Twin Cities Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan area in Minnesota, United States
About Twin Cities
The Twin Cities grew in the 1800s from its location at the intersection of two major rivers, the Minnesota and the Mississippi, and rail lines. For a period the point furthest downstream that the Mississippi could be bridged was located in the area, if only due to the fortuitous island placement. Contributing to its growth was St. Anthony Falls, a natural waterfall which provided energy to working grain mills located on theMississippi River. Due to rapid erosion of its limestone underlayment, St Anthony Falls moved upstream until it was set in concrete by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Top Attractions in Twin Cities
Explore the best things to see and do in Twin Cities:
- ★Como Park
- ★Fort Snelling
- ★Gateway Trail
- ★Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
- ★Guthrie Theater
- ★Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- ★Minnesota Zoo
- ★Orpheum Theatre
Twin Cities Travel Guide Sections
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