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The Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Minneapolis' nickname is the Mill City. So it's only appropriate that there is a museum on the banks of the Mississippi celebrating the city's milling heritage. The Mill City Museum is a modern building in the ruins of a historical mill celebrating the mills and mill workers who laid the foundations of the city of Minneapolis.

The Bakken Museum of Electricity and Magnetism
The Bakken Museum is a museum and library devoted to electricity and magnetism on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. Interactive exhibits, and excellent guides and volunteers make this a fascinating destination for children and adults.

Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls: A Guide to Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis
Minnehaha Park is 193 acres of parkland where Minnehaha Creek meets the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Minnehaha Park has a famous waterfall, Minnehaha Falls, and sculptures of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. It also has an off-leash dog park, restaurant and picnic area. Find out more about visiting Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis with this guide.

The Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
The Minnesota History Center, a museum, gallery and library is downtown St. Paul, is a fascinating place to visit for locals and tourists to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Museum Adventure Pass: Free Admissions to Museums and Galleries
Libraries across the Twin Cities are offering free admissions to Minneapolis and St. Paul museums and galleries with the "Check Out a Museum" Mueseum Adventure Pass. Here's what you need to do to get your free passes to 20 museums and galleries in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Cathedral of St. Paul
The Cathedral of St. Paul is a magnificent 100-year-old Roman Catholic church in downtown St. Paul. It is an inspiring place to visit and has much to admire. Here's a guide to the history, architecture, and worship at St. Paul's Cathedral.

Fort Snelling: A Profile of Historic Twin Cities Landmark, Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling is an 18th century military fort on the banks of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, between the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here is a guide to the history of Fort Snelling, and information for those who wish to visit the historic Fort.