10 minute drive to downtown Mpls, and easily accessible by multiple highways. I love that my neighborhood is diverse, centrally located, and home to many historic, well-maintained homes.
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All About Minneapolis
Denser and more vertical than its Twin City sister, St. Paul, Minneapolis is a dynamic contemporary city where art and culture rub elbows with parks, prairies, and the Mississippi River. To know Minnesota’s most populated city is to spend time in its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive vibe.
Downtown you'll find major sports stadiums and Nicollet Mall, where the city's major retail shops are decked out in tall glass windows. The 57-story IDS Center Tower overlooks the area and is also home to its own businesses in an urban park setting. Head a block west and you’ll stumble upon the Hennepin Avenue Theater District, home to the theaters that populate downtown with their bright neon signs, welcoming you to a late-night show. For wandering around, make sure to take advantage of the interconnecting Skyways (elevated walkways) to determine where to head first.
Just outside downtown, the North Loop is a former industrial zone now packed with the city’s buzziest restaurants, clothing boutiques, and hip cafes. A stroll over Stone Arch Bridge takes you to St. Anthony West, the oldest neighborhood in Minneapolis, with cobblestone streets lined with brick buildings showcasing upscale restaurants and trendy bars. If you’re craving a patch of green space from which to take in the fresh Minnesota air, Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park lies on the edge of the city and features miles of paths for biking and wandering along the shorelines of five lakes.
How do I get around Minneapolis?
The closest airport to Minneapolis is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), less than 30 minutes away from the center of town. There are a number of ways to reach downtown, including taxis, ride-booking services, and light rail. Light Rail Trains (LRT) run frequently across the Twin Cities from early morning until late night. There are five stops located downtown, and it is an easy walk to many attractions. Alternatively, renting a car at the airport and driving may be the best option if you plan to visit scenic areas outside of Minneapolis. Within the city, you can get to most points of interest on foot or by taking the LRT. You might also consider a bike-sharing service available from April until November.
When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Minneapolis?
With proper planning and lots of clothing layers, Minneapolis is a great year-round destination. Although winter can be brutally cold, it’s an excellent time to ice skate and cross-country ski in local parks or visit one of the many museums. Spring can get a bit soggy, but it is lovely to see the city wake up from its winter slumber. June through August is bursting with energy and festivals, including the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, which draws artists and musicians to the riverfront. The long hours of sunlight will also give you plenty of time to fit in plenty of hiking or swimming. This is the busiest time of the year, so keep that in mind when booking your Minneapolis vacation rental. In the fall, the temperature drops, and the leaves begin to change into brilliant shades of gold and red. This is a great time to visit some of the city’s scenic spots, go apple picking, or even catch a live football game.
What are the top things to do in Minneapolis?
Stone Arch Bridge
Built for the Great Northern Railway in the 1880s, the Stone Arch Bridge is the second-oldest Mississippi River crossing in existence today. With its 23 Romanesque arches, which make it look more like a medieval European bridge than a railroad trestle, this iconic structure is now a pedestrian bridge connecting the historic neighborhood of St. Anthony Main and downtown.
Mill City Museum
Located along the Mississippi River, this museum was built among the ruins of an old 19th-century Minneapolis mill that blew up in 1878. The museum focuses on educating visitors about the mill’s role in the growth of the city. You can also ride the Flour Tower, a narrated freight elevator ride that will take you through the mill’s floors and give you a glimpse of what it was like that fateful day.
The Indoor Skyway
One of the unique things about Minneapolis is its system of interconnecting elevated walkways. Designed to clear up congested sidewalks and create additional retail space, the walkways have the extra benefit of protecting people from the harsh weather. They now also serve as vibrant public areas complete with art installations, cafes, and shops. As you walk through the nine miles of walkways, it sometimes feels as if you're walking in a hidden city within a city.