Dining and Entertainment

The vibrant Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are the entertainment and cultural center of the upper Midwest. This attractive metropolis includes contemporary skylines, historic architecture, acres of parks, and miles of walking and biking paths. From professional sports teams to numerous theaters to countless golf courses, the area has plenty of entertainment choices. The Mall of America's 520+ stores and indoor amusement park are minutes from the airport and 10 miles from the downtown areas.

DINING
*** HRIR Faculty Dining Recommendations ***
Star Tribune Eat + Drink
U of M suggestions
Tip: The Holiday Inn Metrodome runs a complimentary shuttle within a three-mile radius of the hotel (which includes downtown Minneapolis).

THINGS TO DO

Outdoor buffs: Midwest Mountaineering's Annual Outdoor Expo offers numerous presentations on biking, hiking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities right outside of the Carlson School starting at 5:00pm on April 25.

Theater buffs: Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night opens April 25 at the Theater in the Round right across the street from the conference hotel.

VISITOR GUIDES

AOL City Guide
Downtownmpls.com
Arts and Culture
Movie Guide
Theater and Dance
Explore Minnesota
Minneapolis.com
Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine
Minneapolisunwrapped.com
St. Paul Convention & Visitors Bureau
TwinCities.com
Twin Cities Citysearch
Mall of America

WEATHER
Weather Underground

LOCAL NEWS STATIONS
KARE11.com (NBC)
KMSP.com (FOX)
KSTP.com (ABC)
WCCO.com (CBS)