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"A Terrific Town!" a Minneapolis Travel Page by shrimp56

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To travel is to understand -- back from France -- watch for new pages ;)


Real Name: Sally
Lives In: Chicago, US
Member Since: Apr 20, 2001
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A Terrific Town!

by shrimp56 - last update: May 8, 2006

He's Graduated!!!

Minneapolis, Niki and me ;)
Our Macedonian "son" graduated from the Institute of Technology at the "U" in "double E". Electrical Engineering to those of us short on the lingo! It was a wonderful event -- but of course I cried as any "mom" does ;)
This picture summarizes downtown Minneapolis nicely. You see the skyways which link the downtown buildings making it unecessary to go outside in the winter. The reflection in the modern glass building is of the former tallest building in MSP before the IDS building was built, the Foshay Tower.
Beautiful flowers at the Cowles Conservatory & Regis Gardens next to the Walker Art Center.

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Pros:"Civilized, friendly"
Cons:"It's either COLD or the other "state bird" is biting :)"
In A Nutshell:"Great place to live, study, work -- but dress warmly!!!"
shrimp56's Minneapolis Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 13 - Photos: 24
 
Restaurants
Tips: 12 - Photos: 18
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 11 - Photos: 11
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
Tips: 5 - Photos: 6
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
General Tips
Tips: 10 - Photos: 10

shrimp56's Minneapolis Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Frank Gehry -- Weisman Museum: Univ. of MinnesotaFebruary, 2003 8
Lawrence Halprin: Peavy PlazaSeptember, 2003 8
The 'New" Walker Art CenterApril, 2005 8
The IDS Crystal CourtApril, 2005 8

Comments for shrimp56 about Minneapolis
septem Wed Jun 10, 2009 19:20 UTC
 Lovely pages and tips. Juliana
hunterV Sat Mar 4, 2006 20:34 UTC
 What splendid architecture and the landmarks...Everything is so fresh and impressive!
msp_ssa Tue May 31, 2005 07:55 UTC
 Thanks for your money : ) Nice Minneapolis page, I like your take on our city. When we go back to Chicago I will be sure you go through your extensive page.
yooperprof Mon May 30, 2005 05:03 UTC
 I'm looking forward to seeing the new Walker - thanks for the pics and the tip on the cafe!
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