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What to Do in Minneapolis in Summer 2019

The Minneapolis area is perfect for a summer vacation. If the weather gets too hot, there are plenty of lakes within the city and nearby to cool off in! Temperatures are, on average, in the low 80s with humidity. The summertime is perfect to visit the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Head to Minnehaha Park to see the waterfall or walk through Loring Park in the center of the city. There are many great craft breweries and restaurants in the city, and enjoying them outside is a great way to enjoy the weather. The nice weather is also conducive to a tour of Paisley Park, the former home and studio of the musician Prince, or a tour of his favorite places around the city. At the end of August through Labor Day, be sure to visit the Minnesota State Fair and eat everything fried. In June, check out the Northern Spark! Festival with experimental art and culture on display.

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Along with our diverse selection of up-to-date vehicles you also can choose from our numerous extras to tailor your rent a car in Minneapolis to your needs. We offer great rates on add-ons like GPS and additional driver coverage to help you have an optimal driving experience. You can also take advantage of our child seats that are suitable for babies, toddlers and small children and avoid the hassle of having to bring one along. Our flexible time period rentals also allow you to arrange the rental that best suits your plans. You can rent a car for the day, a weekend, a month or longer.

Traffic Information

There are twelve main roadways in the Twin Cities that can be used to connect to other popular Minnesota destinations. When arriving at the Minneapolis Saint Paul Airport you can take either Interstate 35W and 94 are to head into downtown Minneapolis. Both interstates will connect you to the I-494/694 beltway around the metro area. The main I-35 freeway is split into two routes, I-35W which navigates around Minneapolis and I-35E which cuts through nearby St. Paul. You can stay updated on delays and accidents through the Minnesota 511 app or other traffic apps that can provide alternative routes.

The city streets of Minneapolis are laid out in a grid system and the city is divided into four quadrants: North, South, Northeast and Southeast. Minneapolis also uses a rather unique multi-colored street signs system that formerly indicated the priority of plowing during winter storms. Nowadays they designate certain kinds of streets with blue signs indicating Snow Emergency Routes and dark green signs indicate scenic parkways that ring around the city and the lakes. Rust-colored signs are for streets that primarily run east-west while light green signs are for roads running primarily north-south.

Sightseeing Destinations

Lake Calhoun

Lake Calhoun is the largest lake in Minneapolis and situated along the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, which connects other lakes in the area. Cycle or walk along the trails or head into the water if the weather is right. With three swimming beaches and the chance to canoe, kayak or windsurf a trip to the lake will certainly keep you busy if you like.

Science Museum of Minnesota

Located in Saint Paul along the Mississippi River this fantastic institution includes a massive temporary exhibit gallery, five permanent galleries, and ten acres of outdoor exhibition space. From hands-on areas to its display of a rare complete Triceratops specimen and other dinosaur-related collections the museum will fascinate all ages.

Minneapolis Art Museums

You can see amazing works of art at two world-class institutions, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center. The latter also hosts the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the largest urban sculpture garden in the US, featuring works by iconic artists like Claes Oldenburg, Richard Serra, and Louise Bourgeois.

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