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From metrodomes to megamalls to super sports centers, Minneapolis has it all! Simply put, whatever you’re interested in, the Minneapolis region has it. Whether you’re a dedicated sports fan, an outdoor adventurer, or a shop girl or boy, Central Minnesota possesses what you need to have a fantastic time during you visit to this wonderful state. Kids will have a blast with attractions and events including the Bunker Beach Water Park and the Minnesota State Fair, while parents will appreciate the modern facilities and professional service that can be found at the Minneapolis Airport and the Mercy & Unity Hospital. Best of all, the Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids brings you within a short drive away from all of these special attractions.

Indoor theme and waterpark along with limitless shopping at the Mall of America. With more than 520 retail stores, the Mall of America is the largest shopping mall (based on # of shops) in the entire nation. In addition to wonderful department stores like Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, the Mall of America is home to a myriad of attractive specialty stores such as Teavana, Lucky Brand Jean Co., and The Body Shop. But even more impressive than the list of brands represented within the mall are the other one-of-a-kind attractions that can be found throughout its incredible 4.2 million sq. ft. of space. An aquarium, theme park, LEGO Imagination Center, and NASCAR Silicon motor speedway are just a few of the many things you’ll run into as you trek through the mall’s four zones. And be on the lookout, a Phase II expansion of the property will likely bring a waterpark, ice rink, and IKEA store to this already incredible mall. Visit: www.mallofamerica.com

Enjoy football and baseball action at Minneapolis’ Metrodome. The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota is the proud home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, the MLB’s Minnesota Twins, and the University of Minnesota Gophers football team. Opened in April of 1982, this Teflon-domed stadium is able to hold as many as 64,000 fans for football games and 46,000 fans for baseball games. A number of famous events and games have been held at this prestigious sporting venue including two Minnesota Twin World Series victories, 2 NCAA Final Fours, and Superbowl XXVI. Come experience the awesome atmosphere that so many others before have enjoyed at the Minneapolis Metrodome. Visit: www.msfc.com  [Top]

The Minneapolis, Minnesota Target Center. Home of the NBA’s Timberwolves and the Lynx of the WNBA, the Target Center borders the Hennepin Avenue/Warehouse District near downtown Minneapolis. If you are a fan of basketball, then the Target Center is your destination for the most exciting action in the entire Midwest. The gorgeous 20,000+ capacity arena possesses one of just three parquet floors in the entire NBA, creating a warm, old-fashioned feel for fans, reminiscent of the old Boston Garden. In addition to hosting the area’s biggest basketball games, the Target Center is also the performance place of the most popular music artists and events passing through the Minneapolis area. Visit: www.targetcenter.com

The Xcel Energy Center near the Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids. Proud home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Swarm of the NLL, the Xcel Energy Center is your place for big-league hockey action during your stay in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. Opened in the year 2000, this state-of-the-art arena has a holding capacity of more than 18,000 and, in 2004, was named by ESPN as the best overall sports venue in the entire nation. The outrageously popular Minnesota Wild consistently draw a sell-out crowd to the “X”, making for a raucous atmosphere for guests looking to have a exciting experience during their time in Minnesota. Like the Target Center, the Xcel Energy Center also hosts many traveling music and entertainment performances. Visit: www.xcelenergycenter.com   [Top]

Minneapolis’ Bunker Beach Water Park w/ wave pool. If you’re in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota region in the summer months on family vacation, then do your kids and yourself a favor by making a stop by the Bunker Beach Water Park of Coon Rapids. Besides possessing the state’s largest wave pool, this awesome attraction also includes four waterslides, a sand play-area, and water play structure. For adults, not in the mood to jump into the refreshing water, there are loads of comfortable tanning chairs to lay around and relax on. Other family-friendly features of this attraction include volleyball courts and a picnic area for a full day’s worth of activity. Best of all, parents do not have to worry about their children while they are running around jumping, sliding, and swimming in the water as trained lifeguards are always on duty to ensure their safety. Visit: www.bunkerbeach.com/

Coon Rapids, MN Bunker Hills Golf Course. Approaching its 40th anniversary, this 27-hole golf course is the perfect destination for visitors interested in the game of golf looking for an exciting challenge during their trip to Central Minnesota. The beautifully kept fairways, greens, bunkers, and roughs require each guest of the Bunker Hills Golf Course to utilize all of their clubs for a number of creative and skillful shorts. Three 18-hole round combinations are made possible thanks to the courses unique 27-hole layout; players are encouraged to ask their staff at the pro-shop before embarking on their round, which combination would best fit their interests and ability levels. After guests finish a refreshing round on the highly praised course they are welcomed to meet up with friends and family members for a delicious lunch or dinner at the on-site Seasons’ Restaurant. Visit: http://www.bunkerhillsgolf.com/  [Top]

Anoka County’s Mercy and Unity Hospitals. These two hospitals offer more than just cutting edge technology, facilities, and techniques; they also are homes to some of the most highly-skilled and thoughtful physicians, technicians, nurses, and therapists in the whole country. With thousands of employees working to provide affordable healthcare for all patients, the Mercy and Unity Hospitals will do their best to ensure that you are treated and cared for in a personal and professional manner. So, enjoy your vacation in Minnesota knowing that, whatever happens, the Mercy and Unity Hospitals will be their if anything unfortunate might to occur. Visit: http://www.allina.com/ahs/mercyunity.nsf/

Spectacular events at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Whatever season in which you find yourself in the Minneapolis, Minnesota region, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds will have something going on. For twelve days in the late summer, the fairgrounds are the appropriate home of the Minnesota State Fair, the state’s most attended annual event filled with seemingly endless exhibits, rides, games, contests, performances and more. In 2007, the fair recorded an incredible combined attendance of over 1.6 million people, making it the largest attended state fair in the whole country based on per-day averages. In the winter, however, the grounds are home to a whole different variety of fun as the park is flooded to become a gigantic area of ice for visitors to come skate around and play upon. Visit: http://www.mnstatefair.org/  [Top]

The Minneapolis/ Saint Paul Airport. The MSP Airport is your hub for domestic and international travel in and out of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul region in Minnesota. This stunning airport has been recently renovated and represents 18 separate airlines flying from anywhere as near as Chicago, Illinos and as far away as Tokyo, Japan. For more information regarding the MSP Airport and matters regarding flight times, transportation, security, etc. visit: http://www.mspairport.com

Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, Minnesota. Advertised as “The public course you’d swear was private” the Majestic Oaks Golf Club lives up to this proud moniker by offering golfers of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area with two difficult and finely-groomed 18-hole courses. The club is also capable of hosting a variety of functions and events (including weddings) in its immaculately landscaped outdoor area. The Majestic Oaks Golf Club also possesses a elegantly designed banquet rooms perfect for wedding receptions and parties of all types. Visit: http://www.majesticoaksgolfclub.com  [Top]